

Best for beginner divers, 12-40m, boat entry, mild current.
Cantil del Hospital in San Andrés, Colombia, features a combination of reef and wall topography. The site offers depths ranging from 12 to 40 metres, with an average of 18 metres, making it accessible for beginners. Divers experience mild currents and visibility between 10 and 30 metres. Boat access is required to reach this location, situated 4000 metres from shore. Hazards include sharp coral and rock edges, requiring careful buoyancy control, as well as the presence of sharks. Species recorded around this area include nurse sharks, queen angelfish, spotted morays, and various wrasses. Guided tours are recommended to manage depth and navigation along the wall.
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Book a guided tour through the on-site dive shop rather than arriving independently, as boat access is required and guides will keep you to depths appropriate for your certification. Stay well clear of the wall face throughout the dive, since contact with sharp coral or rock edges is the easiest way to pick up a wound at this site.
Fly to San Andres from major Colombian cities. Dive sites are generally easy to reach.
Recorded at this site
Depth
12-40m
Visibility
10-30m
Skill Level
Beginner
Entry
Boat
Boat required
Water Temp
27-29°C
Current
Mild
Typical Dive
45 min
Best Time
Jan, Feb, Mar, Jul, Aug, Dec
Yes, the site is suitable for beginners, though guided tours are recommended to ensure divers remain at depths appropriate for their certification level.
The site ranges from 12 to 40 metres in depth, with an average depth of 18 metres.
Species recorded around this area include nurse sharks, queen angelfish, spotted morays, blue tang, foureye butterfly fish, and various wrasses.
This is a boat dive; boat access is required to reach the site, which is located 4000 metres from shore.
Divers should be aware of sharp coral and rock edges, moderate currents, and the presence of sharks.
Diving at Cantil del Hospital in San Andres requires the following certifications: Open Water. Always dive within your training limits.
A rashguard or 2mm shorty is recommended for diving at Cantil del Hospital in San Andres. Water temperatures range from 27°C to 29°C.
The best months to visit Cantil del Hospital in San Andres are January, February, March, July, August, and December. Conditions outside these months can still be good but are less predictable.
Cantil del Hospital in San Andres typically has mild currents that most divers can handle comfortably.
Visibility at Cantil del Hospital in San Andres typically ranges from 10 metres to 30 metres. Conditions vary with weather, tides, and seasons.