El Morro de Santa Marta

4.0 (1 review)

Intermediate/Advanced

Rocky islet dive with impressive topography and vibrant corals.

Boat Access
18m Avg Depth
35m Max Depth

About this dive site

This dive site is centered around a prominent rocky islet just off the coast of Santa Marta, marking the entrance to the bay. It features impressive underwater topography with steep walls, rock formations, and slopes covered in a variety of hard and soft corals. Divers can explore different depths, often encountering large schools of fish and enjoying the rich biodiversity of the Colombian Caribbean.

Diving Freediving Snorkeling

Site Ratings

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

Plan Your Visit

wall divecoral reefturtlewide anglevariable currentsdeep dive

Marine Life

French AngelfishQueen AngelfishGreat BarracudaStoplight ParrotfishScrawled FilefishSpotted DrumGorgonian Sea FansBrain CoralTube Sponges

Things to Note

Difficulty:

Intermediate/Advanced

Potential for strong currents and depths exceeding 30 meters.

Hazards:
currentdepthboat traffic
Current Strength:

Variable

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