Diving Taganga PADI Dive Resort

Tucked into the heart of Taganga in Santa Marta, Colombia, Diving Taganga is a certified PADI Dive Resort that pairs professional diving education with easy-going hospitality. Vibrant coral reefs and the rich marine biodiversity of Tayrona National Park sit just minutes from the doorstep, where divers can encounter everything from sharks, whales and turtles to ocean fish, eels, echinoderms, corals, anemones and jellyfish.

Courses for every level

With two PADI instructors and seven courses and activities on offer, the centre suits complete beginners and certified divers alike. Try a PADI Discover Scuba Diving session, work towards your PADI Open Water Diver or PADI Advanced Open Water Diver certification, sharpen your skills with PADI Rescue Diver or Emergency First Response, or get back in the water with the PADI ReActivate refresher. Half-day dive trips start from USD 97.

An on-site training pool offers a safe, comfortable space to build confidence before heading into the ocean. Facilities include air conditioning, free Wi-Fi, food and drinks, and equipment sales, with English, Spanish and French spoken.