What level of diving experience is required for Bajo Playa Chica?

Bajo Playa Chica is rated advanced. A PADI Open Water certification or equivalent is the minimum recommended, with PADI Advanced Open Water strongly recommended for this site.

What marine life can you see at Bajo Playa Chica?

At Bajo Playa Chica, divers commonly encounter: hammerhead sharks, whale sharks, manta rays, sea lions, marine iguanas, schooling jacks.

Where is Bajo Playa Chica located?

Bajo Playa Chica is located in Chile, in the Quintay region (coordinates: -33.2115, -71.7040).

Bajo Playa Chica Diving - Quintay, Chile

Bajo Playa Chica in Quintay, central Chile is an advanced dive site featuring a submerged rocky reef near the former whaling station. The reef system supports rich marine biodiversity fueled by the cold Humboldt Current, with dense populations of sea urchins, abalones, and kelp crab among towering kelp forests. Schools of Peruvian grunt and other Pacific species patrol the reef edges. Strong surge and current conditions require advanced skills, but the site's productivity and proximity to Santiago make it a favorite among experienced Chilean divers.