El Salidero

Best time to dive

December to April; May to November

What you might see

• BarracudaLikely
• Eagle rayPossible
• Grey reef sharkPossible
• Sea turtleLikely

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

Snorkel-friendly - yes, shallower reef sections near the entry beach suit snorkelers

Safety notes

moderate-strong currents on the outer wall, boat traffic in the bay, fire coral/urchins on rock sections

Permits & fees

site sits inside PNN Tayrona; park entrance fee applies for land access (2026: foreigners ~81,000 COP low season / ~96,500 COP high season; Colombians/Andean community 25+ ~36,500-43,000 COP) - dive boats departing Taganga typically handle marine-zone permissions via the operator, no separate widely-advertised per-dive marine fee found; park closes to visitors twice yearly for ~15 days (dates vary) - VERIFY exact current diving-specific fee

Permits and operators change - confirm before booking.

Location

Nearest hub: Taganga