Papudo

Papudo is a coastal town in Chile's Valparaíso Region along the central Pacific coast. It serves as a gateway for local diving adventures in the area, with a small number of nearby dive centers offering introductory courses, guided shore and boat dives, and gear rental. The coast features typical central Chilean conditions with temperate waters, sandy and rocky substrates, and marine life including common coastal species. As a smaller, less-traveled spot, diving here is best approached with a local guide and up-to-date site information from nearby centers.