With our dive center in Taganga being the only five-star PADI Instructor, Tec and Sidemount center in Colombia, you can’t go wrong by beginning your diving experience here! The gear is new and well serviced, the instructors are friendly, professional and knowledgeable and safety is always in focus. These are the exact things you want to know is in order, when diving.

The PADI Open Water course is the world’s most recognized diver certification. Once certified, you'll be qualified to dive independently with a buddy anywhere in the world, to a maximum depth of 18 metres.

Diving in Taganga and nearby Tayrona National Natural Park is best described in three words: so many fish! Imagine being surrounded by a swirling school of thousands of Blue Tang while two majestic Gray Angelfish feed on vibrant coral nearby. Every dive is packed with colourful reef life, healthy corals, and an incredible variety of tropical marine species.

Keep your eyes peeled and you may even encounter sea turtles, dolphins, and other larger pelagic visitors that occasionally cruise through these Caribbean waters.

Together with your instructor you will have a fun, safe and colourful first experience in diving.

Location
Taganga is an old fishing village located just 15 minutes from the big bustling Santa Marta. It is known to be a popular destination for backpackers wishing to stay close to the water, have a couple of drinks and dive in a relaxed atmosphere (of course not in that order). The main road along the beach, is filled with fishermen and local kids playing football during the day. In the evening, when the temperature drops, the restaurants, cafés and beach front attracts divers, hikers and backpackers alike. The many activities around Taganga and Tayrona National Park will keep you busy for days and are also the reason why many travellers end up extending their stay in this area of Colombia.

Your Guesthouse
Villa Mary is your cozy home during your stay. This colourful little pearl has great communal areas and hammocks and is located just a five-minute walk from the beach and the dive center. This family-run accommodation is clean and cozy, with the friendliest reception staff, who are happy to help you plan your onward travels, or trekking in Tayrona. If you prefer to cook your own food, there is a little communal kitchen. The hostel offers tasty breakfast options meals at a low cost, and there's a laundry service and free WIFI.

Your room - Private accommodation
Twin or double bed in spacious room with private bathroom, fan cooling and semi-hot water for your shower (This you will realise is quite a standard for Colombia, but if you want a hot shower, you can take one at the dive center, where they will provide you towels after your diving for that exact purpose).