Dive-site story
Located on the edge of Tayrona National Natural Park near Taganga, Punta Aguja features rugged granite boulder formations interspersed with hard corals, sea fans, and sponges. The site drops along a sloping rocky reef where Caribbean fish congregate around crevices and overhangs.
Massive granite boulders providing sheltered swim-throughs and crevices
Regular encounters with green morays and resting southern stingrays
Dense clusters of gorgonian sea fans and brain corals along the reef slope
Location
Use the map to plan with your operator and confirm the exact entry point on the day.
Seasonality
Trade winds create coastal upwelling with cooler water and occasional surface chop early in the year, while mid-to-late year offers warmer water.
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 | ||||||||||||
| Spotted DrumEquetus punctatus | Common | ||||||||||||
| Nurse SharkGinglymostoma cirratum | Rare |
Marine forecast
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