

Best for intermediate divers, 5-20m, boat entry, mild current.
Bosque Sumergido in Villa La Angostura is a unique freshwater site featuring over 60 preserved cypress trees standing upright on the lake bed. Divers navigate through these trunks and branches, which reach toward the surface. The site is accessible only by boat and is suited for intermediate divers due to the cold water, depth, and overhead environment. Depths range from 5 to 20 metres, with an average of 15 metres. Visibility typically varies between 5 and 15 metres. Given the cold water temperatures and depth, a guide is recommended for all dives. The site is also highly rated for snorkelling.
-40.65500, -71.40500
Access to the submerged forest is exclusively by boat from the dock in Villa Traful with authorized guides.
Reach Villa Traful via 20 kilometers of gravel road from Provincial Route 65, approximately 80 kilometers from Bariloche. Access to the site is by boat.
Expected in this region. No sightings logged here yet.
Depth
5-20m
Visibility
5-15m
Skill Level
Intermediate
Entry
Boat
Boat required
Current
Mild
Typical Dive
40 min
There is no specific data regarding marine life at this site.
No, this site is intended for intermediate divers due to the cold water, depth, and overhead environment of the submerged trees.
The site ranges from 5 to 20 metres in depth, with an average depth of 15 metres.
Access to the site requires a boat.
Yes, the site is rated 5/5 for snorkelling.
Diving at Bosque Sumergido in Villa Traful requires the following certifications: Certified Divers. Always dive within your training limits.
Bosque Sumergido in Villa Traful typically has mild currents that most divers can handle comfortably.
Visibility at Bosque Sumergido in Villa Traful typically ranges from 5 metres to 15 metres. Conditions vary with weather, tides, and seasons.