Barcazas, Bahía de Santa Marta

Shallow artificial reef and wreck dive, great for beginners.

Boat Access
12m Avg Depth
22m Max Depth

About this dive site

This dive site is located near the port of Santa Marta, and it’s a fascinating wreck dive. Years ago, a small ship was intentionally broken up and sunk to create an artificial reef. Diving begins at approximately 2 meters deep, offering an easy entry point for most divers. The area then extends further out to about 6 meters, where you can explore the surrounding reef. Finally, the last portion of the wreck lies between 14 and 16 meters. A round trip is typically made along this route. The difficulty level is considered low, suitable for divers with minimal experience (requiring a basic dive certification). Maximum depth reached during the dive is 18 meters. Visibility can vary.

Diving Freediving Snorkeling

Site Ratings

Big Marine Life Good
Macro Marine Life Very Good
Landscape Quality Excellent
Water Visibility Good Viz
Famousness Well Known

Plan Your Visit

wreckcoral reefbeginner friendlyartificial reefshallowboat dive

Marine Life

JackfishParrotfishSurgeonfishTriggerfishButterflyfishPipefishStonefishAssorted reef fish

Things to Note

Difficulty:

Beginner

Shallow entry at 2 meters and calm conditions make it ideal for new divers.

Hazards:
Boat trafficMarine life
Current Strength:

Mild

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