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.

Punta Granate is a reef site located off the Caribbean coast of Santa Marta, Colombia. The topography features a reef that slopes from 18 to 30 metres, with an average depth of 20 metres. Divers can expect mild currents and visibility ranging between 10 and 20 metres. Access is strictly by boat, and the site is suited for intermediate divers. Water temperatures remain warm throughout the year, fluctuating between 25C and 30C. Due to the risk of boat traffic, divers must deploy a surface marker buoy well before ascending and maintain visibility throughout the safety stop. Divers should arrive fully self-sufficient as no facilities are confirmed at this location.

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.

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.

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.

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.

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.