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La Roca

3.6 — based on 15 community signals
4.2 12 especies 25 colaboradores

La Roca is a year-round Colombian dive site with 12 species observations and active community video coverage.

⭐ 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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Mapa

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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 PM2.57 · 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

La Roca sits off Colombia's coast as an accessible dive destination for divers seeking tropical marine life in an unprotected zone. The site draws steady interest from local and visiting divers, with 12 documented species observations forming the baseline for what you'll encounter underwater. Three community videos are available, giving you real footage of conditions and marine activity before you plan your trip. This is not a formally protected marine area, which means conditions and access may vary by season and local regulations. Divers should confirm current status with local operators before booking. The site appears suitable for year-round diving, though specific seasonal patterns in visibility, water temperature, and marine activity have not been formally documented here. La Roca remains on coral bleaching watch status, a reminder that tropical reefs worldwide face pressure from warming waters. Plan your dive to respect the reef—avoid contact, use reef-safe practices, and dive with operators who prioritize marine conservation. The community video library and species records are your best resources for understanding what to expect on the bottom.

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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 La Roca?

La Roca can be dived year-round, though specific seasonal conditions (visibility, water temperature, wind) are not formally documented. Check with local operators for current conditions before booking.

What depth and difficulty should I expect?

Depth and difficulty ratings for La Roca are not currently documented. Contact local dive operators for site-specific details and to confirm your training level matches the conditions.

What marine life will I see?

Twelve species observations are on record for La Roca, though specific species names are not listed here. Watch the three community videos available online to see real footage of marine activity at the site.

Are permits or special access required?

La Roca is not within a marine protected area, but local regulations may still apply. Confirm current access requirements and any mandatory operator certifications with Colombian dive 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

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

Blue Life Dive

2.7 km
Centro de buceo
Teléfono: +57 8 5125318

Karibik Diving

3.1 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

7.1 km
Centro de buceo PADI
PADI

San Andres Divers

8.3 km
Centro de buceo

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See this spot in action

YouTube videos — click to play.

Documentary THE LIVING ROCK Malpelo the island of the SHARKS

Gerardo Del Villar

MALPELO 🇨🇴 | Diving on Colombia's most remote island! We dived in a storm ⛈️ and were rescued!

Alpha Expeditions

San Andrés - La Rocosa

Chronic Wanderlust
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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