

Best for advanced divers, 12-120m, boat entry, mild current.
Trampa Tortuga is a reef and wall site in San Andrés, Colombia, characterised by a drop-off that descends from the reef crest to depths of 120 metres. The site is suited for advanced divers, with an average depth of 45 metres. Divers experience mild currents, though surge can develop along the vertical face. Visibility typically ranges between 15 and 30 metres. Access is by boat only to avoid surf and shore break. Species recorded around this area include nurse sharks, great barracuda, spotted moray eels, and various angelfish. Due to the depth and potential for currents, divers should carry a surface marker buoy and monitor their depth closely.
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Deploy your delayed surface marker buoy early during ascent as the current can carry you 100 metres from your expected pickup point.
Boat access is required for this site.
Recorded at this site
Depth
12-120m
Visibility
15-30m
Skill Level
Advanced
Entry
Boat
Boat required
Water Temp
24-27°C
Current
Mild
Typical Dive
50 min
Best Time
May
Species recorded around this area include nurse sharks, great barracuda, spotted moray eels, French angelfish, Queen angelfish, and various wrasses.
No, this site is intended for advanced divers due to the significant depth range and potential for currents and surge.
The site ranges from 12 to 120 metres, with an average depth of 45 metres.
This is a boat-only dive site. Boat entry is required to avoid surf and shore break.
No, this site is designed for diving, with an average depth of 45 metres and a wall that drops well beyond recreational snorkelling limits.
Diving at Trampa Tortuga in San Andres requires the following certifications: Open Water, Advanced, Nitrox, Deep. Always dive within your training limits.
A 3mm wetsuit is recommended for diving at Trampa Tortuga in San Andres. Water temperatures range from 24°C to 27°C.
The best months to visit Trampa Tortuga in San Andres are May. Conditions outside these months can still be good but are less predictable.
Trampa Tortuga in San Andres typically has mild currents that most divers can handle comfortably.
Visibility at Trampa Tortuga in San Andres typically ranges from 15 metres to 30 metres. Conditions vary with weather, tides, and seasons.