Canal Beagle

Canal Beagle ranks 4th on the list of the best dive sites in Argentina. It is the capital of Tierra del Fuego, Antártida e Islas del Atlántico Sur Province, Argentina, and the southernmost city of the country. Ushuaia is located in a wide bay on the southern coast of Isla Grande de Tierra del Fuego, bounded on the north by the Martial mountain range and on the south by the Beagle Channel.

In addition to being a vacation destination for local and international tourists, Ushuaia is also the key access point to the Southern Ocean, including subantarctic islands such as South Georgia and the South Sandwich Islands and Antarctic islands such as the South Orkney Islands and the South Shetland Islands. Its commercial pier is the major port of departure in the world for tourist and scientific expeditions to the Antarctic Peninsula. There’s also no need to be scared because while the sea lions can be a bit aggressive on land, they are perfectly placid and curious in the ocean. They came right up to our cameras, danced around us, and even brushed up against our bodies. Snorkeling with sea lions in Canal Beagle was something you’ll never forget. It’s also possible to go diving with them, but check what visibility and sea conditions are like before booking this.

Location: Tierra del Fuego, Argentina

Area: 23 km2