Top Cartagena Scuba Diving

Set sail for the Rosario Islands with this group catamaran expedition from Cartagena. You will be able to anchor at Isla Grande and Isla Bela, where you will have the opportunity to jump into the water to practice snorkeling. Lunch and refreshments will also be served at no additional charge.

Explore the pristine beaches of the Rosario and Barú islands during this day trip from Cartagena. Travel off the coast of Colombia via speedboat or standard boat (depending on the option selected) to the Corales del Rosario National Park. Swim and snorkel in the azure waters, relax on the soft sand beaches, and take in the picturesque natural surroundings. National park fees, lunch, and snorkel equipment are included.

If you're trying to dive for the first time, opt for a full-day course designed specifically for beginners in Cartagena, home to some of the most diverse marine life in the Caribbean Sea. The day before your dive you will learn all the necessary safety techniques and procedures in a pool, before exploring underwater at your own pace in a small group limited to four people.

If you want to dig beneath the tourist sites and really learn about the culture and history of Colombia, this 'Freedom Tour' of San Basilio de Palenque is ideal. With a knowledgeable local tour guide you'll visit a variety of places that demonstrate how the distinct African culture has been maintained for centuries. Learn about traditional music and dance, folk medicine, and Palenque's unique language.

Discover the fascinating and often-overlooked history of Palenque on a private tour from Cartagena. You'll learn about the Palenqueros' fight for freedom and the cultural traditions that have been passed down through generations. Highlights include the museum dedicated to the town's Afro-Colombian heritage, seeing the traditional houses, and witnessing the vibrant music and dance that are an integral part of daily life in the village.

Take a 2-hour cruise along the tranquil waters of Cartagena Bay and enjoy the flexibility of tailoring the experience to your budget and preferences. While taking in the views of the city's colorful colonial architecture from the boat, you can enjoy a 4-course dinner with a choice of international cuisine or sushi and a drink or bottle of wine. If you don't want to eat, you can simply book the cruise alone.

Venture out onto the Caribbean aboard a fun pirate ship excursion from Cartagena. Set sail just before the golden hour and take in the sights along the coast including the San Sebastian Fort, the towering Virgen del Carmen statue, and the Santa Cruz Fort. Sip on beverages from the bar and watch the sun dip below the horizon for the perfect end to your day.

Don’t just feast on Colombian cuisine, master the basics of South American food during a cooking class in Cartagena. In an intimate group limited to 12 fellow food lovers, you’ll receive personalized attention from a professional chef as you prepare local delicacies such as sea bass ceviche, seared beef, and coconut rice. Plus, you’ll all sit down together to enjoy the fuits of your labor at the end.

Discover the captivating colonial charm of Cartagena on a spectacular City Sightseeing hop-on hop-off bus tour of the city. See all of Cartagena’s alluring attractions from the unique perspective of a double-decker bus; visit the renowned Rafael Núñez house, the colossal Castillo de San Felipe, and the legendary statue of Simon Bolivar. Enjoy unlimited hopping on and off for 48 hours as you experience the ultimate way to see the city sights.

Explore the coastline beyond Cartagena with this full-day private boat tour. Leave the navigating to your private guide and admire views during the journey to the Rosario Islands. Visit the islands of Cholon and Baru for a day spent sunbathing and swimming. Return to Cartagena at the end of the day. Plus, you'll depart from a private marina rather than battling the crowds of the public one.

In this beautiful place you will discover a mud volcano that has the properties of the dead sea, in which you can enter, but you will never be able to touch the bottom, due to the chemical properties of the mud. In addition, the mud has healing properties that help your skin stop the aging process. All this while you and your friends or family have fun discovering and understanding this new experience. We will also visit the Galerazamba salt flats where we will see how a microorganism turns the water pink, but this attraction is temporary and depends on the weather conditions, so it only has a pink color from April to May. (But it will depend on whether it rains or not, since the rain melts the salt crystals and dilutes the pink color). We only take you there in April and may

Get your day off to a great start with a private rooftop brunch in the heart of Cartagena. Join your host in the Getsemaní neighborhood and enjoy a glass of sparkling wine and some tapas while you get to know each other. Next, grab your supplies and learn painting techniques to create a beautiful piece of art to take home.

Cartagena’s Caribbean seafront and UNESCO-listed monuments offer a romantic backdrop for a bike ride and this small-group tour checks off all the highlights. Accompanied by a guide, visit most of the old city, including Centenario park and the Getsemani neighborhood, where you can catch sight of cool graffiti and local people in the middle of their everyday activities.

Learn to dance the Rumba and be a part of Cartagena’s nightlife scene with this dance workshop that taches you the Salsa and Champeta too! Get the footwork and rhythmic basics from your instructor and learn to incorporate these techniques into a routine. Enjoy a special in-house made cocktail and then hit the dance floor to freestyle what you’ve learned and enjoy the party.

The BUZOS DE BARU dive center is a PADI RESORT with more than 20 years of continuous operation in the city, positioned as one of the best diving schools in Cartagena. We have qualified PADI instructors, and trained personnel for teaching and diving guidance We have a great infrastructure in diving equipment, compressor, boats, training pool, and an excellent team ready to help and accompany you in your first steps of this beautiful activity.

The BUZOS DE BARU dive center is a PADI RESORT with more than 20 years of continuous operation in the city, positioned as one of the best diving schools in Cartagena. We have qualified PADI instructors, and trained personnel for teaching and diving guidance, we like to do long dives and go to the most beautiful places possible for each day depending on the weather in the area.