Chile

Quintay

Quintay is a coastal town in central Chile, located in Valparaíso Region along the Pacific coast. It is not a major diving hub, and nearby dive centers are limited in number. The town itself offers access to beaches and marine scenery, but dive sites and training facilities are sparse within immediate reach. Divers visiting Quintay typically base themselves elsewhere in the Valparaíso area or head to nearby coastal centers for dives. If you're local to the area, you can explore nearshore conditions and coastal habitats from the shore or with a short boat transfer, but there are no well-known dive sites directly in Quintay.

Essential information for traveling in Chile

About Chile

Sea
Caribbean Sea and South Pacific Ocean
Timezone
America/Santiago
Languages
ES
Demonym
Chilean
Phone prefix
+56

Practicalities

Currency
CLP
Voltage
220
Plug type
Type C, Type F, Type L
Airports
SCL CCP VAP PMC PUQ

Diving specifics

Temperature
°C
Depth units
meters
Pressure
bar
Regulators
DIN Yoke (INT)

Dive sites and dive centers around Quintay

Nearby Dive Centers (1)

Nearby cities for scuba diving around Quintay

The best time to dive in Quintay

The best months to dive in Quintay are from January to March and December. Temperatures are confortable (17-18°C), currents are mild and the visibility is at its best.

Excellent Good Fair Mitigated
01 - Jan.
18 °C 17 °C 9/10
02 - Feb.
18 °C 16 °C 9/10
03 - Mar.
17 °C 16 °C 9/10
04 - Apr.
15 °C 13 °C 9/10
05 - May
14 °C 13 °C 7/10
06 - Jun.
11 °C 12 °C 7/10
07 - Jul.
13 °C 12 °C 8/10
08 - Aug.
13 °C 13 °C 7/10
09 - Sept.
13 °C 13 °C 8/10
10 - Oct.
14 °C 13 °C 9/10
11 - Nov.
16 °C 14 °C 9/10
12 - Dec.
18 °C 16 °C 9/10

Based on last year's weather. Scores compare months for this destination only and are indicative. A mitigated month may still suit many divers.

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