Waikiki is a shallow reef site located 200 metres from the shore near Santa Marta. This rocky islet and reef area features depths ranging from 1 to 5 metres, with an average depth of 3 metres. Accessible only by boat, the site offers a sheltered environment suitable for beginners. Visibility typically fluctuates between 5 and 15 metres. Water temperatures remain warm throughout the year, ranging from 26C to 30C. Divers and snorkellers should be aware of potential hazards, including boat traffic in the area, the presence of jellyfish, and sharp coral formations. The site is well-suited for snorkelling, providing a shallow environment for observing the local marine habitat.

Parque Tairona in Santa Marta offers a diverse underwater environment featuring reefs, drop-offs, and wrecks. Located 50 metres from shore, this site requires boat access and is suited for intermediate divers. Depths range from 2 to 40 metres, with an average of 12 metres. Visibility typically spans 10 to 30 metres, though conditions vary with moderate currents and occasional surf. Water temperatures generally range between 25C and 29C, though they may drop to 21C during the windy season from December to April. Hazards include jellyfish, sea urchins, sharp coral, stonefish, and strong currents. Species recorded around this area include various moray eels, angelfish, wrasses, and the Brazilian reef octopus.

Bonito Gordo is a reef wall located off the coast of Santa Marta, Colombia. The site features a significant depth profile, dropping from 8 metres to 40 metres with an average depth of 18 metres. Divers should be prepared for moderate currents and variable visibility ranging between 10 and 20 metres. The topography consists of rock formations and sharp coral, requiring careful buoyancy control. Access is exclusively by boat, and the site is suited for advanced divers due to the depth and current conditions. Species recorded around this area include spotted moray, queen angelfish, spotted scorpionfish, French angelfish, Indian lionfish, Brazilian reef octopus, green moray, chain moray, chupare stingray, rock beauty, Pacific trumpetfish, honeycomb cowfish, wrasses, and longsnout butterflyfish.

La Vigia is a Caribbean reef site located off the coast of Santa Marta, Colombia. The reef structure begins at a depth of 5 metres and slopes down to 22 metres, with an average depth of 12 metres. This site is suitable for beginners, offering mild currents and visibility ranging from 15 to 30 metres. Access is by boat only, situated 15 kilometres from the shore. Water temperatures remain between 26 and 30 degrees Celsius throughout the year. Night diving is permitted at this location. Divers should exercise caution regarding sharp coral and boat traffic, ensuring a delayed surface marker buoy is used upon ascent.

Bahía Chengue is a solitary bay located within Tayrona, accessible primarily by boat. The site is characterised by its protected mangrove ecosystem and calm water conditions, making it a suitable location for beginners. Water temperatures at this site range from 26C to 30C throughout the year. As a sheltered bay, it is frequently visited by private sailboats. The area offers a quiet environment for snorkelling, with the calm conditions providing a stable experience for those new to the activity.

Punta Vigia is a reef site located off the Caribbean coast of Santa Marta, Colombia. Accessible only by boat, the site features a varied topography ranging from 5 to 30 metres in depth, with an average depth of 10 metres. Divers experience mild currents and visibility between 5 and 20 metres. The water temperature remains warm throughout the year, fluctuating between 25 and 30 degrees Celsius. While the site is suitable for beginners, divers should exercise caution to avoid contact with sharp coral. Species recorded around this area include spotted moray, green moray, chain moray, Indian lionfish, Brazilian reef octopus, French angelfish, rock beauty, queen angelfish, spotted scorpionfish, chupare stingray, wrasses, honeycomb cowfish, Pacific trumpetfish, and snake eel.

Bombita is a reef site located 1000 metres offshore from Santa Marta, Colombia. Accessible only by boat, this site is suitable for beginners and typically features mild currents. Divers should remain aware of boat traffic in the area. Water temperatures are warm, ranging from 26C to 30C, though the site is subject to potential fluctuations in temperature and water composition. Species recorded around this area include spotted moray, green moray, chain moray, spotted scorpionfish, queen angelfish, French angelfish, rock beauty, Brazilian reef octopus, Pacific trumpetfish, smooth trunkfish, snake eel, wrasses, honeycomb cowfish, and Indian lionfish.

Moto is a reef site located 2000m off the coast of Santa Marta, Colombia, offering an accessible environment for beginner divers. The reef structure extends from 8m to 25m, with an average depth of 15m, allowing divers to choose their preferred depth. Visibility typically ranges between 10m and 30m, though it can be variable. Access is by boat only. Divers should be prepared for moderate currents and active boat traffic in the area. Night diving is permitted at this location. As facilities are not confirmed on-site, divers must arrive fully equipped with all necessary gear and full tanks.