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South America Dive Destinations
South America is a growing tourist destination harboring some of the world’s best dive sites and most diverse marine environments. This exciting continent offers everything from snowy mountain peaks to secluded tropical beaches, a place where you can swim with dolphins and walk with dinosaurs, drink the best wine, coffee, chocolate, steak and viva la fiesta!
You can dive the tropical Caribbean coast from Ecuador and Venezuela, and experience the Amazon rainforest, golden beaches and remote islands along the Brazilian coast. Witness orca’s jumping to catch baby seals from the coast in Argentina, the famous mysteries of Easter Island in Chile and the truly spectacular Galapagos Islands on the Pacific Coast.
South America is as diverse on land as it is under the sea. The people are welcoming & friendly and there is more than enough to keep every dive enthusiast totally enthralled in this magical environment.
Dive Locations in South America
Enjoy the passion of Argentina, famous for its steak and wine, visit glaciers and deserts, mountains and salt flats and witness migrating whales, dolphins, penguins and sea lions.
With almost 8,000km of coastline, lively atmosphere and amazing biodiversity both on land and underwater, Brazil really is the ultimate country of seduction with some fantastic dive sites too!
Experience the high peaks of the Andes, the mysteries of Easter Island and the vast array of marine life visiting Chile's 6,400km coastline whilst scuba diving in natural beauty.
Colombia, the only country in South America with a Pacific and Caribbean coastline, offers excellent diving conditions, plenty of sunshine and spectacular marine life.
Experience the rich variety of Ecuador from high snowy mountain peaks to tropical beaches and the absolutely spectacular world-class diving of the Galapagos Islands.




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