Lago Falkner - Puerto Madryn
Lago Falkner, near Puerto Madryn, offers a different kind of dive. Expect cool, fresh water and a unique submerged forest landscape rather than coral. It's a peaceful spot, a good choice for divers looking for something beyond the usual ocean dives or those keen to log some freshwater time. Visibility can vary, but on a good day, the light filters beautifully through the submerged trees.
- Location
- Puerto Madryn, Argentina, South America
- Coordinates
- -40.480904, -71.490440
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
- Isla Lepen - 5-20m (reef)
- Lago Lacar Nonthue
Nearest Dive Centres to Lago Falkner
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