

El Bosque Sumergido in Villa La Angostura offers a unique freshwater diving experience defined by its submerged forest. Divers explore drowned trees standing upright on the lake floor, creating a distinct underwater topography. The site ranges from 30 to 50 metres in depth, requiring advanced skills for the deeper sections, though shallower areas are accessible. Visibility is generally high, reaching up to 30 metres, though it can fluctuate down to 8 metres. Access is by boat, and the lack of current allows for controlled descents. Divers should prepare for cold water temperatures throughout the year and maintain strong buoyancy control to manage depth.
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Check locally for current boat operator schedules and equipment hire, as facilities in freshwater Patagonian lake sites can be limited and seasonal operators vary. Buoyancy control is worth practising before you go, since the clear water makes depth creep easy to miss.
the lake is located in the province of Neuquen, Argentina
No known hazards
Expected in this region. No sightings logged here yet.
Depth
30-50m
Visibility
30m
Entry
Boat
Current
None
This site is a freshwater environment, and the primary attraction is the submerged forest structure itself rather than specific marine species.
While shallower portions of the forest are accessible to newer divers, the site reaches depths of 30 to 50 metres, which requires advanced diving experience.
The submerged forest structures are located at depths between 30 and 50 metres.
Access to El Bosque Sumergido is by boat.
Divers should expect cold water temperatures throughout the year. Visibility is typically 30 metres but can be variable and drop to 8 metres.