Chile

Algarrobo

Algarrobo - photo 1

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Algarrobo is a coastal town in Chile known for access to the central Chilean coastline along the South Pacific. It serves as a gateway for local diving within the Valparaíso Region, with nearby dive centers and sites typically focused on shore and short boat trips. Given its inland latitude and regional setting, diving options are modest and largely linked to the nearby coastline and marine reserves along the central Chilean coast, offering temperate seas, kelp forests, and common coastal species. The town itself isn’t a major dive hub, but it provides practical access for day trips to nearby reefs and wrecks along the central Chilean coast through local centers.

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 Algarrobo

Nearby Dive Sites (1)

Nearby Dive Centers (1)

Nearby cities for scuba diving around Algarrobo

The best time to dive in Algarrobo

The best months to dive in Algarrobo are from January to March and December. Temperatures are confortable (16-17°C), currents are mild and the visibility is at its best.

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

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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