

Best for beginner divers, 9-30m, boat entry, mild current.
Travesia is a reef site located 1500 metres off the Caribbean coast of Santa Marta, Colombia. The reef structure descends from 9 metres to a maximum depth of 30 metres, with an average depth of 19 metres. This site is accessible only by boat and is suitable for beginner divers. Conditions are generally comfortable with mild currents and visibility ranging from 10 to 30 metres. Water temperatures remain warm throughout the year, between 25 and 30 degrees Celsius. Divers should remain alert for boat traffic and use a surface marker buoy. Species recorded around this area include spotted moray, French angelfish, and Brazilian reef octopus.
11.31804, -74.20145
Boat traffic is a real hazard at this site, so always surface with a delayed surface marker buoy and make sure your skipper knows your planned ascent point. Check locally for up-to-date boat hire and facilities before you travel, as there is no nearby town to fall back on.
Accessible by boat across typically calm surface conditions.
Recorded at this site
Depth
9-30m
Visibility
10-30m
Skill Level
Beginner
Entry
Boat
Boat required
Water Temp
25-30°C
Current
Mild
Typical Dive
50 min
Best Time
Aug
Species recorded around this area include spotted moray, French angelfish, Brazilian reef octopus, honeycomb cowfish, wrasses, and Pacific trumpetfish.
Yes, Travesia is suitable for newly certified open water divers, though divers should be mindful of currents and depths.
The reef ranges from 9 metres to 30 metres deep, with an average depth of 19 metres.
Travesia is a boat-only dive site located 1500 metres from the shore.
Hazards include boat traffic and currents. Divers should use a delayed surface marker buoy and remain aware of their surroundings.
Diving at Travesia in Santa Marta requires the following certifications: Open Water. Always dive within your training limits.
A 3mm wetsuit is recommended for diving at Travesia in Santa Marta. Water temperatures range from 25°C to 30°C.
The best months to visit Travesia in Santa Marta are August. Conditions outside these months can still be good but are less predictable.
Travesia in Santa Marta typically has mild currents that most divers can handle comfortably.
Visibility at Travesia in Santa Marta typically ranges from 10 metres to 30 metres. Conditions vary with weather, tides, and seasons.