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Cantil de Los Recuerdos

3.6 — based on 15 community signals
4.2 12 especies 27 colaboradores

Cantil de Los Recuerdos is a Colombia dive site with year-round access and documented marine biodiversity across 12 species observations.

⭐ Best for intermediate divers.

updated 4 months ago
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Mejores meses
Todo el año

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Condiciones hoy

Condiciones

Open-Meteo
Viento
12.1 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 (-0.02m)

+0.3 m0 m-0.0 m
▼ 01:00 · -0.02m ▲ 07:00 · +0.11m ▼ 09:00 · +0.04m ▲ 10:00 · +0.05m Ahora +0.0m
Vie 18Sáb 19Dom 20Lun 21Mar 22Mié 23Jue 24
UV8.6 · very high Aire PM2.57 · good 06:15 18:25
Día Viento Olas UV Lluvia
09-18 17.3 1.44 9 1mm
09-19 20.2 1.14 9 2mm
09-20 12.7 1 8 12mm
09-21 14.5 0.68 9 8mm
09-22 9.7 0.46 8 2mm
09-23 10.9 0.48 5 1mm
09-24 10.1 0.78 8 3mm
⚠ Coral bleaching: Watch — favorable conditions

About this spot

Cantil de Los Recuerdos sits off Colombia's coast as a dive destination open to exploration throughout the year. The site hosts measurable marine life diversity, with 12 recorded species observations guiding divers to the underwater habitats worth seeing. Three community videos document the conditions and marine activity, offering real-world perspectives from recent visits. The site operates outside marine protected areas, which shapes access and regulations for visiting divers. Current monitoring flags coral bleaching as a watch status—standard practice for tropical dive zones tracking reef health. This means conditions should be evaluated before planning trips, as coral systems can shift seasonally. Divers planning a visit benefit from reviewing the community videos to assess current visibility, marine life activity, and site conditions. Local dive operators familiar with the Colombian coast can provide depth, difficulty ratings, and water temperature data specific to your travel dates. Cantil de Los Recuerdos delivers year-round diving opportunity in a region known for Caribbean marine ecosystems.

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Mejores meses

Jan Feb Mar Apr May Jun Jul Aug Sep Oct Nov Dec

Tipos de buceo

Arrecife

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 ↔ 8108km · ~1865kg · €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 Los Recuerdos year-round?

Yes, the site is accessible year-round. However, seasonal variations affect visibility and marine activity. Check community videos and local operators for current conditions before booking.

What depth and difficulty should I expect?

Specific depth and difficulty ratings are not established for this site. Contact local Colombian dive operators who work Cantil de Los Recuerdos for accurate briefings matched to your certification level.

What marine life will I see?

Twelve species have been documented at the site. Watch the three community videos available online to see recent marine activity and biodiversity firsthand.

Do I need permits or certifications to dive here?

The site is not within a marine protected area. Standard recreational diving certification applies. Verify current Colombian diving regulations with local operators before your trip.

Operadores cerca de este spot

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

Almacén Stella

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

Blue Life Dive

3.6 km
Centro de buceo
Teléfono: +57 8 5125318

Karibik Diving

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

Scuba San Andres

5.8 km
Centro de buceo PADI
PADI

San Andres Divers

7.1 km
Centro de buceo

Recently spotted by divers

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See this spot in action

YouTube videos — click to play.

Apnea Profunda San Andrés Cantil Nirvana

Mario A. Rojas

Recuerdos del Nirvana Oceanquest San Andrés Islas 2018

carloselapneista / Apneista - Colombiano

San Andres Nirvana

Diver & Biker Adventures
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: Mar (100/100) Worst: Dec (0/100) Now: Sep (61/100) NOAA MODIS Aqua · 5y mean

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