

Best for intermediate divers, 5-20m, shore entry, moderate current.
Palacio de la Cherna is a shore-entry reef dive located in San Andrés, Colombia. The site features a reef structure ranging from 5 to 20 metres in depth, with an average depth of 12 metres. Divers encounter moderate currents that move along the reef, which can influence visibility between 5 and 25 metres. The water temperature remains consistent between 28 and 30 degrees Celsius throughout the year. Due to the presence of sharp coral and rock structures, precise buoyancy control is necessary to avoid contact. The site is suitable for intermediate divers, with typical dive times lasting approximately 45 minutes.
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Watch your buoyancy control throughout the dive as the reef structure includes sharp coral and rock that can cause cuts on contact. The site is diveable year-round, but check the current direction before entering from shore so you can plan your exit point accordingly.
Fly to San Andres from major Colombian cities like Medellin, Bogota, or Cartagena.
Recorded at this site
Depth
5-20m
Visibility
5-25m
Skill Level
Intermediate
Entry
Shore
Water Temp
28-30°C
Current
Moderate
Typical Dive
45 min
Best Time
Jan, Feb, Mar, Jul, Aug, Dec
Species recorded around this area include nurse sharks, queen angelfish, flying gurnard, spotted scorpionfish, spotted moray, great barracuda, Indian lionfish, whiptail stingray, foureye butterfly fish, wrasses, scrawled filefish, Christmas tree worms, and various parrotfish species.
This site is rated for intermediate divers. Shore entries require careful navigation due to sharp coral and rock structures, and moderate currents are common.
The reef depth ranges from 5 to 20 metres, with an average depth of 12 metres.
Palacio de la Cherna is a shore-entry dive site.
The primary hazards are sharp coral and rock structures. Divers should maintain good buoyancy control to avoid contact and potential injury.
Diving at Palacio de la Cherna 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 Palacio de la Cherna in San Andres. Water temperatures range from 28°C to 30°C.
The best months to visit Palacio de la Cherna in San Andres are January, February, March, July, August, and December. Conditions outside these months can still be good but are less predictable.
Expect moderate currents at Palacio de la Cherna in San Andres. Good buoyancy control and some drift diving experience is helpful.
Visibility at Palacio de la Cherna in San Andres typically ranges from 5 metres to 25 metres. Conditions vary with weather, tides, and seasons.