

Best for intermediate divers, 5-30m, shore entry, mild current.
El Faro in San Andrés, Colombia, offers a diverse underwater topography featuring a shallow reef, a wall, and a pinnacle. Divers can explore depths ranging from 5 to 30 metres, with an average depth of 15 metres. The site is accessed via a shore entry and is subject to mild currents. Visibility typically spans 15 to 30 metres, allowing for clear navigation of the varied structures. Due to the presence of sharp coral and rocks on the seabed, careful buoyancy control is required. Guided tours are recommended to navigate the transition between the reef, wall, and pinnacle effectively. Boat traffic may be present near the surface.
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Book a guided tour for your first dive here as the transition between the reef, wall, and pinnacle is easy to miss without local knowledge. Watch your fins near the pinnacle base where sharp coral edges are concentrated.
Shore entry.
Recorded at this site
Depth
5-30m
Visibility
15-30m
Skill Level
Intermediate
Entry
Shore
Water Temp
27-29°C
Current
Mild
Typical Dive
50 min
The site is rated for intermediate divers, as the transition between the reef, wall, and pinnacle can be difficult to navigate without local knowledge.
The site ranges from 5 to 30 metres in depth, with an average depth of 15 metres.
El Faro is a shore entry site.
Divers should watch for boat traffic when surfacing, avoid contact with sharp coral and rocks on the seabed, and be prepared for currents that may develop during the dive.
Yes, the site offers air fills, equipment rental, and guided tours.
Diving at El Faro in San Andres requires the following certifications: Open Water, Advanced. Always dive within your training limits.
El Faro in San Andres typically has mild currents that most divers can handle comfortably.
Visibility at El Faro in San Andres typically ranges from 15 metres to 30 metres. Conditions vary with weather, tides, and seasons.