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El Faro

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

El Faro offers year-round diving in Colombia with 12 species observations and emerging coral health monitoring.

⭐ Best for beginners.

updated 4 months ago
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Dificultad
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Mejores meses
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Condiciones hoy

Condiciones

Open-Meteo
Viento
11.8 kn
Olas
1.06 m
Agua
28.8°C
N E S W
Wind direction (7d)
Primary: NE (26%)
Now: ENE (62°)
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
UV8.3 · very high Aire PM2.57 · good 06:15 18:25
Día Viento Olas UV Lluvia
09-18 17.3 1.4 8 1mm
09-19 20.2 1.12 9 2mm
09-20 12.7 0.98 8 12mm
09-21 14.5 0.68 9 8mm
09-22 9.7 0.48 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

El Faro is a dive destination on Colombia's coast accessible throughout the year. The site has attracted attention from the diving community, with 3 community videos documenting underwater conditions and marine life. Twelve distinct species observations have been recorded at the location, providing divers with insight into the local ecosystem. The site sits outside a marine protected area, though coral bleaching conditions warrant monitoring by visiting divers and operators. Visibility, depth, and temperature data vary seasonally, so local conditions should be confirmed before planning a trip. The spot works for divers seeking year-round access to Colombian waters without seasonal closures. Community documentation suggests the site draws repeat visits, and the species count indicates reasonable biodiversity for the region. Current conditions and water parameters are best confirmed with local operators or recent diver reports before departure.

📖 Guía: Buceo en Colombia: 68 sitios desde paredes con tiburones hasta arrecifes para principiantes

Mejores meses

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

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 ↔ 8114km · ~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 El Faro year-round?

Yes, El Faro is diveable throughout the year with no seasonal closures. Plan your visit based on personal schedule and confirm current conditions with local operators.

What marine life will I see?

Twelve species have been documented at El Faro. Check community videos and recent diver reports for current sightings and behavior patterns before your dive.

Is El Faro protected or regulated?

El Faro sits outside a marine protected area. Dive responsibly and follow local Colombian coastal regulations. Coral bleaching is being monitored here.

How do I get current dive conditions?

Review the 3 community videos available online and contact local dive operators in Colombia for real-time data on visibility, depth, temperature, and marine life activity.

Operadores cerca de este spot

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

San Andres Divers

1 km
Centro de buceo

Scuba San Andres

1.9 km
Centro de buceo PADI
PADI

Blue Life Dive

8.4 km
Centro de buceo
Teléfono: +57 8 5125318

Karibik Diving

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

Almacén Stella

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

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See this spot in action

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Divers Team

El Faro

Manuel Alfredo Angarita Stephens

Faro Luna curso de buceo para mujeres.

AquaSub Scuba Diving Centre
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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