Fees · Destination Guide
Local reef and wall dives, Raizal guesthouses, and two islands to explore between water days.
Key fee: Archipelago tourist card and infrastructure contribution
COP 153,000 standard 2026 total, calculated from official rates
Confirm these fees before you book so your operator plan and day budget match what you will pay onsite.
Budget separately for the archipelago tourist card, any applicable national-park admission, and the operator or guide. Payment does not override a site closure or authorize entry into restricted habitat. Current official fees and a transparent tax calculation are given below; commercial trip prices remain date-specific.
| Fee | Amount | Applies to | Where to pay | Notes |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Archipelago tourist card and infrastructure contribution | COP 153,000 standard 2026 total, calculated from official rates 2026 fee basis; admission and stay remain subject to OCCRE and immigration rules. | Visitors subject to the archipelago tourist-card charge | Confirm the authorized purchase process with OCCRE or your airline before entering the archipelago. | Calculation: Articles 475 and 465 of the 2026 statute specify 2.22 UVT and 0.71 UVT, each rounded to the nearest COP 1,000. With 2026 UVT of COP 52,374, these are COP 116,000 plus COP 37,000. This is a statutory calculation, not a quoted booking total; verify collection and any exemption. The separate decree scan was unreadable. |
| Old Providence McBean Lagoon admission | Published: COP 8,000 / COP 16,500 / COP 27,500 by visitor category For the applicable authorized park visit; confirm current category, collection and route. | Visitors entering chargeable authorized areas of the national park | Ask the park office or authorized local provider how admission is collected for your outing. | The current park page displays COP 8,000 for its eligible younger Colombian/resident/CAN category, COP 16,500 for eligible adults over 25, and COP 27,500 for nonresident foreigners outside CAN. Present identification and confirm age boundaries or exemptions. Boats, guides and other services cost extra. Admission cannot be used to enter closed Crab Cay. |
| Authorized guide, boat and activity arrangements | Provider quote; confirm inclusions and cancellation terms The agreed outing or course dates | Scuba; Snorkeling; Dedicated freediving; Guided land outings | The selected local provider; park requirements confirmed with PNN where relevant. | Separate the operator price from park entry and insurance. Park information requires registration and an induction before protected-area entry; route-specific guidance and capacity restrictions also apply. Park requirements. No universal island-wide marine-park tag or independent freediving permit was established. |
Fee
2026 fee basis; admission and stay remain subject to OCCRE and immigration rules.
Calculation: Articles 475 and 465 of the 2026 statute specify 2.22 UVT and 0.71 UVT, each rounded to the nearest COP 1,000. With 2026 UVT of COP 52,374, these are COP 116,000 plus COP 37,000. This is a statutory calculation, not a quoted booking total; verify collection and any exemption. The separate decree scan was unreadable.
For the applicable authorized park visit; confirm current category, collection and route.
The current park page displays COP 8,000 for its eligible younger Colombian/resident/CAN category, COP 16,500 for eligible adults over 25, and COP 27,500 for nonresident foreigners outside CAN. Present identification and confirm age boundaries or exemptions. Boats, guides and other services cost extra. Admission cannot be used to enter closed Crab Cay.
The agreed outing or course dates
Separate the operator price from park entry and insurance. Park information requires registration and an induction before protected-area entry; route-specific guidance and capacity restrictions also apply. Park requirements. No universal island-wide marine-park tag or independent freediving permit was established.