Banco Alto del Perú - Puerto Madryn
Banco Alto del Perú, near Puerto Madryn, presents a deep reef dive. We’ve found it’s best suited for experienced divers comfortable with colder water and potentially strong currents. Look for various cold-water species, though visibility can be temperamental depending on the season. It’s a good option for those exploring the less-dived temperate waters of South America.
- Location
- Puerto Madryn, Argentina, South America
- Coordinates
- -41.719166, -73.778050
- Type
- reef
Nearby Dive Sites in Puerto Madryn
- Ardilla
- Arrecife Los Destecados (reef)
- 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 Chiguao (reef)
- El bosque submergido
- Isla Lepen - 5-20m (reef)
- Lago Falkner
- Lago Lacar Nonthue
Nearest Dive Centres to Banco Alto del Perú
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