Isla Lepen - Puerto Madryn
Isla Lepen, just off Puerto Madryn, offers a straightforward dive through kelp forests. We’ve found the real draw here is the chance to spot Patagonian or Southern Sea Lions up close, often interacting playfully. The visibility can be variable, but when it’s good, the light filtering through the kelp is quite something. It's a solid choice for those keen on a unique wildlife encounter rather than intricate reef structures.
- Location
- Puerto Madryn, Argentina, South America
- Coordinates
- -38.938610, -71.301670
- Type
- reef
- Maximum Depth
- 5-20m
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 Alto del Perú (reef)
- Banco Chiguao (reef)
- El bosque submergido
- Lago Falkner
- Lago Lacar Nonthue
Nearest Dive Centres to Isla Lepen
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