Colombia · Cartagena offshore (deep)
Galeon San Jose
Also known as: Holy Grail wreck
Best time to dive
Season varies - confirm locally
Certification & difficulty
Open Water
Snorkelling
Not a snorkel site - No
Safety notes
Illegal to dive or salvage without government authorization; site guarded, extreme depth (~600m) far beyond recreational/technical diving limits
Permits & fees
No dive permits issued to public or commercial operators; protected archaeological zone under Colombian state control, unauthorized diving/salvage prohibited by law
Permits and operators change - confirm before booking.
Location
Nearest hub: Cartagena
This profile is desk research, compiled from public sources - not a first-hand dive report. Coordinates are approximate.