Advice on Diving in Argentina

... the main scuba diving destinations. Peninsula Valdes is a thriving UNESCO World Heritage Site and a mecca for nature lovers. During June to December, southern right whales descend upon this area and visitors can watch from shore or admire them underwater. Elephant seals start calving in October, and at the same time on shore, up to 500,000 Magellanic penguins arrive to nest and breed. Another highlight is sea lions calving from December to January; however, this activity also attracts orcas from March, who 'beach' to catch the sea lion pups. A dramatic sight not for the faint hearted. The ci...