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Barritas de Gairaca

Tayrona National Park, Colombia
★ 3.0 (1 review)
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All levels

Underwater rocky bars teeming with Caribbean reef life.

Boat Access
15m Avg Depth
25m Max Depth

About this dive site

This dive site features a series of underwater rock formations, resembling small bars, that create a varied topography. These structures are covered in sponges and hard and soft corals, providing shelter for a rich diversity of Caribbean reef fish and invertebrates.

Diving Freediving Snorkeling

Site Ratings

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

Plan Your Visit

coral reefbeginner friendlyrock formationmacro photographyturtle

Marine Life

AngelfishParrotfishMoray eelsSpiny lobsterArrow crabsSergeant majorsBrain coralSea fansSponges

Things to Note

Difficulty:

All levels

Typically mild currents and moderate depths suitable for most divers.

Hazards:
boat traffic
Current Strength:

Mild

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