Ocean Lovers Taganga

On Colombia's Caribbean coast at Taganga near Santa Marta, Ocean Lovers Taganga is a PADI 5-Star IDC Resort recognised for its exceptional service and professionalism. With seven PADI instructors, a warm and personalised approach, and deliberately small group sizes, the centre gives every diver the individual attention that makes each underwater adventure feel genuinely its own.

Courses and diving

The line-up spans 22 courses and activities, from PADI Open Water Diver (from USD 449) and Advanced Open Water Diver (from USD 370) to specialities such as Enriched Air, Deep Diver, Drift Diver and Peak Performance Buoyancy, all the way to the PADI Divemaster (from USD 1170). Fun divers can join the Impressive Corals of Tayrona Park boat trip — two dives over roughly five hours, from USD 90.

Divers explore sites including Morrito Largo, Punta Aguja, El Morro de Santa Marta and El Cantil, encountering sharks, whales, turtles, ocean fish, corals and more in Tayrona National Park and the surrounding waters. With five languages spoken, a house reef, onsite accommodation and regular clean-up events, it suits divers who value personal service and marine conservation.