Playa Brava in Santa Marta offers a diverse underwater experience combining reef, wall, and drift diving. The site features a shallow reef starting at 5 metres that descends to a wall reaching 30 metres, with an average depth of 12 metres. Visibility typically ranges from 10 to 30 metres, and water temperatures remain between 25 and 30 degrees Celsius. Access is by boat, and divers should be prepared for moderate currents. Hazards include the presence of jellyfish and strong currents. Divers are advised to wear a long-sleeved rash guard for protection and to monitor their position closely throughout the dive.

Las 3 Piedras is a reef site located off the Caribbean coast of Santa Marta, Colombia. Suitable for beginner divers, the site features depths ranging from 12 to 18 metres with an average of 15 metres. The reef is accessed by boat, and divers should be aware of mild currents and boat traffic. Water temperatures remain warm, between 26 and 30 degrees Celsius. Species recorded around this area include spotted moray, queen angelfish, spotted scorpionfish, chain moray, green moray, Brazilian reef octopus, Indian lionfish, French angelfish, rock beauty, smooth trunkfish, snake eel, Pacific trumpetfish, wrasses, and honeycomb cowfish. Divers should use an SMB during ascent and avoid contact with sea urchins or rock crevices.

El Torin is a reef and wall dive site located off the coast of Santa Marta, Colombia. The site features a vertical wall structure that descends from 12 metres to a maximum depth of 40 metres, with an average depth of 18 metres. Access to this location is by boat only. Divers should be prepared for mild currents and be aware of potential boat traffic in the area. Due to the depth profile and site conditions, this location is suitable for advanced divers. Water temperatures at the site range from 25C to 29C throughout the year.

Salidero is a reef drift dive located off the Caribbean coast near Santa Marta. The site features depths ranging from 8 to 14 metres, with an average of 11 metres. Divers experience visibility between 10 and 30 metres. The defining characteristic of this site is a strong current, which requires careful planning for entry and exit. Due to the drift conditions, boat access is required. Divers should exercise caution regarding sharp metal structures and debris present at the site to avoid entanglement. This location is best suited for intermediate divers capable of managing drift conditions and maintaining precise buoyancy control.

Pescera Tayrona is a marine site located off the Caribbean coast of Santa Marta, Colombia. This location features a combination of reef and drop-off topography, with an average depth of 20 metres. Divers access the site by boat, which is required due to its distance of 5000 metres from the shore. Conditions include moderate currents and visibility ranging from 10 to 30 metres. Water temperatures typically range between 26 and 30 degrees Celsius, though seasonal upwelling can lower temperatures to 21 degrees Celsius between December and February. Hazards include lionfish, sharp coral, and strong currents. Divers should exercise caution when navigating swim-throughs and cave structures to avoid contact with the reef.

El Cantil is a wall, reef, and drift dive located off the Caribbean coast of Santa Marta, Colombia. The site features a drop-off extending from the shallows to a depth of 35 metres. Divers should expect moderate currents that can accelerate at depth, requiring solid buoyancy control and current-reading skills. Access is strictly by boat. Water temperatures remain between 25C and 29C throughout the year. Due to the depth and potential for currents, this site is suited for intermediate divers. Always confirm current conditions and boat traffic patterns with your local operator before entry.

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.

Black Jungle is a deep reef and wall site located 5000 metres off the coast of Santa Marta. The topography features a significant drop-off, with depths ranging from 18 to 70 metres and an average depth of 30 metres. Due to the depth and potential for strong currents, this site is reserved for advanced divers and is well-suited for rebreather diving. Access is by boat only, with typical dives lasting 45 minutes. Visibility at the site ranges from 10 to 30 metres, and water temperatures fluctuate between 23C and 27C throughout the year.