Plongée à Taganga — Colombia
Taganga is Colombia's backpacker dive hub — a fishing village adjacent to Tayrona National Park where two-tank dives cost $35. The diving isn't world-class but it's warm, affordable, and a gateway to the stunning Sierra Nevada de Santa Marta coastline. Many budget travelers get certified here.
- Score
- 55.9
- Visibilité
- 6–18m
- Température
- 26–29°C
- Meilleurs mois
- December, January, February
Taganga is Colombia's backpacker dive hub — a fishing village adjacent to Tayrona National Park where two-tank dives cost $35. The diving isn't world-class but it's warm, affordable, and a gateway to the stunning Sierra Nevada de Santa Marta coastline. Many budget travelers get certified here.
Colombia's Budget Caribbean Diving
Score Breakdown
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Marine Life
19.0Species diversity, megafauna encounters, reef fish abundance, macro life, and endemic species.
Key Species
Dive Types
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
Nearby Cultural Sites
- Santa Marta Cathedral
- Quinta de San Pedro Alejandrino (Bolivar's death site)
- Tayrona National Park
Non-Diver Score
Good topside options for non-diving companions.
Safety & Emergency
Hospital in Santa Marta (10 min); chamber in Cartagena (4 hr drive or 45 min flight)
Top Operators
Poseidon Dive Center Taganga
PADI
Calipso Dive Center
PADI