Dive-site story
Rising prominently at the entrance to the bay of Santa Marta, this rocky islet features submerged boulders, gradual slopes, and vertical rock faces encrusted with sponges and hard corals. The topography creates sheltered recesses where macro critters hide, while open-water sides attract passing pelagics and schooling fish.
Rugged rocky topography with swim-throughs and crevices formed by large granite boulders
Frequent encounters with moray eels and octopuses tucked into rock shelters
Short boat access directly from the Santa Marta marina and nearby dive centers
Location
Use the map to plan with your operator and confirm the exact entry point on the day.
Seasonality
Warmer waters and generally calmer seas occur during the middle of the year, whereas seasonal upwelling brings cooler temperatures and stronger winds early in the year.
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 | ||||||||||||
| Common OctopusOctopus vulgaris | Common | ||||||||||||
| Southern StingrayHypanus americanus | Seasonal | ||||||||||||
| Horse-eye JackCaranx latus | Common |
Marine forecast
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