Most of the tour operators in Taganga are scuba dive centers. Ask around to other journeyers about their experience with these shops before settling for one. Inquire with local pescadores about going on a fishing expedition. At last a few tour agencies have offices in this village. They can help you plan your trip to Ciudad Perdida, Tayrona or further afield without having to go all the way in to Santa Marta.
For many years only one tour agency was authorized to lead groups to the Ciudad Perdida (Lost City). Now a second has joined the ranks, Sierra Tours, and quickly has earned a name. Groups of five to 10 trek into the deep folds of the Sierra Nevada heights for six-days/five-nights, though smaller...
The oldest scuba shop in Taganga, and the one most frequently recommended is Poseidon Dive Center. Poseidon offers mini-courses for those who don't have much time, yet want a little taste of the briny deeps ($95, half-day, two dives). It provides full courses in open water (four-day, $337, four...