What level of diving experience is required for Ventanas del Canelo?

Ventanas del Canelo is rated beginner with depths of ≤ 12 m. A PADI Open Water certification or equivalent is the minimum recommended.

What marine life can you see at Ventanas del Canelo?

At Ventanas del Canelo, divers commonly encounter: hammerhead sharks, whale sharks, manta rays, sea lions, marine iguanas, schooling jacks.

Where is Ventanas del Canelo located?

Ventanas del Canelo is located in Chile, in the Chile region (coordinates: -33.3651, -71.6882).

Ventanas del Canelo Diving - Chile, Chile

Ventanas del Canelo (Windows of the Canelo) is a beginner-friendly dive to 12 meters near Algarrobo on Chile's central coast. The site features natural rock windows and openings that create picturesque swim-throughs filled with filtered Pacific light. These formations shelter anemones, sea stars, and small crustaceans, while schools of fish gather in the natural window frames. The shallow depth, moderate conditions, and photogenic rock architecture make this an excellent site for new divers and underwater photography enthusiasts exploring central Chile.