Arrecife Los Destecados - Puerto Madryn
Arrecife Los Destecados offers a chance to explore a natural reef structure off Puerto Madryn. While not a riot of colour, we often find a good mix of smaller fish here, like hake, and sometimes even the occasional Patagonian octopus tucked into a crevice. It's a decent spot for a relaxed dive, particularly if you appreciate the subtler beauty of temperate water ecosystems. We'd suggest it for divers looking for a straightforward, easygoing exploration.
- Location
- Puerto Madryn, Argentina, South America
- Coordinates
- -43.583610, -73.041664
- Type
- reef
Nearby Dive Sites in Puerto Madryn
- Ardilla
- Bajo Abreojo (reef)
- Bajo Aitui (reef)
- Bajo Blanco (reef)
- Bajo Blas (reef)
- Bajo Chagua (reef)
- Bajo Chalinao (reef)
- Bajo Chaulinec (reef)
- Bajos de Lami (reef)
- Banco Alto del Perú (reef)
- Banco Chiguao (reef)
- El bosque submergido
- Isla Lepen - 5-20m (reef)
- Lago Falkner
- Lago Lacar Nonthue
Nearest Dive Centres to Arrecife Los Destecados
Marine Life in Puerto Madryn
Home to 3 recorded species including 2 reef fish, 1 clams & mussels.
Notable Species
- Inanga (Galaxias maculatus) - Reef Fish
- Rainbow Trout (Oncorhynchus mykiss) - Reef Fish
- Blue mussel (Mytilus edulis) - Clams & Mussels