Scuba diving at the San Matías Gulf
Delve into the pleasure of watching the diversity of life under water.
Do you like scuba diving? Las Grutas is an oasis for you. Warm, crystal-clear waters. Reefs and natural parks that will showcase the mysteries of underwater life before your eyes. Plunge in and discover the show of algae, the colors of starfish, the movement of bristle worms. Indulge in the pleasure of swimming following the tracks of little octopuses and soles, of white breams and Argentine sea bass, of salmons and neotropical silversides, of cabrilla sea bass and red porgies.
In Las Grutas underwater park, snorkeling and sport diving await you, with different degrees of difficulty. Longing for an underwater baptism? Access a shallow platform, populated by most of the marine Patagonian species. Are you an experienced diver? Take part in special tours, explore a sunken ship, and find challenges to cater for your hunger for adventure. Enjoy natural and man-made reefs. Dive into the warmest waters in Patagonia.
Geographic location: Las Grutas, San Matías Gulf, province of Río Negro.
How to get there: By land, via Ruta Nacional 3. By plane, arriving at Gobernador Edgardo Castello Airport in the city of Viedma, which is 193 km away from Las Grutas, the closest to this town.
Altitude: 20 meters above sea level. Climate: Cold and dry.
Recommended length of stay: 4 to 6 days.
What to do: scuba diving, bird watching, enjoying the beach.
Tips: During the spring and summer months (September to March), the underwater attractions are more intense, as it is the time when algae start blooming and different sea animal species mate and breed.