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Travesia is a coastal reef dive situated just outside the bay of Taganga near Santa Marta. Large granitic boulder formations tumble down into sandy patches, encrusted with encrusting sponges, soft corals, and sea whips. Divers navigate among rock corridors where sheltering invertebrates and reef fish congregate.
Granite boulder formations forming rocky passages and alcoves
Frequent encounters with moray eels tucked into crevices
Gentle reef slope suitable for relaxed navigation
Location
Use the map to plan with your operator and confirm the exact entry point on the day.
Seasonality
Warmer waters and calmer sea conditions dominate the second half of the year, while early-year upwelling brings cooler temperatures.
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 | Seasonal | ||||||||||||
| Caribbean spiny lobsterPanulirus argus | Common | ||||||||||||
| Stoplight parrotfishSparisoma viride | Common |
Marine forecast
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