This dive site is centered around a prominent rocky islet just off the coast of Santa Marta, marking the entrance to the bay. It features impressive underwater topography with steep walls, rock formations, and slopes covered in a variety of hard and soft corals. Divers can explore different depths, often encountering large schools of fish and enjoying the rich biodiversity of the Colombian Caribbean.
El Morro de Santa Marta
Rocky islet dive with impressive topography and vibrant corals.
Boat Access
18m Avg Depth
35m Max Depth
About this dive site
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Site Ratings
Big Marine Life Good
Macro Marine Life Very Good
Landscape Quality Excellent
Water Visibility Very Good Viz
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Plan Your Visit
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Marine Life
Brain Coral
Hawksbill Turtle
Queen Angelfish
Common Lionfish
Sponge
Spotted Eagle Ray
French Angelfish
Scrawled Filefish
Barracuda
Spotted Drum
Green Moray
Gorgonian
Stoplight Parrotfish
Things to Note
Difficulty:
Intermediate/Advanced
Potential for strong currents and depths exceeding 30 meters.
Hazards:
currentdepthboat traffic
Current Strength:
Variable
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