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Los Cables

3.6 — based on 15 community signals
4.2 12 especies 28 colaboradores

Los Cables, Colombia offers year-round diving with 12 recorded species and active community content. Coral bleaching monitoring recommended.

⭐ Best for intermediate divers.

updated 4 months ago
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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 (-0.04m)

+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

Los Cables is a dive destination on Colombia's coast with accessibility throughout the year. The site has documented marine life across 12 species observations, making it a viable option for divers interested in tropical reef ecosystems. Community videos provide insight into conditions and marine encounters at the location. While specific depth and visibility data are not established for Los Cables, the site maintains an active diving community. Three community-contributed videos offer firsthand perspective on what to expect underwater. This grassroots documentation helps divers prepare for their visit. The area is not within a marine protected area, which means access is generally unrestricted. However, coral bleaching remains under monitoring status, so conditions may vary seasonally. Divers should check current reports before planning trips, particularly during warmer months when thermal stress on reefs increases.

📖 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

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 Los Cables year-round?

Yes, Los Cables is accessible for diving throughout the year. Check local conditions before travel, especially regarding coral bleaching status during warmer seasons.

What marine life can I expect at Los Cables?

Twelve species have been recorded at Los Cables. Community videos provide visual documentation of typical encounters. Specific species list and abundance vary by season.

Do I need permits to dive Los Cables?

Los Cables is not within a marine protected area, so standard access rules apply. Check with local Colombian authorities for any current diving regulations before your trip.

How deep is Los Cables?

Exact depth information is not currently documented. Consult community videos and local dive operators for details on the site's profile and safe diving practices.

Operadores cerca de este spot

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

San Andres Divers

5.5 km
Centro de buceo

Karibik Diving

6 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

6.1 km
Centro de buceo PADI
PADI

Blue Life Dive

6.2 km
Centro de buceo
Teléfono: +57 8 5125318

Almacén Stella

6.6 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

YouTube videos — click to play.

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San Andres "Los Cables" Diver II.

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Visibility (month-by-month)
Best: Mar (100/100) Worst: Jan (0/100) Now: Sep (81/100) NOAA MODIS Aqua · 5y mean

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