Dive-site story
Set high in the Andean mountains of Boyaca, Lake Tota serves as the premier location for high-altitude freshwater diving in Colombia. Divers explore sloping sandy beds and dense underwater weed fields, with introduced trout cruising the cold shallows. High elevation alters decompression profiles significantly, requiring specialized planning and thermal gear.
High-altitude Andean lake diving experience
Dense freshwater weed beds harboring endemic fauna
Expansive white-sand shelves transitioning to deeper silt slopes
Location
Use the map to plan with your operator and confirm the exact entry point on the day.
Seasonality
Drier months generally provide sunnier days and calmer surface conditions.
Marine life
| Species | Likelihood | J | F | M | A | M | J | J | A | S | O | N | D |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Rainbow TroutOncorhynchus mykiss | Common | ||||||||||||
| GuapuchaGrundulus bogotensis | Common | ||||||||||||
| Capitan de la SabanaEremophilus mutisii | Rare |
Marine forecast
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