Bahía Solano · Colombia · Seamount
La Piedra de la Esperanza
Submerged mountain at the mouth of Ensenada de Utría
Area photo: BlancaNDiaz · CC BY-SA 4.0
La Piedra de la Esperanza is a submerged mountain at the south-western entrance of the Ensenada de Utría, close to the island of Playa Blanca, and a traditional fishing site. The dive runs between 24 m and 36 m, with the boat anchored on the south-west flank.
Also known as Piedra de la Esperanza.
Where it is and how deep
5.9946° N, 77.3412° WApproximate position — the dashed circle shows where the site lies; your operator's briefing has the mooring.
The dive
The route over this submerged mountain starts by anchoring the boat on the south-west flank, at a depth that can range from 36 m (120 ft) up to 24 m (80 ft). The site is a traditional fishing ground at the south-west entrance of the Ensenada de Utría.
Marine life and season
The sources we used don't single out particular species here.
| Jan | Feb | Mar | Apr | May | Jun | Jul | Aug | Sep | Oct | Nov | Dec |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Good | Good | Good | Fair | Fair | Good | Prime | Prime | Prime | Prime | Fair | Fair |
Season follows Bahía Solano: Jul–Oct is humpback season and the main reason to come; this is one of the wettest coasts on earth, so visibility is never reliable.
Sources
- Guía de buceo de Bahía Solano — Agenda del Mar
- Bahía Solano — DiveDreamers
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