Rio Futaleufu - Puerto Madryn
The Rio Futaleufu is a freshwater dive site in Puerto Madryn, offering a unique change of pace from the typical ocean dives. Visibility can vary, often depending on recent rainfall, but we’ve seen some interesting aquatic plants and small freshwater fish navigating the currents. It’s a site best suited for divers looking to explore something truly different, or those interested in river diving techniques.
- Location
- Puerto Madryn, Argentina, South America
- Coordinates
- -43.082245, -71.345550
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 Falkner
Nearest Dive Centres to Rio Futaleufu
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