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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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    If you're having trouble deciding which specialty programs are the best choice for you, join SSI's Advanced Open Water Diver program! This program allows you to try a variety of specialties before enrolling in full specialty programs. It's an excellent opportunity to experience what advanced dive training is all about and discover how valuable it can be in your underwater adventures. During the Advanced Open Water Diver program, you will try 5 different specialties. For each specialty you choose, you'll do a full briefing with your SSI Instructor and then conduct an open water training dive. In this specialty-focused tryout program, you'll have total freedom to explore. This program will allow you to take full specialty programs at any time and credit your Advanced Open Water Diver training during enrollment.

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    Dive Centers

    REDFROG DIVE CENTER

    REDFROG DIVE CENTER

    km 1.8 Vía, El Tablazo - Rionegro, cerca a las torres de aproximación del Aeropuerto, 54048 Rionegro, Colombia
    MACARONESIAN DIVERS

    MACARONESIAN DIVERS

    Avenida Colon n°6, planta baja, puertas 2 y 4, 38109 Radazul, IC - Spain
    Felipe Diving Shop

    Felipe Diving Shop

    Sector Aguadulce, 880020 Providencia Isla, Colombia
    Isla Fuerte Ecolodge & Diving Center – Narval, Juan Carlos Tobón Trujillo

    Isla Fuerte Ecolodge & Diving Center – Narval, Juan Carlos Tobón Trujillo

    Ensenada del Bajo, Puerto Limón, Isla Fuerte, 130027 Cartagena de indias, Bolívar, Colombia

    Ankla Azul

    Carrera 2, Main town, 276038 Bahia Solano-Choco, Colombia

    Centro de Buceo Rincon del Mar

    Rincón del Mar, Sector la Punta, 707010 San Onofre, Colombia

    Reef Shepherd Dive Center

    Calle 14 # 1-02, A70001 Taganga, Santa Marta, Magdalen, Colombia

    Dive Sites

    Isla Fuerte Ecolodge & Diving Center – Narval, 130027 Cartagena de indias, Bolívar
    El Planchón <span class="text-color-primary text-sm"> (★4.7)</span>

    El Planchón (★4.7)

    Depth: 10 meters, 30 feet. The wreck is 30 meters long, 12 meters deep and protrudes 2 meters from the bottom. Its structure has been colonized by countless organisms and its interior serves as a refuge for fish and sharks.
    Isla Fuerte Ecolodge & Diving Center – Narval, 130027 Cartagena de indias, Bolívar
    Burbujas <span class="text-color-primary text-sm"> (★4.7)</span>

    Burbujas (★4.7)

    Depth 18 to 30 meters (60 to 100 feet) Located 10 kilometers northeast of Isla Fuerte Burbujas is the first of the three far shelf reefs we dive. It is an underwater mud volcano that rises from 120 meters depth reaching with its small crater up to 18 meters.
    Centro de Buceo Rincon del Mar, 707010 Rincon (San Onofre), Sucre
    MagiColor <span class="text-color-primary text-sm"> (★4.8)</span>

    MagiColor (★4.8)

    One of the most beautiful places in the area is a small reef in the middle of a large portion of area, which makes the fauna is concentrated in the sector.
    Felipe G. (#3190478)
    Malpelo <span class="text-color-primary text-sm"> (★4.7)</span>

    Malpelo (★4.7)

    Malpelo is an oceanic island located in the Pacific Ocean area that belongs to the Republic of Colombia. It is part of the department of Valle del Cauca, belonging to the jurisdiction of the special district of Buenaventura. Only accessible with special permission and by Liveaboard.

    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 approx.: 200

    Alamy-WaterFrame
    Moray Eel

    Moray Eel
    422 Sightings
    J
    22
    F
    19
    M
    37
    A
    52
    M
    16
    J
    53
    J
    43
    A
    37
    S
    20
    O
    53
    N
    50
    D
    20

    The image shown is a representative illustration and does not depict every individual animal in this category.

    Total number of species approx.: 27

    iStock-Global_Pics
    Barracuda

    Barracuda
    227 Sightings
    J
    14
    F
    2
    M
    6
    A
    47
    M
    7
    J
    18
    J
    20
    A
    17
    S
    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 approx.: 600

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    Wrasse

    Wrasse
    139 Sightings
    J
    13
    F
    3
    M
    0
    A
    3
    M
    4
    J
    27
    J
    32
    A
    3
    S
    5
    O
    11
    N
    24
    D
    14

    The image shown is a representative illustration and does not depict every individual animal in this category.

    Total number of species approx.: 300

    Alamy/Reinhard Dirscherl
    Octopus

    Octopus
    90 Sightings
    J
    4
    F
    0
    M
    0
    A
    12
    M
    1
    J
    21
    J
    3
    A
    11
    S
    1
    O
    20
    N
    10
    D
    7
    Alamy-Christian Zappel
    Scalloped Hammerhead

    Scalloped Hammerhead
    66 Sightings
    J
    17
    F
    14
    M
    0
    A
    3
    M
    30
    J
    0
    J
    0
    A
    1
    S
    0
    O
    0
    N
    1
    D
    0

    The image shown is a representative illustration and does not depict every individual animal in this category.

    Total number of species approx.: 25

    iStock/Juliosanjuan
    Eagle Ray

    Eagle Ray
    30 Sightings
    J
    1
    F
    10
    M
    0
    A
    2
    M
    15
    J
    0
    J
    0
    A
    0
    S
    0
    O
    0
    N
    1
    D
    1

    The image shown is a representative illustration and does not depict every individual animal in this category.

    Total number of species approx.: 100

    iStock-burnsboxco
    Parrotfish

    Parrotfish
    966 Sightings
    J
    48
    F
    4
    M
    65
    A
    140
    M
    52
    J
    128
    J
    119
    A
    71
    S
    51
    O
    114
    N
    85
    D
    89

    The image shown is a representative illustration and does not depict every individual animal in this category.

    Total number of species approx.: 85

    iStock-mirecca
    Surgeonfish

    Surgeonfish
    930 Sightings
    J
    51
    F
    12
    M
    70
    A
    119
    M
    46
    J
    114
    J
    117
    A
    59
    S
    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 approx.: 90

    Shutterstock-Rich Carey
    Angelfish

    Angelfish
    927 Sightings
    J
    54
    F
    28
    M
    81
    A
    119
    M
    46
    J
    138
    J
    105
    A
    54
    S
    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 approx.: 130

    Shutterstock_Krzysztof Odziomek
    Butterfly Fish

    Butterfly Fish
    839 Sightings
    J
    42
    F
    12
    M
    68
    A
    88
    M
    50
    J
    131
    J
    106
    A
    46
    S
    43
    O
    106
    N
    68
    D
    79
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    The image shown is a representative illustration and does not depict every individual animal in this category.

    Total number of species approx.: 12

    iStock/cinoby
    Lionfish

    Lionfish
    736 Sightings
    J
    23
    F
    10
    M
    56
    A
    118
    M
    39
    J
    100
    J
    77
    A
    54
    S
    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 approx.: 350

    Alamy-Andre Seal
    Damselfish

    Damselfish
    568 Sightings
    J
    37
    F
    1
    M
    49
    A
    48
    M
    36
    J
    85
    J
    75
    A
    27
    S
    20
    O
    82
    N
    51
    D
    57

    The image shown is a representative illustration and does not depict every individual animal in this category.

    Total number of species approx.: 60

    iStock-Global_Pics
    Squirrelfish

    Squirrelfish
    493 Sightings
    J
    12
    F
    9
    M
    39
    A
    51
    M
    32
    J
    51
    J
    58
    A
    25
    S
    30
    O
    78
    N
    55
    D
    53

    The image shown is a representative illustration and does not depict every individual animal in this category.

    Total number of species approx.: 110

    iStock-Rainer von Brandis
    Snapper

    Snapper
    472 Sightings
    J
    41
    F
    5
    M
    33
    A
    58
    M
    24
    J
    57
    J
    52
    A
    30
    S
    14
    O
    70
    N
    29
    D
    59

    The image shown is a representative illustration and does not depict every individual animal in this category.

    Total number of species approx.: 60

    iStock-Global_Pics
    Soldierfish

    Soldierfish
    441 Sightings
    J
    38
    F
    14
    M
    46
    A
    44
    M
    22
    J
    61
    J
    35
    A
    11
    S
    41
    O
    43
    N
    46
    D
    40

    The image shown is a representative illustration and does not depict every individual animal in this category.

    Total number of species approx.: 130

    AdobeStock-JirinaVFR
    Pufferfish

    Pufferfish
    373 Sightings
    J
    4
    F
    9
    M
    29
    A
    59
    M
    20
    J
    43
    J
    54
    A
    30
    S
    29
    O
    30
    N
    33
    D
    33

    The image shown is a representative illustration and does not depict every individual animal in this category.

    Total number of species approx.: 7000

    iStock-Michael Zeigler
    Crab

    Crab
    318 Sightings
    J
    23
    F
    3
    M
    20
    A
    36
    M
    12
    J
    45
    J
    37
    A
    18
    S
    9
    O
    51
    N
    31
    D
    33

    The image shown is a representative illustration and does not depict every individual animal in this category.

    Total number of species approx.: 150

    Shutterstock-aquapix
    Sweetlips and Grunts

    Sweetlips and Grunts
    273 Sightings
    J
    13
    F
    0
    M
    18
    A
    26
    M
    7
    J
    63
    J
    43
    A
    9
    S
    14
    O
    38
    N
    32
    D
    10

    The image shown is a representative illustration and does not depict every individual animal in this category.

    Total number of species approx.: 25

    AdobeStock_Vladimir Wrangel
    Boxfish

    Boxfish
    240 Sightings
    J
    16
    F
    4
    M
    25
    A
    35
    M
    12
    J
    14
    J
    20
    A
    11
    S
    22
    O
    40
    N
    23
    D
    18

    The image shown is a representative illustration and does not depict every individual animal in this category.

    Total number of species approx.: 90

    Shutterstock-Levent Konuk
    Goatfish

    Goatfish
    233 Sightings
    J
    5
    F
    1
    M
    14
    A
    18
    M
    20
    J
    52
    J
    34
    A
    12
    S
    14
    O
    31
    N
    14
    D
    18

    The image shown is a representative illustration and does not depict every individual animal in this category.

    Total number of species approx.: 3

    Shutterstock_Leo Lorenzo
    Trumpetfish

    Trumpetfish
    222 Sightings
    J
    22
    F
    5
    M
    7
    A
    26
    M
    10
    J
    25
    J
    26
    A
    13
    S
    7
    O
    26
    N
    21
    D
    34

    The image shown is a representative illustration and does not depict every individual animal in this category.

    Total number of species approx.: 20

    iStock-stephankerkhofs
    Porcupinefish

    Porcupinefish
    211 Sightings
    J
    13
    F
    5
    M
    9
    A
    35
    M
    16
    J
    25
    J
    25
    A
    16
    S
    4
    O
    21
    N
    29
    D
    13

    The image shown is a representative illustration and does not depict every individual animal in this category.

    Total number of species approx.: 3

    Shutterstock-Miroslav Halama
    Cornetfish

    Cornetfish
    201 Sightings
    J
    15
    F
    5
    M
    16
    A
    22
    M
    7
    J
    10
    J
    3
    A
    12
    S
    16
    O
    37
    N
    34
    D
    24

    The image shown is a representative illustration and does not depict every individual animal in this category.

    Total number of species approx.: 60

    iStock-Global_Pics
    Spiny Lobster

    Spiny Lobster
    177 Sightings
    J
    8
    F
    0
    M
    10
    A
    13
    M
    8
    J
    25
    J
    13
    A
    23
    S
    8
    O
    24
    N
    17
    D
    28

    The image shown is a representative illustration and does not depict every individual animal in this category.

    Total number of species approx.: 55

    Shutterstock-RLS Photo
    Lobster

    Lobster
    160 Sightings
    J
    16
    F
    3
    M
    3
    A
    21
    M
    6
    J
    20
    J
    15
    A
    10
    S
    2
    O
    35
    N
    9
    D
    20

    The image shown is a representative illustration and does not depict every individual animal in this category.

    Total number of species approx.: 3400

    Shutterstock-Shane Gross
    Shrimp

    Shrimp
    129 Sightings
    J
    8
    F
    1
    M
    0
    A
    0
    M
    6
    J
    26
    J
    22
    A
    3
    S
    2
    O
    42
    N
    13
    D
    6

    The image shown is a representative illustration and does not depict every individual animal in this category.

    Total number of species approx.: 40

    iStock-wrangel
    Triggerfish

    Triggerfish
    107 Sightings
    J
    11
    F
    5
    M
    6
    A
    8
    M
    7
    J
    18
    J
    10
    A
    2
    S
    5
    O
    5
    N
    20
    D
    10

    The image shown is a representative illustration and does not depict every individual animal in this category.

    Total number of species approx.: 250

    Shutterstock-Henry_and_Laura_Whittaker
    Grouper/Basslets

    Grouper/Basslets
    107 Sightings
    J
    16
    F
    17
    M
    2
    A
    18
    M
    6
    J
    8
    J
    9
    A
    5
    S
    5
    O
    7
    N
    7
    D
    7

    The image shown is a representative illustration and does not depict every individual animal in this category.

    Total number of species approx.: 80

    iStock/Extreme-Photographer
    Stingrays

    Stingrays
    97 Sightings
    J
    4
    F
    4
    M
    4
    A
    22
    M
    9
    J
    11
    J
    4
    A
    10
    S
    1
    O
    6
    N
    21
    D
    1
    AdobeStock-_italo
    Moon Jellyfish

    Moon Jellyfish
    84 Sightings
    J
    8
    F
    0
    M
    1
    A
    0
    M
    0
    J
    16
    J
    11
    A
    12
    S
    1
    O
    9
    N
    22
    D
    4

    The image shown is a representative illustration and does not depict every individual animal in this category.

    Total number of species approx.: 40

    iStock-Hoatzinexp
    Jackfish

    Jackfish
    81 Sightings
    J
    12
    F
    17
    M
    1
    A
    6
    M
    3
    J
    1
    J
    2
    A
    0
    S
    10
    O
    16
    N
    7
    D
    6

    The image shown is a representative illustration and does not depict every individual animal in this category.

    Total number of species approx.: 8

    Alamy-Reinhard Dirscherl
    Bannerfish

    Bannerfish
    76 Sightings
    J
    2
    F
    7
    M
    11
    A
    0
    M
    5
    J
    24
    J
    5
    A
    3
    S
    11
    O
    3
    N
    4
    D
    1

    The image shown is a representative illustration and does not depict every individual animal in this category.

    Total number of species approx.: 28

    Udo Kefrig
    Clownfish

    Clownfish
    67 Sightings
    J
    4
    F
    10
    M
    6
    A
    11
    M
    7
    J
    2
    J
    3
    A
    1
    S
    6
    O
    1
    N
    16
    D
    0

    The image shown is a representative illustration and does not depict every individual animal in this category.

    Total number of species approx.: 300

    Shutterstock_DiveIvanov
    Squid

    Squid
    46 Sightings
    J
    5
    F
    0
    M
    3
    A
    11
    M
    2
    J
    6
    J
    2
    A
    1
    S
    1
    O
    0
    N
    12
    D
    3

    The image shown is a representative illustration and does not depict every individual animal in this category.

    Total number of species approx.: 15

    Shutterstock-Hans Gert Broeder
    Garfish

    Garfish
    43 Sightings
    J
    2
    F
    0
    M
    7
    A
    5
    M
    10
    J
    3
    J
    4
    A
    7
    S
    2
    O
    1
    N
    2
    D
    0

    The image shown is a representative illustration and does not depict every individual animal in this category.

    Total number of species approx.: 30

    SSI-Peter-Schinck
    Stonefish

    Stonefish
    43 Sightings
    J
    0
    F
    1
    M
    0
    A
    3
    M
    3
    J
    1
    J
    7
    A
    1
    S
    0
    O
    14
    N
    10
    D
    3

    The image shown is a representative illustration and does not depict every individual animal in this category.

    Total number of species approx.: 30

    Shutterstock-s_a_j
    Sand Eel

    Sand Eel
    34 Sightings
    J
    2
    F
    4
    M
    7
    A
    0
    M
    3
    J
    2
    J
    5
    A
    4
    S
    2
    O
    1
    N
    3
    D
    1

    The image shown is a representative illustration and does not depict every individual animal in this category.

    Total number of species approx.: 60

    Shutterstock-Laura Dinraths
    Electric Ray

    Electric Ray
    33 Sightings
    J
    2
    F
    0
    M
    0
    A
    0
    M
    2
    J
    13
    J
    0
    A
    9
    S
    0
    O
    5
    N
    2
    D
    0
    iStock_strmko
    Silky Shark

    Silky Shark
    32 Sightings
    J
    17
    F
    11
    M
    0
    A
    0
    M
    3
    J
    0
    J
    0
    A
    1
    S
    0
    O
    0
    N
    0
    D
    0

    The image shown is a representative illustration and does not depict every individual animal in this category.

    Total number of species approx.: 190

    Alamy-Water Frame
    Conger Eel

    Conger Eel
    30 Sightings
    J
    3
    F
    1
    M
    0
    A
    8
    M
    2
    J
    1
    J
    1
    A
    1
    S
    1
    O
    0
    N
    10
    D
    2
    k
    Cannonball Jellyfish

    Cannonball Jellyfish
    26 Sightings
    J
    0
    F
    0
    M
    0
    A
    0
    M
    2
    J
    0
    J
    4
    A
    0
    S
    2
    O
    18
    N
    0
    D
    0
    iStock-June Jacobsen
    Whitetip Reef Shark

    Whitetip Reef Shark
    26 Sightings
    J
    4
    F
    1
    M
    1
    A
    0
    M
    17
    J
    0
    J
    0
    A
    2
    S
    0
    O
    0
    N
    1
    D
    0

    The image shown is a representative illustration and does not depict every individual animal in this category.

    Total number of species approx.: 3000

    SSI-Peter-Schinck
    Nudibranch

    Nudibranch
    25 Sightings
    J
    1
    F
    2
    M
    0
    A
    3
    M
    0
    J
    0
    J
    0
    A
    5
    S
    0
    O
    11
    N
    2
    D
    1

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