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Isla de Lobos

Punta del Este, Maldonado, Uruguay

UNVERIFIED profile for guided recreational diving in the protected waters around Isla de Lobos off Punta del Este. Current operator and destination sources support boat-access diving, while Uruguay's environment ministry establishes the protected marine setting and depths to about 30 m. The displayed position is deliberately approximate and never a waypoint.

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WaterMarine
AccessGuided boat dive through a qualified local operator; protected-area rules, weather and operator approval apply.
ExperienceOpen Water or higher with recent cold-water and boat-diving comfort; the operator may require Advanced, current or low-visibility experience for the selected plan.
Maximum depthProtected surroundings reach about 30 m; recreational depth depends on the operator plan, certification and conditions.
Best seasonThe best-established local operating season is December–March; any other date requires direct operator confirmation.
VisibilityVariable; weather, swell and Río de la Plata–South Atlantic water masses can reduce clarity.

Aquatic life at this dive site

What divers may encounter

Three reviewed connections are featured here. Sightings vary by season, conditions, and chance, so they are never guaranteed.

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Aquatic life research in progress

NBM is reviewing a likely local species for this position.

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Aquatic life research in progress

NBM is reviewing a likely local species for this position.

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Aquatic life research in progress

NBM is reviewing a likely local species for this position.

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Photographs

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Dive videos

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Published reference location

Location map

The marker shows the public coordinates associated with this profile. Confirm current access, moorings, and departure details before the dive.
Published reference coordinates-35.02500, -54.88500
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Recent field observations

Diver-reported temperatures

Automatically checked observations from dives during the past 14 days. Three reports are visible at a time; scroll for more.
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A report that passes the automatic checks will appear here with the dive date, diver’s display name, and temperatures at each depth.

Reports are automatically checked for plausible dates, depths, and temperatures. They are observations, not forecasts; confirm conditions before diving.

Diver field observation

Report temperatures

Reports publish automatically when the date, depths, and temperatures pass the checks. You must be signed in to submit.

Depth readings

Why divers know this place

Highlights

Rocky mussel reefs, sea lions and other temperate South Atlantic marine life in Uruguay's first fully oceanic protected area.

Dive-area module

Area coverage

This profile represents a preserve, sanctuary, park, or regional dive area rather than one underwater site. The sourced inventory below links to the named sites documented within its boundaries.

Before you arrive

Access notes

Book a guided Punta del Este departure. Landing and wildlife access are restricted, and the operator must confirm the authorized dive zone, permits, current protected-area rules, sea state, diver credentials and emergency plan. No entry, mooring, wreck position or route is represented.

Plan within your training

Conditions and hazards

Cold water, swell, current, changing visibility, boat traffic, rocky shallows and close wildlife. Do not touch, chase or crowd marine mammals. Follow all protected-area and operator restrictions; local recompression and remote-response limitations must be considered.

At the site

Facilities and support

Punta del Este operators advertise guided trips and equipment rental. Confirm oxygen, marine communications, gas, exposure protection, pickup procedures and evacuation capability before departure.

Independent resource notice

This record is a starting point for independent verification. Access, closures, moorings, weather, currents, depth, visibility, operator availability, and site conditions can change without notice. Confirm current information with the responsible operator, property owner, managing authority, or another qualified local source before planning or attempting a dive.