La Pastelería
Protected Area
Los Corales del Rosario y de San Bernardo
Why dive here
With 517+ marine species recorded in the area - including barracuda, blue sharks, dolphins, eagle rays and hammerhead sharks - La Pastelería offers some of Santa Marta & Tayrona's richest wreck diving. Water ranges 28-30°C, warmest June, July, September.
La Pastelería, or "The Bakery," earned its name because the corals here often look like they've been dusted with flour, a fine layer of sediment that settles after a swell. It’s a distinctive look, though we prefer it when the water's clear and the corals really pop. This site is surprisingly good for deeper dives, particularly if you’re doing some training or just want to spend a bit more time at depth. We've regularly found visibility here pushing 20 meters, which is a real treat for the area. The reef itself has some decent structure, with healthy stands of Rose and Golfball Coral. Keep an eye out for the Blackfin Blenny, they're often tucked away in crevices, surveying their patch. We’ve spotted larger Cubera Snapper cruising the edges, a nice change from the usual juvenile fish. Our favourite moments here are often just hovering above a patch of turtlegrass, watching for shy Fringed Filefish or the busy Spotted Goatfish. It’s a quiet, unassuming site, but offers a solid dive for those looking for something beyond the usual Tayrona offerings.
Safety Notes
Wreck site - avoid penetration without wreck diving certification. Watch for sharp metal and entanglement hazards.
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Conditions
Ocean conditions, forecast and tides for La Pastelería
La Pastelería Ocean Conditions
Monthly averages for La Pastelería, sourced from Open-Meteo marine data - nearest station: Open-Meteo marine grid (10.13, -75.71) (11km away)
October Averages
Sea Temperature
30°C
86°F · Range: 29.3–31.1°C
Air Temperature
28°C
82°F
Wind Speed
4.83 m/s
9.4 knots
Atmospheric Pressure
1009.9 hPa
Based on 4 years of monitoring data · Data sources: Open-Meteo marine data
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