

Best for intermediate divers, 2-30m, boat entry, moderate current.
Bahía Granate in Santa Marta, Colombia, offers a diverse underwater experience featuring a reef, a drift, and a dramatic coral wall known as El Cantil that descends to 30 metres. This site is accessible only by boat and is suited for intermediate divers due to moderate currents. Visibility typically ranges between 10 and 20 metres, with water temperatures fluctuating from 25C to 30C throughout the year. Divers should be aware of hazards including jellyfish, sea urchins, sharks, sharp coral, stonefish, and strong currents. Species recorded around this area include various moray eels, angelfish, wrasses, and the Brazilian reef octopus.
11.28550, -74.18520
This site is suitable for divers of all levels including Discovery, Open and advanced.
Reached by boat from Taganga.
Recorded at this site
Depth
Up to 30m
Visibility
10-20m
Skill Level
Intermediate
Entry
Boat
Boat required
Water Temp
25-30°C
Current
Moderate
Typical Dive
50 min
Species recorded around this area include spotted, green, and chain moray eels, queen and French angelfish, wrasses, honeycomb cowfish, and the Brazilian reef octopus.
No, Bahía Granate is rated for intermediate divers due to the presence of moderate currents and the nature of the wall topography.
The site features depths ranging from 2 to 30 metres, including the El Cantil wall section.
Yes, a boat is required to reach this site.
Yes, the site has a snorkel rating of 4 out of 5.
Diving at Bahía Granate in Taganga requires the following certifications: Open Water, Advanced. Always dive within your training limits.
A 3mm wetsuit is recommended for diving at Bahía Granate in Taganga. Water temperatures range from 25°C to 30°C.
Divers at Bahía Granate in Taganga should be aware of jellyfish, stonefish. These encounters are generally rare and avoidable with proper awareness. Follow local safety guidance and maintain a respectful distance from all marine life.
Expect moderate currents at Bahía Granate in Taganga. Good buoyancy control and some drift diving experience is helpful.
Visibility at Bahía Granate in Taganga typically ranges from 10 metres to 20 metres. Conditions vary with weather, tides, and seasons.