Big Channel Suggest edit

Colombia Suggest · Archipelago of San AndrÃ©s, Providencia and Santa Catalin Suggest

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IntermediateDifficulty

IntermediateRecommended cert

30Max dive depth

30.0 mSite max depth

15.0–30.0 mVisibility

MildCurrent

ModerateSurge

50 minAvg dive time

December to AprilBest months

27.0–30.0 °CWater (summer)

25.0–28.0 °CWater (winter)

Overview

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Big Channel is a popular dive site located in the Caribbean waters off San Andres, known for its vibrant marine life and stunning coral formations. The site features a channel that provides a unique underwater landscape, attracting divers of various skill levels.

Divers can expect to explore a variety of coral reefs and marine species, with opportunities for both shallow and deeper dives. The channel offers a mix of sandy bottoms and coral structures, making it an interesting site for underwater photography and marine observation.

Conditions

Visibility: 15.0–30.0 m Suggest edit
Currents: Mild Suggest edit
Surge: Moderate Suggest edit
Water temp (summer): 27.0–30.0 °C Suggest edit
Water temp (winter): 25.0–28.0 °C Suggest edit

Logistics

Entry: Boat Suggest edit
Permits required: No Suggest edit
Bottom types:
sand coral rock Suggest edit

Photo tips

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Wide-angle for coral formations, macro for small marine life.

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