Providencia

Pristine Caribbean reef diving known for healthy shark populations.

Boat Access
18m Avg Depth
40m Max Depth

About this dive site

This dive site is located on Providencia, an island within the Archipelago of San Andrés, Providencia and Santa Catalina in the Colombian Caribbean Sea. The area is part of Old Providence National Natural Park and offers excellent conditions for water activities and diving enthusiasts. Divers can encounter sharks, a notable feature of this location. Access to Providencia involves reaching San Andrés Island first – either by flying (approximately 15 minutes) or taking a boat journey (around 3 hours).

Diving Freediving Snorkeling

Site Ratings

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

Plan Your Visit

sharkturtlecoral reefwall divewide anglebeginner friendly

Marine Life

SharksSea TurtlesSpeckled Eagle RayRaysMoray eelLobsterOctopusCrabStarfishCoralsParrotfishAngelfish

Things to Note

Difficulty:

All levels

Offers diverse topography with shallow reefs for beginners and deeper walls (40m) for advanced divers.

Hazards:
depthmarine lifeboat traffic
Current Strength:

Mild

Diving Conditions

Water Temperature Now: 30.0°C

Wind

Tide

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