Dive-site story
Punta Negra lies along the rugged coastline just northeast of Taganga in the Santa Marta region, flanking the marine boundaries of Tayrona. Submerged granite boulders cascade from the shoreline down to sandy patches, draped in gorgonians, encrusting sponges, and patches of brain coral. Divers navigate along rocky ridges and channels where localized currents push plankton-rich water across the structure.
Extensive boulder slopes with crevices sheltering invertebrates and moray eels
Dense clusters of sea rods, sea fans, and colorful barrel sponges
Schooling grunts and snappers lingering along the granite drop-offs
Location
Use the map to plan with your operator and confirm the exact entry point on the day.
Seasonality
Warmer water and calmer surface seas prevail from late spring through autumn, while winter months bring trade-wind upwelling and pronounced thermoclines.
Marine life
| Species | Likelihood | J | F | M | A | M | J | J | A | S | O | N | D |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Green MorayGymnothorax funebris | Common | ||||||||||||
| French AngelfishPomacanthus paru | Common | ||||||||||||
| Southern StingrayHypanus americanus | Common | ||||||||||||
| Spotted DrumEquetus punctatus | Seasonal | ||||||||||||
| Caribbean Spiny LobsterPanulirus argus | Common |
Marine forecast
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