Nuquí & the Gulf of Tribugá · Colombia · Reef
La Roñosa
Groupers, tarpon and snappers around a large rock formation with corals
La Roñosa is a large rocky formation south of Nuquí, 15 m deep, and one of the favourite sites lying opposite the El Amargal reserve near Arusí. Corals grow on the rock, and groupers, tarpon and snappers can be seen around it.
Also known as La Ronosa.
Where it is and how deep
No published position for this site — the map shows Nuquí & the Gulf of Tribugá and its other sites; operators know the mooring.
The dive
La Roñosa is a large rocky formation with a depth of 15 m. Corals grow over the formation, and the fish to look for around it are groupers, tarpon and snappers.
Marine life and season
- Groupers
| Jan | Feb | Mar | Apr | May | Jun | Jul | Aug | Sep | Oct | Nov | Dec |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Good | Good | Prime | Prime | Prime | Prime | Prime | Prime | Good | Good | Good | Good |
Season follows Nuquí & the Gulf of Tribugá: Boats run all year; March to August is the best stretch, taking in the sardine run around May and the start of whale watching in July.
Know before you go
- Strong currents run along this coast and are best avoided; keep to every safety measure on the dive.
Dive videos
Buceo en Roñosa, Cabo corrientes, Nuquí · Fabián Rojas on YouTube
Sources
- Diving in Chocó | Colombia Travel — ProColombia
- Pacific Diving Plan | Reserva El Amargal — Reserva Natural El Amargal
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