

Best for beginner divers, 1-15m, boat entry, mild current.
Puerto Naito Baru is a reef site located off the Cartagena Coast of Colombia. The site features a reef structure ranging from 1 to 15 metres in depth, with an average depth of 3 metres. Conditions are generally comfortable, with mild currents and visibility reaching 30 metres. Water temperatures remain consistent between 28 and 30 degrees Celsius throughout the year. Access to the site is by boat only. The area is suitable for both snorkellers, who can explore the shallower sections, and open water divers. Facilities including air fills, equipment rental, and guided tours are available locally. Divers should exercise caution regarding sharp coral, rocks, boat traffic, and sharks.
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Air fills, equipment rental, and guided tours are all available, so you can travel light and sort gear on arrival. Book a guided tour if it is your first time here, as a local guide will know which sections of the reef are most productive on any given day.
Boat access is required to reach the dive sites in the Barú Archipelago.
Recorded nearby, within 20km
Depth
Up to 15m
Visibility
30m
Skill Level
Beginner
Entry
Boat
Boat required
Water Temp
28-30°C
Current
Mild
Typical Dive
50 min
Best Time
Year-round
Yes, the site is suitable for beginners due to the mild currents and shallow average depth of 3 metres.
The reef structure ranges from 1 to 15 metres in depth, with an average depth of 3 metres.
No, boat access is required to reach Puerto Naito Baru.
Yes, snorkellers can explore the shallower sections of the reef.
Use caution around sharp coral and rocks, remain observant for sharks, and stay visible at the surface to avoid boat traffic.
Diving at Puerto Naito Baru in Cartagena requires the following certifications: Open Water. Always dive within your training limits.
Yes, equipment rental is available at or near Puerto Naito Baru in Cartagena. Contact local dive operators for specific gear availability and prices.
A rashguard or 2mm shorty is recommended for diving at Puerto Naito Baru in Cartagena. Water temperatures range from 28°C to 30°C.
The best months to visit Puerto Naito Baru in Cartagena are January, February, March, April, May, June, July, August, September, October, November, and December. Conditions outside these months can still be good but are less predictable.
Puerto Naito Baru in Cartagena typically has mild currents that most divers can handle comfortably.
Visibility at Puerto Naito Baru in Cartagena typically ranges from 30 metres to 30 metres. Conditions vary with weather, tides, and seasons.