Palomo - Santa Marta & Tayrona

Sabolan Besar is a nice, easy dive, usually paired with its smaller neighbour. It's a relaxed spot, maxing out at 16 metres, making it perfect for check-out dives or if you're getting back in the water after a break. We often see honeycomb stingrays cruising the sandy patches, and there's usually a good number of crocodile fish and cuttlefish blending into the bottom. Keep an eye out for the smaller stuff too, like the glass shrimps and nudibranchs tucked away amongst the seagrass beds. Visibility averages about 15 metres, which is plenty to enjoy the slower pace.

Location
Santa Marta & Tayrona, Colombia, South America
Coordinates
9.792100, -75.661900
Type
reef
Maximum Depth
5-15m

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