

Best for beginner divers, 5-15m, boat entry, mild current.
Bajos del Tiburon is a shallow reef located 750 metres off the coast of Coquimbo, Chile. The site features a reef structure ranging from 5 to 15 metres in depth, with an average depth of 5 metres. Access is exclusively by boat. Conditions include mild currents and visibility typically between 5 and 10 metres. Water temperatures are cool, ranging from 13 to 16 degrees Celsius, necessitating a 7mm wetsuit with hood, gloves, and boots. The site is suitable for beginner divers, with typical dive times around 45 minutes. Shore-based facilities include parking, toilets, showers, changing rooms, a rinse station, air fills, and boat charter services.
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Water this cold calls for at least a 7mm wetsuit with a hood, gloves, and boots, even in the warmer months. Good facilities at the shore base including showers and changing rooms make post-dive comfort easy to manage.
Reached by a boat ride of under 10 minutes from Punta de Choros.
Expected in this region. No sightings logged here yet.
Depth
5-15m
Visibility
5-10m
Skill Level
Beginner
Entry
Boat
Boat required
Water Temp
13-16°C
Current
Mild
Typical Dive
45 min
Best Time
Jan, Feb, Mar, Apr, Nov, Dec
Yes, the site is suitable for beginner divers due to the shallow depths and mild currents.
The reef sits between 5 and 15 metres deep, with an average depth of 5 metres.
Bajos del Tiburon is a boat dive located 750 metres from the shore.
Sharks have been recorded at this site, and divers should follow standard briefing advice before entering the water.
The shore base provides parking, toilets, showers, changing rooms, a rinse station, air fills, and boat charter services.
Diving at Bajos del Tiburon in Punta de Choros requires the following certifications: Open Water. Always dive within your training limits.
A drysuit recommended is recommended for diving at Bajos del Tiburon in Punta de Choros. Water temperatures range from 13°C to 16°C.
The best months to visit Bajos del Tiburon in Punta de Choros are January, February, March, April, November, and December. Conditions outside these months can still be good but are less predictable.
Bajos del Tiburon in Punta de Choros typically has mild currents that most divers can handle comfortably.
Visibility at Bajos del Tiburon in Punta de Choros typically ranges from 5 metres to 10 metres. Conditions vary with weather, tides, and seasons.