Nuquí & the Gulf of Tribugá · Colombia · Pinnacle · Reef
Piedra de Fidel
Yellow tube corals and gorgonians on a prominent rock, with schools of jacks
Piedra de Fidel is a prominent rock south of Nuquí, rising from the seabed at 40 m, and one of the most demanding dives on this part of the Chocó coast. Gorgonians cover the rock and schools of jacks gather around 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 de Fidel is a highly prominent rock rising from the seabed, with a depth of 40 m. Its rocks are full of gorgonians, with tubular corals in vibrant yellow among them, and schools of jacks are the fish divers come for.
Marine life and season
- Trevally & jacks
| 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 on this coast and are best avoided; follow every safety measure on the dive.
Sources
- Diving in Chocó | Colombia Travel — ProColombia
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