Operator page with the boat ride, small groups, Discover Scuba Diving option, and reserve rules.
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Protected sea-lion reserve off Puerto Madryn
Protected sea-lion reserve off Puerto Madryn
A local operator manages reserve rules, timing, and the sea-lion encounter.
Loberia Punta Loma is a boat-accessed protected reserve off Puerto Madryn, best known for its sea lion colony, rocky coast, and close wildlife encounters.
Site Conditions
Safety Notes
Keep a steady pace in cold water, respect the reserve distance rules, and never touch or feed the sea lions.
Access Restrictions
Boat access only; reserve rules limit time in the water and require a 50 m approach distance with no touching or feeding.
Legal Notes
Follow ranger instructions and stay behind the buoy line; the reserve is protected and interaction is regulated.
Community notes to help plan your visit.
Scuba Diving
Certified divers and Discover Scuba Diving both fit the shallow sea-lion encounter, with instructor supervision throughout.
Species commonly reported at this site, with direct links into their wildlife guides.
Conservative baseline from public research. No community dives logged yet.
Last Updated
Research Sources
Operator page with the boat ride, small groups, Discover Scuba Diving option, and reserve rules.
Independent dive directory with depth, visibility, current, access, and reserve-rule details.
Official tourism excursion page for Punta Loma and the sea-lion reserve.

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Puerto Madryn shore dive with rocky restinga and clear water.