Plongée à Providencia — Colombia

Providencia sits within the Seaflower UNESCO Biosphere Reserve, protecting the third-largest barrier reef in the world. The island's remoteness from mainland Colombia preserves both its Raizal culture and its extraordinarily healthy coral systems. Eagle rays sweep over pristine walls and nurse sharks rest in the shallows.

Score
70.1
Visibilité
20–40m
Température
26–29°C
Meilleurs mois
February, March, April
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Providencia
ColombiaCentral America & Caribbean
70.1

SCORE

13.3480°N

-81.3740°E

Providencia sits within the Seaflower UNESCO Biosphere Reserve, protecting the third-largest barrier reef in the world. The island's remoteness from mainland Colombia preserves both its Raizal culture and its extraordinarily healthy coral systems. Eagle rays sweep over pristine walls and nurse sharks rest in the shallows.

Colombia's Untouched Caribbean Reef

Visibility20–40 m
Temperature26–29°C
Max Depth35 m
Currentmild
2-Tank Dive$80
Best MonthsFebruary, March, April, May
CertificationOpen WaterBeginner Friendly

Score Breakdown

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ML75.0CH78.0VIS82.0SV62.0TMP88.0DA60.0OP68.0TS72.0GT35.0VAL78.0CRD88.0SP55.0

Marine Life

75.0

Species diversity, megafauna encounters, reef fish abundance, macro life, and endemic species.

Species Diversity
72
Megafauna Encounters
62
Reef Fish Abundance
78
Macro Life
60
Endemic Species
68
Marine Life Diversity
75.0
Coral & Reef Health
78.0
Visibility & Conditions
82.0
Dive Site Variety
62.0
Water Temperature
88.0
Depth & Access
60.0
Operator Quality
68.0
Topside Experience
72.0
Getting There
35.0
Value & Cost
78.0
Crowding
88.0
Social Proof
55.0

Dive Types

reefwalldrift

Traveling with Non-Divers?

Your non-diving travel companions will find plenty to enjoy topside while you're underwater. Here are some activities to consider.

Activities for Non-Divers

El Pico hikeCrab Cay snorkelingManzanillo beachRaizal cultural tours

Nearby Cultural Sites

  • Fort Warwick ruins
  • Morgan's Head rock formation

Non-Diver Score

8/10

Excellent for non-divers — they'll love it here.

Family FriendlyYes
Restaurants & Nightlifebasic

Safety & Emergency

Dive Insurance

DAN recommends dive insurance for all divers.

Learn more at DAN.org
Hyperbaric Chamber90 km — San Andrés Hospital Chamber
Nearest Hospital8 km

Local health centre; flights to San Andrés for hospital and chamber

Skill LevelBeginner Friendly
Current Strengthmild

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