Scuba Diving in Colombia: Best Spots & Tips

Colombia offers warm Caribbean water, coral reefs and even wreck dives. Here are the best places to scuba dive.

Best diving spots

• San Andrés & Providencia: part of a UNESCO biosphere reserve with a famous barrier reef and the "sea of seven colors." Great visibility and marine life.
• Taganga & Santa Marta: Colombia's budget-friendly diving hub and a popular place to get certified.
• Rosario Islands (from Cartagena): coral reefs close to the city, good for beginners.
• Capurganá (Darién, Caribbean): remote, pristine and uncrowded.

For beginners

• Many dive centers offer PADI courses and "discover scuba" intro dives.
• Taganga is one of the cheapest places in the world to get certified.

Tips

• Dive with certified, reputable operators and check their equipment and safety standards.
• The Caribbean is best in the drier months for visibility.
• Bring your certification card and logbook if you have them.

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