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El Falucho
Quintay wreck with intact structure and fish-rich algae edges.
Scuba DivingBoatBeginner
Wreck
Local operator required
Local dive boats from Quintay are the normal way to reach the wreck and handle bay timing.
Boat access from Quintay, simple wreck routing, and a bay that rewards calmer mornings with clearer water.
About El Falucho
El Falucho is Quintay's shallow wreck dive, with a complete wreck frame on sand and huiro beds around the structure. Divers work the wreck as an open, straightforward route rather than an overhead swim-through, so the site reads as a clean scenic circuit with life tucked into the structure. Boat access from Quintay is the normal plan, and calmer mornings usually give the clearest look.
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Research Estimate At El Falucho
Conservative baseline from public research. No community dives logged yet.
VisibilityVisibility: 15m
AccessSimple entry
Aquatic LifeGreat variety
FacilitiesGood facilities
CurrentNo current
SurgeLight surge
Where Is El Falucho?
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El Falucho Planning Details
Depth range, seasonality, and planning context.
Reported Depth
15m - 16m
Depth Note
The wreck sits on sand at about 15m, and directory listings put the site around 16m at most.
Best Season
Year-round, with calmer mornings usually giving the clearest read on the wreck.
Typical Conditions
Shallow wreck on sand with huiro around the frame; the main variables are visibility, swell, and boat timing.
Safety & Access At El Falucho
Hazards, restrictions, and access requirements.
Key Hazards
Boat trafficLow visibility
Safety Notes
Use a local Quintay operator, watch the boat window, and keep buoyancy tight around the structure because the water can cloud over quickly.
Access Restrictions
Boat access from Quintay is the normal route, so plan it with a local operator rather than as a casual walk-in dive.
Legal Notes
Follow Quintay harbor and heritage-area rules, and stay inside the access plan set by the operator.
Local Intel For El Falucho
Community notes to help plan your visit.
Scuba
A straightforward boat wreck dive with an open circuit around the frame and enough fish life in the structure to keep the route interesting.
Freedive
Not a practical freedive target; the wreck is better planned as a scuba dive with guide support.
Snorkel
Not a snorkel site; the wreck sits below ordinary surface viewing.
El Falucho Dive Conditions Planner
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Exposure Profile at El Falucho
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Wildlife at El Falucho
Species commonly reported at this site, with direct links into their wildlife guides.
Recent Logged Visits At El Falucho
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Dive Spot Log Averages At El Falucho
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Conditions
Avg. Visibility15m
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El Falucho Guide - Frequently Asked Questions
Planning answers for access, conditions, timing, and site logistics.
El Falucho Guide - Sources and Updates
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Research Sources
chile.travel · Official
Official tourism page that calls out wreck diving in Quintay near Valparaiso.
diveadvisor.com · Directory
Dive directory listing for El Falucho with wreck classification, boat access, and visibility range.
www.austerra.org · Independent
Independent article describing Quintay as a protected bay with algal forests and the main local dive points.
www.latercera.com · Independent
Local press feature describing El Falucho as a well-known Quintay dive with a shallow wreck profile.
www.mega.cl · Independent
Recent TV feature showing the wreck, the marine life in and around it, and the shallow profile.
www.monumentos.gob.cl · Official
Official heritage page describing Quintay as a rich marine management area with underwater cultural remains.
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