Colombia · Gorgona

El Horno

Best time to dive

December to March; July to October

What you might see

  • Grey reef sharkLikely
  • Whale sharkLikely

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

Certification & difficulty

Season varies - confirm locally

Snorkelling

Not a snorkel site

Safety notes

general park hazards - currents, remoteness, nearest medical/chamber support far away

Permits & fees

PNN Gorgona park entrance: ~32,000 COP (Colombian/CAN resident 25+), ~19,500 COP (resident 6-25), ~77,500 COP (foreign non-resident); vessel/boat entry fee 249,000-623,000 COP by size; min. 4-day advance reservation required, mandatory arrival briefing

Permits and operators change - confirm before booking.

Location

Nearest hub: Guapi

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