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Cantil del Hospital

3.6 — based on 15 community signals
4.2 12 especies 23 colaboradores

Cantil del Hospital offers year-round diving off Colombia's coast with documented marine life and accessible conditions for most skill levels.

⭐ Best for beginners.

updated 4 months ago
Dificultad
Principiante
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De un vistazo

Actividad
dive
Dificultad
beginner
Mejores meses
Todo el año
Vida marina
Barracuda

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Condiciones hoy

Condiciones

Open-Meteo
Viento
11.9 kn
Olas
1.06 m
Agua
28.8°C
N E S W
Wind direction (7d)
Primary: NE (27%)
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 PM2.58 · good 06:15 18:25
Día Viento Olas UV Lluvia
09-18 17.3 1.44 9 2mm
09-19 19.2 1.14 9 3mm
09-20 11.6 1 8 13mm
09-21 12.7 0.68 9 10mm
09-22 9.5 0.46 8 4mm
09-23 11 0.48 5 2mm
09-24 10.3 0.78 8 4mm
⚠ Coral bleaching: Watch — favorable conditions

About this spot

Cantil del Hospital is a dive site located in Colombia with year-round diving potential. The site has attracted 12 documented species observations, indicating a healthy mix of marine life for divers to encounter. Community contributions include 3 videos, offering real-world insight into conditions and wildlife at the site. The site sits outside of marine protected areas, giving operators more flexibility for dive operations. However, coral bleaching is being monitored here, so conditions warrant attention if you plan a trip. Water conditions and specific depth parameters aren't extensively documented, so contacting local dive operators ahead of time will help you prepare properly. Year-round access means you can plan a trip around your schedule rather than narrow seasonal windows. The marine life observations suggest the site supports reef or rocky bottom ecosystems worth exploring. Whether you're building experience or looking for something off the typical Caribbean tourist route, Cantil del Hospital delivers Colombian diving with documented biodiversity.

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Mejores meses

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

Vida marina

Barracuda

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 ↔ 8107km · ~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

When is the best time to dive Cantil del Hospital?

Cantil del Hospital can be dived year-round, so you can plan your trip around your schedule. Check with local operators for seasonal variations in visibility or weather that might affect any specific month.

What are the depth and difficulty ratings?

Specific depth and difficulty data aren't extensively documented for this site. Contact local dive shops in Colombia before booking to confirm what experience level suits current conditions.

What marine life can I expect to see?

Twelve species observations have been documented at Cantil del Hospital. The exact species list depends on season and conditions, so review community videos or ask local operators what you're most likely to encounter on your dive.

Are there permits or access restrictions?

Cantil del Hospital is not inside a marine protected area, so standard Colombian diving regulations apply. Check with local operators for any local rules or requirements before you dive.

Operadores cerca de este spot

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

Almacén Stella

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

Blue Life Dive

3.9 km
Centro de buceo
Teléfono: +57 8 5125318

Karibik Diving

4.3 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

7.5 km
Centro de buceo PADI
PADI

San Andres Divers

8.8 km
Centro de buceo

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See this spot in action

YouTube videos — click to play.

Buceo San Andres - Cantil del Hospital

Juan Severo

Lugar de buceo Cantil del Hospital

GLORIA BANDA

SAN ANDRES SCUBA DIVING

MOTIVATION AND TRAVEL CHANNEL S
wind peaks Feb-Jul-Dec, calmest Apr-Sep-Oct, dry Jan-May.

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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