Dive-site story
Bonito Gordo is a popular dive site situated within the sheltered coastal waters of Tayrona National Natural Park near Taganga. Divers descend along a sloping rocky seabed characterized by large granite boulders, brain corals, and sea fans that gradually blend into sandy patches. The site serves as a consistent location for spotting benthic critters hiding in rocky crevices alongside Caribbean reef fish.
Submerged granite boulders encrusted with sponges, gorgonians, and brain corals
Rocky overhangs sheltering moray eels, spiny lobsters, and sleeping nurse sharks
Sandy patches where southern stingrays and flounder often camouflage
Location
Use the map to plan with your operator and confirm the exact entry point on the day.
Seasonality
Trade winds from December through April induce coastal upwelling that brings cooler water with improved visibility, while the mid-year months offer warmer sea temperatures.
Marine life
| Species | Likelihood | J | F | M | A | M | J | J | A | S | O | N | D |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Green Moray EelGymnothorax funebris | Common | ||||||||||||
| French AngelfishPomacanthus paru | Common | ||||||||||||
| Southern StingrayHypanus americanus | Common | ||||||||||||
| Nurse SharkGinglymostoma cirratum | Seasonal | ||||||||||||
| Caribbean Spiny LobsterPanulirus argus | Common |
Marine forecast
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