Dive-site story
Situated off the eastern flanks of Isla Fuerte in Colombia's Caribbean waters, El Cantil del Este features an expansive drop-off reef system covered in large barrel sponges and brain corals. Current often sweeps along the shelf edge, allowing divers to drift past gorgonian fans while keeping an eye out into the blue for passing pelagics.
Deep reef ledge running along the island's eastern drop-off
Frequent sightings of resting nurse sharks under coral overhangs
Occasional schools of jacks and cruising hammerheads out in open water
Location
Use the map to plan with your operator and confirm the exact entry point on the day.
Seasonality
Calmer seas and optimal visibility generally coincide with the early dry months and mid-year window.
Marine life
| Species | Likelihood | J | F | M | A | M | J | J | A | S | O | N | D |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Nurse SharkGinglymostoma cirratum | Common | ||||||||||||
| Scalloped HammerheadSphyrna lewini | Rare | ||||||||||||
| Great BarracudaSphyraena barracuda | Common | ||||||||||||
| Horse-eye JackCaranx latus | Common | ||||||||||||
| Spotted Eagle RayAetobatus narinari | Seasonal |
Marine forecast
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