Nuquí & the Gulf of Tribugá · Colombia · Reef
Piedra Bonita
Moray eels and octopuses in the crevices of a submerged ridge swept by current
Piedra Bonita is a submerged ridge of rocks no more than 12 m from the coast south of Nuquí, with a sandy bottom between them. It reaches 18 m, and a strong current carries schools of fish through it.
0Where 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
Piedra Bonita is a submerged mountain range of rocks with a sandy bottom, at a depth of 18 m. Its crevices are home to moray eels and octopuses, scorpionfish sit on the rocks, and different types of turtles are seen here.
Marine life and season
- Octopus & cuttlefish
- Sea turtles
| 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
- A strong current flows through the site; follow every safety measure on the dive.
Dive videos
Buceo en Piedra Bonita, Cabo Corrientes, Nuquí · Fabián Rojas on YouTube
Sources
- Diving in Chocó | Colombia Travel — ProColombia
- How to get to Nuquí | Colombia Travel — ProColombia
- Pacific Diving Plan | Reserva El Amargal — Reserva Natural El Amargal
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