Calipso Dive Center

Calipso dive center. Photo by Andrea Davoust

Tempted by days of underwater exploring of Caribbean reefs and romantic nights in a seaside hammock, travelers are flocking to Calipso Dive Center's unique scuba diving safaris. There are two sites: the "Playa del Amor" (beach of love) in Guayaca bay, and Cabo de la Vela.

For beginner divers and divers-to-be, Guayaca is ideal, with lots of easy, fun dive spots and a relaxed atmosphere. Advanced and fun divers do six day dives and a night dive.

In Cabo de la Vela experienced divers can explore above and below the waves: there are amazing, rarely-seen dives, and before and after dives there's traditional food, dancing and games from the matriarchal Wayu indigenous culture. Safari-goers stay in a Wayu family's beachfront home.

Open water and advanced courses in Guayaca cost $300 (compared to $225-$250 normally), or $275 for fun divers. Trips are two or three days and one or two nights. Cabo de la Vela costs $375 for four days, three nights, and four dives.

Calipso also offers classes and fun dives out of Taganga, and has free dorms for divers.

Location:
Calle 12 # 1-40
Taganga, Colombia

Diving

Travel Tips: In Guayaca, take advantage of Calipso's snorkeling gear, too.

Price Description: $275-$375

Relative price: Mid-Range

Travel Skills: None

You Need to Bring: Snacks and a sleeping bag in case of windy nights.

Contact Information:
Phone: 575-421-9146
E-mail: roberdive(at)remove-this.hotmail.com
URL: www.calipsodivecenter.com

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Created: 30 Jan 2008

Updated: 15 May 2009

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