Fees · Country Guide
Colombia
Two seas, six dive regions, from relaxed Caribbean reefs to expedition-grade Pacific shark country
Fees And Permits
Confirm these fees before you book so your operator plan and day budget match what you will pay onsite.
Fees You Can't Skip
- San Andres, Providencia and Santa Catalina visitor tourist card - Confirm the current amount before departure
- Tayrona National Natural Park admission - 2026 posted foreign nonresident: COP 81,000 low season, COP 96,500 high season, or COP 43,500 Bahia Concha sector
- Typical payment pattern: Costs are region-specific, not one Colombia dive levy.
What people usually pay
Costs are region-specific, not one Colombia dive levy. The archipelago tourist card is separate from marine parks. National parks can charge entry, require reservation or operator approval, and impose a distinct accident-assistance policy. All listed Colombian peso figures reflect published 2026 guidance where available, not a live checkout quote. Always verify eligibility, vessel flag, season, inclusions and the official tariff before travel.
| Fee | Amount | Applies to | Where to pay | Notes |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| San Andres, Providencia and Santa Catalina visitor tourist card | Confirm the current amount before departure 2026 archipelago entry; exemptions may apply | Most nonresident travelers to San Andres, Providencia and Santa Catalina | Airline/approved sales process before departure; confirm current government rules | Confirm the current charge and payment process with your carrier or the archipelago government. This is separate from scuba and national-park fees. |
| Tayrona National Natural Park admission | 2026 posted foreign nonresident: COP 81,000 low season, COP 96,500 high season, or COP 43,500 Bahia Concha sector Per park visit under the applicable seasonal or sector schedule | Visitors entering the fee-bearing Tayrona park sectors | Official Tayrona ticketing / park-approved collection channel | Nationality, Colombian residence, CAN membership, age and origin can change the tariff. Check the park's three annual closure periods and buy required visitor accident cover separately. A scuba boat itinerary must confirm its park-entry handling. |
| Tayrona visitor accident-assistance insurance | Separate current premium; confirm with approved insurer or operator Applicable protected-area visit | Tayrona park visitors as required | Park-approved insurer or authorized operator | This local visitor policy is not a substitute for decompression illness treatment or rescue/medical evacuation insurance. |
| Rosario Islands protected-area entry and access | Rosario-sector fee not independently verified Per relevant visit or permitted marine activity | Relevant Rosario national-park visitors and dive/snorkel excursions | Park-confirmed payment channel or authorized operator | The current park webpage displays a charge for the separate San Bernardo sector, which must not be copied as the Rosario charge. Ask for a line-item statement of park, port and operator charges. |
| Rosario national park visitor accident and assistance policy | Separate premium; current amount must be confirmed For each insured park visit as required | Visitors to Corales del Rosario y de San Bernardo park | PNN-approved providers such as Positiva or Zurich, or an approved operator arrangement | The national park confirmed in June 2026 that the policy is mandatory and charged independently from admission. Verify policy evidence before the boat departs. |
| Gorgona National Natural Park admission | Published foreign nonresident: COP 77,500; eligible Colombian/CAN/resident adult: COP 32,000; eligible younger visitor: COP 19,500 Park visit, with reservation and insurance separately | Approved Gorgona day visitors and applicable vessel expeditions | Official park channel via authorized operator and advance contact | As of 2026, land-based tourism accommodation and meals on the island remain unavailable. The park says reserve at least 4 days in advance for normal visits and longer for certain vessel categories; reconfirm capacity, fee and operator requirements. |
| Malpelo protected-sanctuary diver and vessel rights | Park table: COP 169,000 per diver/day for eligible national/CAN/resident divers and for foreign nonresidents on Colombia-flag vessels; COP 314,500 per diver/day for nonresidents on foreign-flag vessels Daily diver charge during authorized multi-day expedition; vessel fees additional | Advanced-certified Malpelo scuba expedition divers | Park authorization and payment coordinated with the approved liveaboard operator | Park fee categories depend on nationality, residency and vessel flag; additional vessel/port charges, onboard accommodation, dive cover and transport may not be included. Get capacity approval before payment. The sanctuary requires at least 35 logged dives. |
| Old Providence McBean Lagoon national park fee | Published foreign nonresident: COP 27,500; eligible resident/CAN adults: COP 16,500 On admission to fee-bearing open park areas | Visitors entering permitted Old Providence McBean Lagoon sectors | Official park/approved local provider | The posted park tariff is not authorization for the closed Crab Cay sector. Crab Cay and adjacent waters are shut during September 18-December 17, 2026 works period; verify reopening and all other sector restrictions. |
| Diving and travel medical evacuation coverage | Varies by insurer, trip length, activity and destination For the complete trip, including remote boat legs and any diving days | Scuba and freedive travelers, especially Gorgona and Malpelo expeditions | Independent dive insurer or travel insurer offering confirmed scuba and evacuation coverage | Check actual depth/activity limits, recompression treatment, search and rescue, vessel transfers, regional exclusions and whether evacuation is arranged and paid by the policy. Park visitor insurance is a different requirement. |
Fee
San Andres, Providencia and Santa Catalina visitor tourist card
2026 archipelago entry; exemptions may apply
- Amount
- Confirm the current amount before departure
- Applies to
- Most nonresident travelers to San Andres, Providencia and Santa Catalina
- Where to pay
- Airline/approved sales process before departure; confirm current government rules
- Notes
Confirm the current charge and payment process with your carrier or the archipelago government. This is separate from scuba and national-park fees.
Tayrona National Natural Park admission
Per park visit under the applicable seasonal or sector schedule
- Amount
- 2026 posted foreign nonresident: COP 81,000 low season, COP 96,500 high season, or COP 43,500 Bahia Concha sector
- Applies to
- Visitors entering the fee-bearing Tayrona park sectors
- Where to pay
- Official Tayrona ticketing / park-approved collection channel
- Notes
Nationality, Colombian residence, CAN membership, age and origin can change the tariff. Check the park's three annual closure periods and buy required visitor accident cover separately. A scuba boat itinerary must confirm its park-entry handling.
Tayrona visitor accident-assistance insurance
Applicable protected-area visit
- Amount
- Separate current premium; confirm with approved insurer or operator
- Applies to
- Tayrona park visitors as required
- Where to pay
- Park-approved insurer or authorized operator
- Notes
This local visitor policy is not a substitute for decompression illness treatment or rescue/medical evacuation insurance.
Rosario Islands protected-area entry and access
Per relevant visit or permitted marine activity
- Amount
- Rosario-sector fee not independently verified
- Applies to
- Relevant Rosario national-park visitors and dive/snorkel excursions
- Where to pay
- Park-confirmed payment channel or authorized operator
- Notes
The current park webpage displays a charge for the separate San Bernardo sector, which must not be copied as the Rosario charge. Ask for a line-item statement of park, port and operator charges.
Rosario national park visitor accident and assistance policy
For each insured park visit as required
- Amount
- Separate premium; current amount must be confirmed
- Applies to
- Visitors to Corales del Rosario y de San Bernardo park
- Where to pay
- PNN-approved providers such as Positiva or Zurich, or an approved operator arrangement
- Notes
The national park confirmed in June 2026 that the policy is mandatory and charged independently from admission. Verify policy evidence before the boat departs.
Gorgona National Natural Park admission
Park visit, with reservation and insurance separately
- Amount
- Published foreign nonresident: COP 77,500; eligible Colombian/CAN/resident adult: COP 32,000; eligible younger visitor: COP 19,500
- Applies to
- Approved Gorgona day visitors and applicable vessel expeditions
- Where to pay
- Official park channel via authorized operator and advance contact
- Notes
As of 2026, land-based tourism accommodation and meals on the island remain unavailable. The park says reserve at least 4 days in advance for normal visits and longer for certain vessel categories; reconfirm capacity, fee and operator requirements.
Malpelo protected-sanctuary diver and vessel rights
Daily diver charge during authorized multi-day expedition; vessel fees additional
- Amount
- Park table: COP 169,000 per diver/day for eligible national/CAN/resident divers and for foreign nonresidents on Colombia-flag vessels; COP 314,500 per diver/day for nonresidents on foreign-flag vessels
- Applies to
- Advanced-certified Malpelo scuba expedition divers
- Where to pay
- Park authorization and payment coordinated with the approved liveaboard operator
- Notes
Park fee categories depend on nationality, residency and vessel flag; additional vessel/port charges, onboard accommodation, dive cover and transport may not be included. Get capacity approval before payment. The sanctuary requires at least 35 logged dives.
Old Providence McBean Lagoon national park fee
On admission to fee-bearing open park areas
- Amount
- Published foreign nonresident: COP 27,500; eligible resident/CAN adults: COP 16,500
- Applies to
- Visitors entering permitted Old Providence McBean Lagoon sectors
- Where to pay
- Official park/approved local provider
- Notes
The posted park tariff is not authorization for the closed Crab Cay sector. Crab Cay and adjacent waters are shut during September 18-December 17, 2026 works period; verify reopening and all other sector restrictions.
Diving and travel medical evacuation coverage
For the complete trip, including remote boat legs and any diving days
- Amount
- Varies by insurer, trip length, activity and destination
- Applies to
- Scuba and freedive travelers, especially Gorgona and Malpelo expeditions
- Where to pay
- Independent dive insurer or travel insurer offering confirmed scuba and evacuation coverage
- Notes
Check actual depth/activity limits, recompression treatment, search and rescue, vessel transfers, regional exclusions and whether evacuation is arranged and paid by the policy. Park visitor insurance is a different requirement.