

Best for intermediate divers, 20-40m, boat entry, mild current.
El Gran Cañón is a wall dive located 1000 metres offshore in the Islas del Rosario, Colombia. The site features a wall that drops from 20 to 40 metres, with an average depth of 30 metres. Access is by boat only, and the site is suited for intermediate divers who possess solid buoyancy control. Conditions vary, with visibility ranging from 10 to 30 metres and currents typically mild. Divers must remain alert for potential down currents along the wall. Water temperatures remain consistent between 29 and 30 degrees Celsius throughout the year. Due to the depth, divers should monitor their nitrogen levels closely and carry a surface marker buoy for boat pick-ups.
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Watch your depth closely on the wall descent as nitrogen narcosis becomes a genuine concern approaching 40 metres, and carry a surface marker buoy for every boat pick-up. Confirm current facility availability before you travel, as there are no services at the site itself.
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Recorded at this site
Depth
20-40m
Visibility
10-30m
Skill Level
Intermediate
Entry
Boat
Boat required
Water Temp
29-30°C
Current
Mild
Typical Dive
30 min
No, this site is rated for intermediate divers due to its depth and the requirement for solid buoyancy control.
The wall drops from 20 to 40 metres, with an average depth of 30 metres.
This is a boat dive located 1000 metres from the shore; a boat is required to access the site.
Hazards include the significant depth, potential down currents along the wall, nitrogen narcosis, and variable visibility.
This site is a wall dive ranging from 20 to 40 metres deep, making it unsuitable for snorkelling.
Diving at El Gran Cañón in Rincon del Mar requires the following certifications: Open Water. Always dive within your training limits.
A rashguard or 2mm shorty is recommended for diving at El Gran Cañón in Rincon del Mar. Water temperatures range from 29°C to 30°C.
El Gran Cañón in Rincon del Mar typically has mild currents that most divers can handle comfortably.
Visibility at El Gran Cañón in Rincon del Mar typically ranges from 10 metres to 30 metres. Conditions vary with weather, tides, and seasons.