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Explore Colombia
Colombia is a country which lies on the north west coast of South America, its capital city is Bogota. Its coasts border on the North Pacific Ocean and and the Caribbean and there is an exciting array of different kinds of diving experiences to be had here. Columbia is classified as one of the Megadiverse Countries of the world, meaning it is one of the countries harbouring a high density of the world's marine species. Due to this, marine conservation and marine protection are important. Some of the diving locations have a high number of dive centres and dive resorts, but some locations lie offshore or in locations which are only accessible by day trip boats or liveaboards. Some of the spectacles which can be seen here are the third largest coral reef in the world, the chance to see the graceful Humpback whales, to dive among schools of around 500 sharks and more! There are many different types of diving which can be done here which include some exhilarating wreck dives, some thrilling steep walls, a Blue Hole, caves, caverns and more.
Providencia, San Andres and Catalina are three islands which lie in the Caribbean are some of the best diving locations here. Alongside these, some of the main diving destinations include Cartagena, Medellin, Cali and Taganga. Having both the Pacific and the Caribbean coast means many different types of diving which are bound to excite divers of all levels and of all interests.
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A, B
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10% / Service Staff / Tipping is appreciated but not mandatory.
Currency
COP
Dial Code
+57
Electricity
110V / 60Hz
Time
UTC-5
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Courses and Events
Dive Centers
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Top Wildlife Sightings in Colombia
Being classified as one of the Megadiverse Countries in the world, the density of marine life is incredibly high here, and that is definitely something divers will notice here. The reefs are made up of an impressive collection of corals, around 85 species, with an array Sea Sponges, including some magnificent Barrel Sponges, large, majestic Gorgonians, Hard Corals, Soft Corals, Sea Fans, Anemones, Algae and Seagrass also being in the forefront. There are over 200 species of fish which inhabit these waters. Some of these smaller reef fish include Angelfish, Surgeonfish, Parrot Fish, Puffer Fish, Butterfly Fish, Trevally, with other species such as Moray Eels, different species of Rays and Octopus also often making an appearance. Other fish include Tuna, Snappers, Barracuda, large Groupers and Jacks. Of course, the main spectacle here, which is also what attracts many divers here, is the sharks. The species spotted here include Hammerhead Sharks, Silky Sharks, Whale Sharks, Nurse Sharks, and more. There is also the chance to spot Humpback Whales at Gorgona Island.
Wildlife Sightings are Based on User Generated Content
The image shown is a representative illustration and does not depict every individual animal in this category.
Total number of species: 200
Alamy-WaterFrame
Moray Eel
415 Sightings
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22
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19
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36
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51
M
11
J
53
J
43
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37
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20
O
53
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50
D
20
The image shown is a representative illustration and does not depict every individual animal in this category.
Total number of species: 27
iStock-Global_Pics
Barracuda
225 Sightings
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14
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2
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6
A
45
M
7
J
18
J
20
A
17
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19
O
28
N
23
D
26
The image shown is a representative illustration and does not depict every individual animal in this category.
Total number of species: 600
iStock/ultramarinfoto
Wrasse
139 Sightings
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13
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3
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0
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3
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4
J
27
J
32
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3
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5
O
11
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24
D
14
The image shown is a representative illustration and does not depict every individual animal in this category.
Total number of species: 300
Alamy/Reinhard Dirscherl
Octopus
85 Sightings
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4
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0
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0
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7
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1
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21
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3
A
11
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1
O
20
N
10
D
7
The image shown is a representative illustration and does not depict every individual animal in this category.
Total number of species: 100
iStock-burnsboxco
Parrotfish
949 Sightings
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48
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4
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61
A
132
M
47
J
128
J
119
A
71
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51
O
114
N
85
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89
The image shown is a representative illustration and does not depict every individual animal in this category.
Total number of species: 85
iStock-mirecca
Surgeonfish
917 Sightings
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51
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12
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67
A
113
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42
J
114
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117
A
59
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55
O
113
N
78
D
96
The image shown is a representative illustration and does not depict every individual animal in this category.
Total number of species: 90
Shutterstock-Rich Carey
Angelfish
915 Sightings
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54
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28
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76
A
112
M
46
J
138
J
105
A
54
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45
O
98
N
80
D
79
The image shown is a representative illustration and does not depict every individual animal in this category.
Total number of species: 130
Shutterstock_Krzysztof Odziomek
Butterfly Fish
828 Sightings
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42
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12
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64
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84
M
47
J
131
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106
A
46
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43
O
106
N
68
D
79
The image shown is a representative illustration and does not depict every individual animal in this category.
Total number of species: 12
iStock/cinoby
Lionfish
727 Sightings
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23
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10
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53
A
112
M
39
J
100
J
77
A
54
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41
O
84
N
53
D
81
The image shown is a representative illustration and does not depict every individual animal in this category.
Total number of species: 350
Alamy-Andre Seal
Damselfish
559 Sightings
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37
F
1
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44
A
46
M
34
J
85
J
75
A
27
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20
O
82
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51
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57
