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Punta Argentina

Punta Argentina is a site we keep coming back to, and it’s easy to see why it’s a favourite among the local dive operators. It's a proper pinnacle dive, meaning you can circle the whole formation, exploring overhangs and rock crevices as you go. We love the variety here; one minute you’re watching a Bandtail Frogfish blend into a sponge, the next a King Angelfish glides past, its colours popping against the blue. The real draw, though, is the promise of sharks. We’ve often found five to ten white-tip reef sharks snoozing in a pile on the sand bottom, a wonderfully peaceful sight. Look closely in the rocks for the smaller stuff – Barnacle Blennies poking their heads out, or the Granular Frog Shell, a real treat for macro enthusiasts. Keep an eye out for big schools of snapper and grunts, sometimes so dense they dim the light. Depths here max out around 19 metres, so it’s a comfortable dive for most experience levels. Visibility averages about 11 metres, which is decent enough for spotting both the resting sharks and the smaller, more elusive creatures.