Colombia · Taganga/Santa Marta

Barco Hundido (Taganga)

Also known as: Sunken Ship

Best time to dive

December to April; May to November

What you might see

  • BarracudaPossible
  • Sea turtlePossible

Sightings are seasonal probabilities, not promises - even in peak season nature does its own thing.

Certification & difficulty

Advanced Open Water - advanced conditions (currents/depth); dive within your training.

Snorkelling

Not a snorkel site - no

Safety notes

Moderate current, overhead/penetration environment (entanglement, silt-out risk), depth requires AOWD cert, distance from shore limits quick surface support, possible cold thermocline pockets

Permits & fees

No specific dive permit found; wreck lies outside Tayrona National Park boundary (near El Rodadero) so park entrance fees likely do not apply - VERIFY

Permits and operators change - confirm before booking.

Location

Nearest hub: Taganga

This profile is desk research, compiled from public sources - not a first-hand dive report. Coordinates are approximate.