Santa Marta Suggest edit

Colombia Suggest · AtlÃ¡ntico Suggest

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IntermediateDifficulty

IntermediateRecommended cert

30Max dive depth

30.0 mSite max depth

10.0–30.0 mVisibility

MildCurrent

NoneSurge

45 minAvg dive time

December to AprilBest months

26.0–30.0 °CWater (summer)

24.0–28.0 °CWater (winter)

Overview

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Santa Marta is a popular diving destination located on the Caribbean coast of Colombia. It offers a variety of dive sites, featuring vibrant coral reefs, diverse marine life, and historical shipwrecks.

Dives at Santa Marta typically explore coral gardens, underwater rock formations, and wreck sites. The marine biodiversity includes colorful fish, sea turtles, and occasionally larger pelagic species.

Conditions

Visibility: 10.0–30.0 m Suggest edit
Currents: Mild Suggest edit
Surge: None Suggest edit
Water temp (summer): 26.0–30.0 °C Suggest edit
Water temp (winter): 24.0–28.0 °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 lenses recommended for capturing coral and marine life.

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