What level of diving experience is required for Lobera de Curaumilla?

Lobera de Curaumilla is rated intermediate. A PADI Open Water certification or equivalent is the minimum recommended.

What marine life can you see at Lobera de Curaumilla?

At Lobera de Curaumilla, divers commonly encounter: hammerhead sharks, whale sharks, manta rays, sea lions, marine iguanas, schooling jacks.

Where is Lobera de Curaumilla located?

Lobera de Curaumilla is located in Chile, in the Quintay region (coordinates: -33.1000, -71.7442).

Lobera de Curaumilla Diving - Quintay, Chile

DifficultyIntermediate

Description

Lobera de Curaumilla near Quintay is an intermediate dive site at a sea lion colony along the rugged central Chilean coast. Named for the resident colony of South American sea lions, this site offers thrilling encounters as curious juveniles approach divers in the water. The rocky reef around the colony supports dense kelp forests and diverse invertebrate communities nourished by the Humboldt Current. The presence of the sea lions combined with the rich marine ecosystem creates one of the most memorable diving experiences in the Valparaíso region.