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Board a short boat from Puerto Madryn to Punta Loma Natural Reserve and slip into cold, clear waters to snorkel among playful South American sea lions. No prior experience required—expect a guided, 3–4 hour outing with wetsuits, snacks, and close wildlife encounters.
Board a short boat from Puerto Madryn to Punta Loma Natural Reserve and slip into cold, clear waters to snorkel among playful South American sea lions. No prior experience required—expect a guided, 3–4 hour outing with wetsuits, snacks, and close wildlife encounters.
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Operated by Bucea Hoy - Centro de Buceo · Puerto Madryn, Chubut
The morning light over Puerto Madryn cuts a clean line across the water as the dive center team fits you into a 7mm wetsuit. The harbor smells of diesel and sea salt; gulls wheel and the boat's engine chugs a steady rhythm as you glide out. Thirty minutes later Punta Loma's low cliffs come into view and the colony's calls—serried barks and coughs—announce the real neighbours: South American sea lions weaving through the blue.
moderate.
3–4 hours.
Best for travelers with moderate fitness: ability to climb in/out of a boat and swim or float for short periods.
No formal swimming certification is required; guides stay close and provide flotation support, but basic comfort in the water helps.
A swimsuit or thin thermal layer is best—avoid cotton; bring dry clothes for after the trip.
About one hour in the water, with a 30-minute boat ride out and a roughly 40-minute return trip—total outing ~3–4 hours.
They are wild animals with sharp teeth—never touch or chase them; follow your guide’s protocols to reduce risk.
Yes—snorkel gear and a 7mm wetsuit are included, plus basic safety briefings and flotation aids.
Operators cancel in rough sea conditions; you’ll receive a full refund if you cancel at least 24 hours in advance or the operator cancels due to weather.
Punta Loma has long been a coastal landmark for local fishing communities and now protects key haul-out sites for marine mammals that have used this stretch of coast for generations.
Tours operate with wildlife guidelines to minimize disturbance; visitors should avoid feeding animals and follow buffer-distance rules to protect breeding colonies.
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