Nuquí⚠ data unverified
Colombia · South America · Pacific Ocean
3.9
/ 5
★★★★☆
Drift diving with 4 standout species — a great fit for most divers.
Level Intermediate
Marine life
4.5
Visibility
4.0
Accessibility
3.2
Facilities
2.8
Pros
- Excellent visibility up to 20 m
- 4 standout marine species
- Best conditions in Jul–Oct
Cons
- Moderate currents can pick up
Best for
Plan your trip
$$$🛏️
Suggested stay
1–2 days
💸
Cost level
Relative cost $$$ · ≈ $65/day
Very remote — few operators means higher cost and fewer choices.
🏨
Where to stay
Day-boat diving based at a dedicated dive resort or dive centre. A quiet, remote site — book lodging well in advance.
🧭
Real daily cost in Colombia
Around $65/day per person · food $24 · hotel $36
Good to know
- Moderate current that makes for an easy, relaxed drift.
- An Advanced Open Water certification is recommended.
- Prime season is Jul–Oct.
📷 Luca Cascianini · CC BY-SA 4.0
Depth
5–30 m (16–98 ft)
Visibility
20 m (66 ft)
Water temp
25–29°C (77–84°F)
Current
Moderate
Best season
Jul–Oct
Certification
Open Water
Dive shops
3
Why go
Nuquí is a reef site in the Pacific Ocean off Colombia, offering coral reefs and drift dives across its waters. Dives run to 30 m with around 20 m visibility, moderate currents and sea temperatures of 25–29°C. Marine highlights include humpback whales (seasonal), mantas, sharks and corals. Best season is Jul–Oct, typically reached by boat. A good choice for divers with some experience. Open Water certification is sufficient for most sites here.
Site type
ReefDrift
Access
Boat
Came hoping for humpback whales (seasonal), and it delivered. The 20 m visibility kept everything sharp.
Solid choice for intermediate divers. With a range down to 30 m there's room to work without pushing boundaries.
Really enjoyed it. Just watch your buoyancy when you drop in.