Salidero - Santa Marta & Tayrona

Salidero offers a straightforward dive in the Santa Marta area. You'll find a series of rocky outcrops and small gorgonian fields, with a good chance of spotting crabs and schooling grunts tucked into crevices. It’s a decent option for newer divers looking for a relaxed experience without strong currents. We often use it as a second dive after something deeper, a chance to slow down and really look around.

Location
Santa Marta & Tayrona, Colombia, South America
Coordinates
11.310169, -74.192890

Marine Protected Area: Tayrona

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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.

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