South America
From the incredibly rich Sea of Cortez, where some of the most impressive marine animals can be seen to the schools of Silky sharks at Malpelo Island and Whale sharks everywhere! The warm and cold waters mix and a complex system of currents meet in the Galapagos islands where penquins swim with tropical and temperate fish species . . . .
Overview:
Here are the highlights!
- Argentina for Southern Right whales, Magellan penguins, Elephant seals, Sea lionss and Orcas.
- Fernando de Noronha, Brazil, considered the best scuba diving destination in Brazil.
- Chile - Easter Island and Robinson Crusoe Islands.
- Malpelo Island, Columbia - home to a unique shark population.
- Ecuador - the Machalilla National Park.
- Venezuela - Mochima National Park with 36 islands just offshore and over 50 dive sites.
- And the jewel in the crown . . . . the Galapagos, a World Heritage Site where you encounter creatures with no fear of man and some of the rarest species known on the planet . . . .
Great Little Dive shop
Sea Garden - Decameron, South America
Added: 22nd February 2010 by tolo42
We stayed at the Decameron resorts on the island twice and dove with sea garden both times. They do not dissappoint!! They are a well oiled machine. Our first Dive master was very good with everyone on the boat and really searched out some great Macro life for pics.They give...
Fantastic diving school in Taganga
Aquantis Dive Center, Colombia
Added: 6th January 2010 by NikNelberg
On our visit to Taganga we checked out various dive schools and chose Aquantis, which was not the cheapest, but we had the best feeling about. My wife and I undertook the PADI Open Water Course and were delighted that we chose them.
Most schools undertake the first day of training...
Criminally Dangerous - avoid!
Scuba Iguana, Galapagos Islands
Added: 1st July 2009 by Bluecat
A 2-dive day with this firm came close to disaster. The waters around the Galapagos can be rough and currents strong - so for a divemaster to send up an inexperienced diver to the surface ON HER OWN is inexcusable. On the second dive, my wife and I were sent...
Fantastic diving in SAI
Karibik Diver, Colombia
Added: 13th April 2009 by moggiemac
We just returned from San Andres Island (Jan 29-Feb 5 2009) where we spent a terrific week diving with Werner at Karibik Diver.
First off I have to say thanks to Werner for the fantastic experience! I'm a relatively new diver and he encouraged me to take my time and proceed...