

Best for advanced divers, 14-45m, shore entry, mild current.
Turtle Rock in Providencia, Colombia, is a diverse marine site featuring a combination of reef, wall, cave, and pinnacle topography. Located 500 metres from the shore, this site is suited for advanced divers due to its depth range of 14 to 45 metres, with an average depth of 30 metres. Divers can expect mild currents and visibility ranging from 25 to 30 metres. Water temperatures remain consistent between 27 and 29 degrees Celsius throughout the year. Species recorded around this area include cushion sea stars, whiptail stingrays, round stingrays, crabs, schoolmaster snapper, sergeants, soldierfish, Sally Lightfoot crabs, Atlantic anemones, symmetrical brain coral, and various snails.
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The top of the rocky structure resembles the head of a turtle.
The site is accessible by boat, located within a 15-minute boat ride from the shore of Providencia.
Recorded at this site
Depth
14-45m
Visibility
25-30m
Skill Level
Advanced
Entry
Shore
Water Temp
27-29°C
Current
Mild
Species recorded around this area include cushion sea stars, whiptail stingrays, round stingrays, crabs, schoolmaster snapper, sergeants, soldierfish, Sally Lightfoot crabs, Atlantic anemones, symmetrical brain coral, and snails.
No, this site is rated for advanced divers due to the depth profile and site topography.
The site ranges from 14 to 45 metres deep, with an average depth of 30 metres.
Turtle Rock is accessed from the shore and is located 500 metres out.
Given the average depth of 30 metres and the advanced skill rating, this site is primarily intended for scuba diving rather than snorkelling.
A rashguard or 2mm shorty is recommended for diving at Turtle Rock in Santa Isabel. Water temperatures range from 27°C to 29°C.
Divers at Turtle Rock in Santa Isabel should be aware of sharks. These encounters are generally rare and avoidable with proper awareness. Follow local safety guidance and maintain a respectful distance from all marine life.
Turtle Rock in Santa Isabel typically has mild currents that most divers can handle comfortably.
Visibility at Turtle Rock in Santa Isabel typically ranges from 25 metres to 30 metres. Conditions vary with weather, tides, and seasons.