Dive-site story
Located along the rugged coastline of Tayrona National Natural Park, Chengue sits inside a protected bay flanked by dry forest and rocky headlands. Underwater, the topography transitions from boulder-strewn shallows to a gently sloping seafloor blanketed in hard coral colonies, sea whips, and brain corals. Calm conditions inside the inlet make it a favored spot for navigation training and macro photography, while rocky promontories attract schools of reef fish.
Extensive brain and boulder coral formations interspersed with white sand channels
Sheltered bay topography providing relaxed diving conditions out of heavy swell
Frequent sightings of moray eels, seahorses, and reef squid along the coral margins
Location
Use the map to plan with your operator and confirm the exact entry point on the day.
Seasonality
Warmer water and lower winds prevail from late spring through autumn, while winter trade winds bring coastal upwelling and cooler water temperatures.
Marine life
| Species | Likelihood | J | F | M | A | M | J | J | A | S | O | N | D |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| French AngelfishPomacanthus paru | Common | ||||||||||||
| Green Moray EelGymnothorax funebris | Common | ||||||||||||
| Caribbean Spiny LobsterPanulirus argus | Common | ||||||||||||
| Longsnout SeahorseHippocampus reidi | Seasonal | ||||||||||||
| Yellowtail SnapperOcyurus chrysurus | Common | ||||||||||||
| Southern StingrayHypanus americanus | Common |
Marine forecast
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