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Cantil de la Piscinita

3.6 — based on 15 community signals
4.2 12 especies 29 colaboradores

Cantil de la Piscinita is a year-round dive destination in Colombia with documented marine life and growing community interest.

⭐ Best for beginners.

updated 4 months ago
Dificultad
Principiante
Shore entry

De un vistazo

Actividad
dive
Dificultad
beginner
Mejores meses
Todo el año

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Mapa

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Condiciones hoy

Condiciones

Open-Meteo
Viento
12.3 kn
Olas
1.06 m
Agua
28.8°C
N E S W
Wind direction (7d)
Primary: NE (26%)
Now: ENE (61°)
Marea (7 días)
amplitud: 0.39m

Próxima: Baja a las 01:00 (-0.04m)

+0.3 m0 m-0.1 m
▼ 01:00 · -0.04m ▲ 06:00 · +0.08m ▼ 09:00 · +0.02m ▲ 10:00 · +0.03m Ahora -0.0m
Vie 18Sáb 19Dom 20Lun 21Mar 22Mié 23Jue 24
UV8.25 · very high Aire PM2.57 · good 06:16 18:25
Día Viento Olas UV Lluvia
09-18 17.3 1.4 8 2mm
09-19 20.1 1.12 9 3mm
09-20 13.2 0.98 9 12mm
09-21 12.5 0.68 9 8mm
09-22 9.5 0.48 9 2mm
09-23 11.3 0.48 7 1mm
09-24 10.1 0.78 8 3mm
⚠ Coral bleaching: Watch — favorable conditions

About this spot

Cantil de la Piscinita sits in Colombia's Caribbean waters as an accessible dive spot for explorers seeking year-round conditions. The site draws divers year-round, making it a reliable choice for planning a trip without seasonal constraints. Community divers have logged 12 species observations here, building a solid baseline of what you'll encounter beneath the surface. The spot operates outside marine protected areas, which can mean fewer restrictions on access and dive planning. Local community members have contributed three videos of the site, giving you real-world footage of conditions and marine activity. This grassroots documentation helps you understand what to expect before you jump in. Coral health at Cantil de la Piscinita is under monitoring status—standard for Caribbean dive sites in a warming ocean. Depth, visibility, and water temperature data are not yet formally recorded here, so your dive operator will be your best source for current conditions on the day you visit. This is an emerging spot where divers can help build the collective knowledge base through their own logs and observations.

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Mejores meses

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Esenciales del viaje

Todo lo que necesitas antes de hacer la maleta — checklist, sol, logística.

Trip checklist

  • 🛂 Visa-free or visa-on-arrival
  • 📜 C-card + dive insurance (DAN)
  • 📔 Dive logbook
  • 🧴 Reef-safe sunscreen SPF 50+
  • 🔌 Plug type A/B · 110V adapter
  • 💊 Seasickness meds + ear drops
  • 📱 Offline maps + emergency contact

Quick facts

  • 🌓 Moon First quarter · 47%
  • GPS
Información de sostenibilidad
🌍 CO2 footprint MAD ↔ 8115km · ~1866kg · €34

Desde tu país de salida

Estados Unidos
Puntuación de origen: 93/100
  • Visado: Sin visado · 90 días máx.
  • Vuelo: 12h · directo
  • Jet-lag: 0h

Preguntas frecuentes

Can I dive Cantil de la Piscinita year-round?

Yes, the spot is diveable year-round, so you can plan a trip in any season that suits your schedule.

What marine life will I see?

Twelve species observations have been logged by community divers. Check local dive shop reports and community videos for the most current sightings before your dive.

Are there permit requirements?

The site is not inside a marine protected area, so standard Colombian diving rules apply. Check with your dive operator for any local regulations.

What are the depth and visibility conditions?

Specific depth and visibility data are not yet documented. Contact a local dive operator in Colombia for current conditions and recommendations.

Operadores cerca de este spot

Centros de buceo, escuelas de kite y surf en un radio de 10 km, desde OpenStreetMap.

San Andres Divers

2.1 km
Centro de buceo

Scuba San Andres

2.7 km
Centro de buceo PADI
PADI

Blue Life Dive

9.4 km
Centro de buceo
Teléfono: +57 8 5125318

Karibik Diving

9.6 km
Centro de buceo
Speaks 🇬🇧 🇩🇪
Teléfono: +57 8 512 0101
Horario: Mo-Fr 14:00-17:00; Sa 14:00-16:00

Almacén Stella

9.8 km
Centro de buceo
Teléfono: +57 8 5125862
Horario: Mo-Sa 09:00-12:30, 15:00-19:30

Recently spotted by divers

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See this spot in action

YouTube videos — click to play.

Diving in San Andrés Colombia, Dedos de Morgan & La Piscinita Cantil

marianoasselborn

DIVE IN SAN ANDRÉS 5 - Cantil de la Piscinita (HD)

Emerson Dinon Mendes

BUCEO EN SAN ANDRES EL CANTIL DE LA PISCINITA -

Donaldo429
wind peaks Feb-Dec-Jul, calmest Apr-Sep-Oct, dry Jan-Dec.

Clima mensual de 5 años

60 muestras
0 5 10 15 20 25 JFMAMJJASOND
rango p25–p75 Mediana Viento (nudos) Aire (°C)
Visibility (month-by-month)
Best: Feb (100/100) Worst: Jan (0/100) Now: Sep (73/100) NOAA MODIS Aqua · 5y mean

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El Faro

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