Caribaru - Santa Marta & Tayrona

Caribaru sits off the coast near Santa Marta, offering a straightforward dive for most certification levels. We’ve found decent hard coral formations here, with occasional sightings of snapper and grunts schooling in the shallows. It’s a reliable spot when you’re looking for an easy afternoon dive, particularly good for newer divers building confidence. Visibility averages around 10-15 meters, typical for the area.

Location
Santa Marta & Tayrona, Colombia, South America
Coordinates
10.169305, -75.754684

Marine Protected Area: Area marina Protegida Archipielago Corales del Rosario y San Bernardo

Nearby Dive Sites in Santa Marta & Tayrona

Nearest Dive Centres to Caribaru

Marine Life in Santa Marta & Tayrona

Home to 533 recorded species including 416 reef fish, 38 hard corals, 17 sharks & rays, 13 other, 9 crabs & lobsters, 7 whales & dolphins.

Notable Species