Snorkeling with Sea Lions

Do you ever think about having an incredible adventure interacting with marine mammals?

This is a little description of experience of snorkeling with sea lions. The navigation to the natural reserve of Punta Loma, takes no more than 25 minutes, and near the area of interaction, are start to spot the birds typical of the place and ways of imposing cliffs. As this is an area visited by tourists, the meeting area is located far from the vision of the viewpoints in order not to alter the image that people claim the place.

It is useful before making this experience of this kind do some whale out of water and check to see the difference in behavior on land and at sea. Obviously the way you move is another. Any human presence in the levee or on the beach makes going to sea, but in the water opposite is true.

The group does not exceed 6 persons per trip. NOW You can enjoy the incredible experience of snorkeling with sea lions, is safe, fun and exciting ... Just entered the water, curious and restless “sea wolves” are appearing around the divers.

The slogan is to remain in place, leaving them near naturally so that they impose the conditions of the meeting. Slowly approach and give small bites to suit neoprene or fins. Others stand face to face with the mask and even released a puff of air. The game is harmless and peaceful. We must not fear them because they seem to like the presence of people in their environment and are not aggressive. Given the shallow depth, and existing laws, the time spent in the protected natural area usually lasts about 45 minutes and the presence of wolves is almost constant. When wolves return to the boat with us to get on the boat.

The sea lion (Otaria flavescens) is a species found along the coast of Peninsula Valdes. The males, with his thick mane and his head large measure up to 2.50 meters and 350 kilos though. For use underwater propelled the front wings and rear steering. On land they move with the four. In the reproductive stage kept his harem males and females, as they attain sexual maturity at 4 years, have babies after 12 months of gestation and lambing occurs within days of reaching the beach. Lactation lasts 11 months.

The only prerequisite for this type of adventure is to be a certified diver or have any certification enabling snorkeling, but you got, you can carry with us a short course after an hour and enjoy the experience. It is also important to stay with 24 hours. in advance.

Sumate to this unique opportunity in a few places in the world!