Pico del Náufrago

Best months: Jan–Apr

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 - Pico del Náufrago offers some of Santa Marta & Tayrona's richest muck diving. Water ranges 28-30°C, warmest June, July, September.

Best timeJan–Apr

WetsuitA 3mm shorty or thin full wetsuit

Marine lifeBarracuda, Blue Sharks, Dolphins, Eagle Rays and Hammerhead Sharks · 517+ species recorded

Water28-30°C · warmest June, July, September

CharacterMuck dive

StandoutExceptional marine biodiversity

Pico del Náufrago, or Shipwreck Peak, is one of our favourite spots in Tayrona, despite the name suggesting a wreck that isn't really there anymore. What you get instead is a really healthy ridge that starts shallow, around 7 metres, and then slopes down to about 18 metres. We love how the light plays on the coral formations here, especially in the shallower sections. You'll glide past massive brain corals and chunky bottle corals, feeling the gentle surge. We often spot schools of Schoolmasters darting around and the occasional placid Trunkfish minding its own business. Look closely in the nooks and crannies for Chalk Bass and Sponge Cardinalfish – they’re everywhere if you take your time. Visibility averages about 14 metres, which is decent enough to really appreciate the scale of the reef. We'd suggest aiming for a morning dive before the day boats get too busy; it’s a much calmer experience. It's a great dive for anyone comfortable with a gentle current, offering plenty to see whether you’re into macro life or just enjoy a pretty reef swim.