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1Top Snorkeling and Scuba Diving in Valparaíso
The top 16 dive and snorkel sites in Valparaíso, ranked by diver reviews, with maps and photos. Read the Valparaíso guide
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2Los Jardines
Los Jardines is also known as El Basural, Basural.
IntermediateMax depth 72.2 ftBoat entry
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3El Fraile
Probabably the best dive site of Quintay; advanced divers only. Caves, sea lions... Rada of Quintay
IntermediateMax depth 82 ftBoat entry
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4Bajo Playa Chica
Bajo Playa Chica is also known as Playa Chica, Bajos de Playa Chica.
IntermediateMax depth 75.5 ftBoat entry
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6Bajo el Cerro de la Cruz
Good deep divesite. Shoals of fish, soft coral. You go down by the anchor line on drop right onto the site. It's useful to have a guide though, otherwise you might miss the most interesting part. Bajo el Cerro de la Cruz is also known as El Bajo del Cerro La Cruz, Cerro de la Cruz.
IntermediateMax depth 98.4 ftBoat entry
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7La Catedral
The diver begins with kelps, and going deeper you can find big rock formations with colourful sponges and cold water corals. Papudo. You can rent a boat with the local fishermen. La Catedral is also known as Bajo Los Colores.
IntermediateMax depth 65.6 ftBoat entry
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8La Isla Seca
La Isla Seca is a 0-star rated scuba dive and snorkel destination in Chile, Zapallar which is accessible from shore based on 0 ratings.
IntermediateMax depth 65.6 ftBoat entry
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9La Isla
La Isla is a 0-star rated scuba dive and snorkel destination in Chile, Quintay which is accessible from shore based on 0 ratings.
IntermediateMax depth 82 ftBoat entry
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10Lobera de Curaumilla
Dive in an area that has one of the biggest colony of seals in the region. Boat access after 45min navigation from Quintay where you can find fish boats that ca get you there. Other possibility is a 25 min navigation from Laguna Verde, but i don´t know where you can put your boat into the water from there.
BeginnerMax depth 52.5 ftBoat entry
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11El Pangal
Great Dive at Robinson Crusoe Island From Santiago de Chile take flight to Juan Fernandez. In San Juan Bautista Town Across Bahia Cumberland reach El Pangal. El Pangal is also known as Pangal.
BeginnerMax depth 59.1 ftBoat entry
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12Cantil
Very nice diving with a good marine vegetation and animals.
BeginnerMax depth 59.1 ftBoat entry
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15Remolacador Caupolican
Training point in 80's used be Chilean BT or tactics divers in manoeuvres Access trough San Mateo Beach Or Caleta el Membrillo , Remolacador Caupolican is also known as Caupolican.
BeginnerMax depth 59.1 ftShore or Boat entry
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16Los Molles
It is a place of cold water with excellent visibility and depths of possibility. Sea lions and beautiful species. Simple access, 20 Km from La Ligua Los Molles is also known as Los Molles.
BeginnerMax depth 26.2 ftShore or Boat entry
Top dive shops in Valparaíso
All 11Austral Divers
Book4.8 (99) · Valparaiso
Buddha Divers
Book4.7 (92) · Valparaiso
Buceo Quintay
Book4.7 (92) · Quintay
Orca Diving Center
Book4.6 (45) · Isla de Pascua
Valparaíso diving guide
Ready to check out the best sites in Valparaíso for scuba diving, snorkeling, shore diving, free diving or other ocean activities? Zentacle has 16 dive sites, snorkel spots, beaches, and more. Discover hand-curated maps, along with reviews and photos from nature lovers like you.
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Are there dive shops in Valparaíso?
Zentacle lists 11 dive shops in Valparaíso. The top-rated are Austral Divers (4.8 from 99 reviews) and Buddha Divers (4.7 from 92 reviews).