MagiColor - Santa Marta & Tayrona

Papatura Point offers a pleasant shore dive experience, great for an easy afternoon. We found the reef stretched out nicely, a long, sloping affair from about 5 meters down to a maximum of 17 meters. It's often a good spot to drift, as the bi-directional currents, dictated by the tide, will give you a gentle push. While not the most dramatic reef in the Solomons, you’ll likely spot large fan corals and those deep purple vase sponges clinging to the reef. Keep an eye on the seagrass beds, particularly if you’re hoping to find turtles with their usual batfish escorts. Visibility averages around 10 meters, but it can drop quite a bit after heavy rain, so pick your day.

Location
Santa Marta & Tayrona, Colombia, South America
Coordinates
9.769700, -75.766400
Type
reef

Marine Protected Area: Los Corales del Rosario y de San Bernardo

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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