Diving in Bahia Solano

At 110 feet in depth the wreck of the former Colombian Navy vessel - Sebastian de Belalcazar - is out of reach to open water divers but remains an enticing attraction to Advanced level divers. The ship, scuttled to provide a haven for marine life, has an incredibly interesting history not to mention its current sea bed residents. Originally a US Navy boat that survived Pearl Harbor, it was decommissioned by the US and sold to Colombia and named after the Spanish Conquistador. Here, the vessel and crew were responsible for intercepting the largest shipment of weapons destined for the M19 guerrilla group. Now, experienced divers can glide over its hull, see into the control room, view massive snappers, groupers and the occasional shark that frequent the wreck. For very experienced divers, if the conditions are appropriate, there are possibilities of exploring the insides.

Location:
Bahia Solano, Choco

Contact Rodrigo Fajardo at the Hostal del Mar
Bahía Solano, Colombia

Diving

Getting There
To get to Bahia Solano you need to fly from either Pereira, Quibdo or Medellin.

Travel Tips: Check the equipment.

Price Description: $50 for two tanks plus some extra fees for boat gasoline

Relative price: High End

Travel Skills: advanced/difficult.

In the immediate area there are kayaking, hiking, beaching and fishing opportunities

Contact Information:
Phone: 574 682 7415
E-mail: rfajardo(at)remove-this.bis.com.co

By Richard McColl

With over five years travelling and working in Latin America, Richard feels most at home here in the big Continent. From the former Scottish...

Created: 05 Nov 2007

Updated: 10 Mar 2008

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