Scuba diving locations in Uruguay:

• Gorritti Island is visible off the coast of Punta del Este.
• Isla de Lobos is located about eight miles off of the coast,and is the site of a reserve for sea lions.

When to scuba dive in Uruguay:

Local standards for gear:

The best scuba diving spots in Uruguay:

• The Calpean Star was a Steel Hulled British Steamer which, in March 1960, suffered rudder damage, followed by a boiler room explosion. It was abandoned, and intentionally scuttled in 1965. It is a beautiful wreck dive with lots of marine life. You can also see its masts surfacing from the water as you approach.
• Cantera Riachuelo is around 20 m at deepest and access to the dive site is by shore.
• Punta Ballena has a maximum diving depth of around 12 metres, with an average visibility of 10 to 20 metres and access by shore. Don't forget to keep your eye out for‘lucky stones’.
• Nelson’s favorite ship, the HMS Agamemnon, a 64 gun Naval vessel, is located in Maldonado Bay.

The best spots to snorkel in Uruguay:

Fun scuba facts:

Country data:

Administrative details

• Currency: Uruguayan peso (UYU)
• Population: is about 3,500,000 (2009)
• Time Zone: UYT (GMT-3), Summer UYST (GMT-2)
• Main languages spoken: Spanish ## Diveable overseas territories:

Uruguayan diving federations:

Local diving laws and regulations (and PADI-equivalent certifications):

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