

Best for beginner divers, 11m, boat entry, moderate current.
El Horno is a reef dive site located 40 kilometres from the shore of Gorgona Island, Colombia. This site is accessible only by boat and is suitable for beginner divers. The average depth is 11 metres. Divers should be prepared for moderate currents and potential hazards including sharks and strong currents. Visibility at the site generally ranges between 15 and 30 metres. Water temperatures typically fluctuate between 25 and 28 degrees Celsius, though conditions vary with potential temperature drops to between 11 and 14 degrees Celsius recorded between January and March, alongside thermoclines around 24 degrees Celsius.
3.00360, -78.16330
Divers are often mesmerized listening to the songs of humpback whales beneath the surface.
Access is by boat transfers taking 1.5-2 hours from mainland ports like Buenaventura.
Recorded at this site
Depth
11m
Visibility
15-30m
Skill Level
Beginner
Entry
Boat
Boat required
Water Temp
25-28°C
Current
Moderate
Best Time
Jan, Feb, Mar, Apr, Nov, Dec
Yes, the site is suitable for beginner divers.
The average depth at this site is 11 metres.
El Horno requires boat access as it is located 40 kilometres from the shore.
Divers should be aware of strong currents and the presence of sharks.
Water temperatures generally range from 25 to 28 degrees Celsius, though temperatures can drop to between 11 and 14 degrees Celsius from January to March.
Diving at El Horno in Buenaventura requires the following certifications: Open Water. Always dive within your training limits.
A 3mm wetsuit is recommended for diving at El Horno in Buenaventura. Water temperatures range from 25°C to 28°C.
The best months to visit El Horno in Buenaventura are January, February, March, April, November, and December. Conditions outside these months can still be good but are less predictable.