Malpelo Island

Malpelo Island is a UNESCO world heritage site and a renowned shark diving destination. Plus, the authorities only allow one dive boat at a time to the site. This no-fishing zone provides habitat for many threatened marine species. Most of all, it is a reservoir for hammerhead, silky, and whale sharks, providing an undisturbed environment where the animals still maintain their natural behavioral patterns. Other sightings include groupers, eagle rays, batfish, grunts, goatfish, and jacks.

Isla San Andres

The San Andres island is located in the Caribbean Sea and it’s renowned for its coral reefs. A UNESCO biosphere reserve, the waters surrounding the island offer over 80 species of coral and more than 270 species of fish, turtles, and sea sponges. One of the most popular dive sites in San Andres is Blue Wall where divers can observe sharks, stingrays, and barracudas, among many other marine creatures.

Islas Rosarios

Rosario Islands are a chain of 27 coral islands just an hour’s cruise away from Cartagena. Because of its pristine ecosystem, the archipelago was declared a national park and is now a popular swimming, snorkeling, and scuba diving destination. All dive sites around the Rosario Islands are surrounded by a great variety of soft and hard corals and sponges. There are also a few wreck-dives for those interested in something a little different.