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Explore Providencia

Providencia is a mountainous island which lies off of the north west coast of Colombia, in the Caribbean Region. This is what everyone dreams of when dreaming of a tropical island: white sandy beaches, luscious greenery and crystal clear waters which sparkle in every imaginable colour of blue. These waters hold an impressive collection of marine life due to it having the third largest barrier reef in the world; this is definitely a place which should not be missed by divers. The large majority of the waters surrounding the island are protected by UNESCO. There are a small number of diving centres and diving schools on the island here which will take divers either on their dive course or to go and see the best dive sites in the region. There is a multitude of different kinds of dives for divers of all levels. Some of the underwater attractions include caves, caverns, a blue hole, shipwrecks and of course a plethora of marine life. This is the kind of diving destination where divers are bound to fall in love with the underwater world.

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Felipe Diving Shop

Felipe Diving Shop

Sector Aguadulce, 880020 Providencia Isla, Colombia

Top Providencia Dive Sites

1. Blue Hole

This site features a sloping reef with brain corals, descending from 18 to 40 meters. Divers often encounter abundant fish species. It is an advanced dive suitable for scuba due to its depth and drop-off, offering impressive underwater formations.

2. Table Rock

An easy dive site ideal for all levels, Table Rock offers shallow caves and vibrant schools of reef fish. Occasionally, divers may spot Nurse Sharks. This site is suitable for both scuba and freediving, providing a diverse underwater experience.

3. Tete’s Place

Featuring a mix of underwater environments like hard coral formations and seagrass beds, Tete's Place is perfect for observing marine life such as Moray Eels. The site is easy and caters to scuba diving, showcasing diverse habitats.

4. Planchon Wreck

This WWII submarine supply shipwreck lies in shallow water, allowing all certified divers to explore. Encrusted with corals and teeming with marine life, divers can admire its structure, though penetration is prohibited. It's an easy, fascinating scuba dive.

5. Freshwater Bay (Freediving Possible)

Located near Providencia, this site is known for its crystal-clear waters and abundant reef fish. Ideal for both scuba and freediving, Freshwater Bay is an easy dive, offering spectacular coral gardens and a relaxed underwater experience.

The best Months to Dive in Providencia

Due to the tropical, warm, air and water temperatures, it is possible to dive in Providencia all year round. The air temperatures range between 25°C and 31°C. The water temperatures range between 27°C and 29°C, so warm throughout the year which is always a bonus! Overall, the visibility in this area is above average, but can really differ per diving location and per weather conditions, however, on average, the visibility lies between 20 metres and 30 metres.

Top Wildlife Sightings in Providencia

With these waters holding the third largest barrier reef in the world, this 30 kilometre stretch of reef holds many different species for divers to admire. A few, of the many, coral species which make up these reefs include Brain Corals, Finger Corals, Star Corals, Fan Corals, Column Corals, Anemones, Gorgonians, and many more! There are also numerous Sea Sponges of all shapes, sizes, colours and textures which really brighten up the reefs here. These reefs attract a high density of fish such as Butterfly Fish, Squirrelfish, Parrotfish, Angelfish, Wrasse, Grunts, Goatfish, Snappers, Groupers, Barracuda and Jacks. Some other species spotted here include Octopus, Crustaceans, Seahorses, Stingrays, Eagle Rays, Nurse Sharks, Caribbean Reef Sharks, Sea Turtles, and on the best days, Dolphins.

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
253 Sightings
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28
F
18
M
22
A
21
M
16
J
14
J
20
A
41
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20
O
6
N
20
D
27

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Total number of species approx.: 27

iStock-Global_Pics
Barracuda

Barracuda
157 Sightings
J
20
F
15
M
24
A
15
M
7
J
12
J
7
A
9
S
15
O
13
N
2
D
18

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
44 Sightings
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6
F
4
M
5
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0
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7
J
0
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17
S
5
O
0
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0
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Total number of species approx.: 600

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Wrasse

Wrasse
25 Sightings
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6
M
6
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3
M
2
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J
3
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2
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2
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0
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1
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Reef Manta Ray

Reef Manta Ray
25 Sightings
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6
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5
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6
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0
J
1
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0
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3
O
4
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0
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0

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Total number of species approx.: 25

iStock/Juliosanjuan
Eagle Ray

Eagle Ray
24 Sightings
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1
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4
M
1
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0
M
0
J
0
J
0
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5
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3
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9
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0
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1
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Giant Oceanic Manta Ray

Giant Oceanic Manta Ray
18 Sightings
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0
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0
M
0
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5
M
4
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0
J
2
A
0
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4
O
3
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0
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0

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Total number of species approx.: 100

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Parrotfish

Parrotfish
401 Sightings
J
49
F
18
M
34
A
35
M
24
J
38
J
46
A
63
S
21
O
7
N
26
D
40

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Total number of species approx.: 90

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Angelfish

Angelfish
359 Sightings
J
40
F
9
M
33
A
31
M
21
J
40
J
41
A
53
S
19
O
15
N
25
D
32
AdobeStock-Marc Henauer
Grey Reef Shark

Grey Reef Shark
317 Sightings
J
29
F
17
M
25
A
15
M
6
J
23
J
38
A
57
S
38
O
16
N
20
D
33

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
308 Sightings
J
35
F
14
M
29
A
27
M
10
J
22
J
37
A
46
S
16
O
9
N
30
D
33

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

Total number of species approx.: 130

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Butterfly Fish

Butterfly Fish
261 Sightings
J
16
F
9
M
28
A
26
M
17
J
30
J
30
A
48
S
11
O
7
N
18
D
21

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
232 Sightings
J
25
F
23
M
11
A
14
M
17
J
21
J
12
A
48
S
16
O
15
N
8
D
22

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

Total number of species approx.: 85

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Surgeonfish

Surgeonfish
225 Sightings
J
20
F
16
M
17
A
19
M
21
J
35
J
17
A
26
S
7
O
3
N
22
D
22

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
173 Sightings
J
13
F
15
M
22
A
17
M
13
J
13
J
17
A
25
S
14
O
0
N
11
D
13

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
166 Sightings
J
16
F
4
M
11
A
23
M
16
J
12
J
14
A
26
S
7
O
2
N
12
D
23
AdobeStock-Nikolai Sorokin
Blacktip Reef Shark

Blacktip Reef Shark
153 Sightings
J
12
F
12
M
6
A
6
M
16
J
10
J
15
A
14
S
14
O
12
N
10
D
26

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
151 Sightings
J
12
F
6
M
14
A
19
M
6
J
19
J
15
A
25
S
15
O
0
N
0
D
20

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
134 Sightings
J
9
F
5
M
12
A
18
M
5
J
11
J
19
A
28
S
2
O
1
N
11
D
13

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

Total number of species approx.: 150

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Sweetlips and Grunts

Sweetlips and Grunts
129 Sightings
J
5
F
10
M
9
A
11
M
11
J
15
J
31
A
22
S
3
O
0
N
5
D
7
iStock-June Jacobsen
Whitetip Reef Shark

Whitetip Reef Shark
122 Sightings
J
2
F
14
M
10
A
10
M
5
J
16
J
15
A
20
S
10
O
9
N
11
D
0

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
119 Sightings
J
6
F
11
M
5
A
14
M
4
J
17
J
17
A
20
S
3
O
0
N
2
D
20

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
117 Sightings
J
12
F
3
M
12
A
13
M
13
J
9
J
7
A
16
S
5
O
0
N
8
D
19

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Total number of species approx.: 20

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Porcupinefish

Porcupinefish
112 Sightings
J
18
F
7
M
10
A
3
M
4
J
11
J
8
A
27
S
3
O
1
N
3
D
17

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
102 Sightings
J
12
F
9
M
7
A
14
M
7
J
9
J
1
A
21
S
10
O
0
N
6
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

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Triggerfish

Triggerfish
97 Sightings
J
23
F
4
M
0
A
11
M
7
J
4
J
14
A
22
S
2
O
0
N
3
D
7

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Total number of species approx.: 7000

iStock-Michael Zeigler
Crab

Crab
94 Sightings
J
7
F
8
M
9
A
8
M
5
J
11
J
10
A
16
S
7
O
0
N
5
D
8

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
93 Sightings
J
14
F
8
M
2
A
12
M
4
J
9
J
14
A
16
S
0
O
1
N
6
D
7

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

Total number of species approx.: 90

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Goatfish

Goatfish
91 Sightings
J
5
F
10
M
6
A
12
M
10
J
6
J
7
A
17
S
3
O
1
N
8
D
6

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

Total number of species approx.: 2

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Nurse Shark

Nurse Shark
77 Sightings
J
4
F
4
M
8
A
3
M
4
J
9
J
8
A
19
S
9
O
3
N
2
D
4

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Total number of species approx.: 250

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Grouper/Basslets

Grouper/Basslets
69 Sightings
J
12
F
4
M
0
A
3
M
0
J
3
J
16
A
7
S
15
O
6
N
0
D
3

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

Total number of species approx.: 1500

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Hard Corals

Hard Corals
44 Sightings
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0
F
0
M
0
A
0
M
15
J
11
J
18
A
0
S
0
O
0
N
0
D
0

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Total number of species approx.: 3500

Unsplash-pascal van de vendel
Soft Corals

Soft Corals
35 Sightings
J
0
F
0
M
0
A
0
M
12
J
10
J
13
A
0
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.: 40

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Jackfish

Jackfish
30 Sightings
J
16
F
0
M
8
A
0
M
0
J
0
J
1
A
0
S
3
O
0
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.: 120

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Flounder

Flounder
30 Sightings
J
5
F
2
M
5
A
0
M
4
J
2
J
0
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.: 15

Shutterstock-Hans Gert Broeder
Garfish

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

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Total number of species approx.: 250

Alamy-Nature Photographers Ltd
Skate Fish

Skate Fish
25 Sightings
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0
F
4
M
2
A
0
M
2
J
0
J
3
A
7
S
4
O
0
N
3
D
0

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

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Total number of species approx.: 3

Shutterstock-Miroslav Halama
Cornetfish

Cornetfish
23 Sightings
J
0
F
0
M
0
A
0
M
3
J
3
J
7
A
4
S
0
O
6
N
0
D
0

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Total number of species approx.: 55

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Lobster

Lobster
21 Sightings
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0
F
3
M
3
A
0
M
5
J
0
J
0
A
0
S
0
O
7
N
0
D
3

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Total number of species approx.: 3400

Shutterstock-Shane Gross
Shrimp

Shrimp
19 Sightings
J
3
F
0
M
0
A
0
M
2
J
2
J
5
A
6
S
0
O
0
N
0
D
1

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Total number of species approx.: 8

Shutterstock-Andrea Izzotti
Remora

Remora
16 Sightings
J
0
F
0
M
0
A
0
M
3
J
0
J
11
A
2
S
0
O
0
N
0
D
0

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Total number of species approx.: 60

Shutterstock-Laura Dinraths
Electric Ray

Electric Ray
16 Sightings
J
4
F
2
M
0
A
3
M
0
J
0
J
0
A
0
S
0
O
0
N
0
D
7

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Total number of species approx.: 3000

SSI-Peter-Schinck
Nudibranch

Nudibranch
13 Sightings
J
0
F
0
M
0
A
0
M
0
J
0
J
0
A
4
S
0
O
6
N
0
D
3

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Total number of species approx.: 28

Udo Kefrig
Clownfish

Clownfish
13 Sightings
J
0
F
4
M
3
A
4
M
2
J
0
J
0
A
0
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.: 30

SSI-Peter-Schinck
Stonefish

Stonefish
12 Sightings
J
2
F
3
M
0
A
0
M
0
J
0
J
0
A
3
S
0
O
0
N
4
D
0

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