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Dive Spot Guide•
imelda
Beginner-friendly Cartagena boat dive on a coral mountain.
Local operator required
Boat staging and park logistics make a local operator the practical way to run Imelda.
Boat-access coral mountain in the Rosario Islands with a shallow top, wall profile, and lots of reef life.
About imelda
Imelda is a boat-access coral mountain in the Rosario Islands with a relaxed reef-wall profile and plenty of Caribbean fish life. It works well for beginners who are comfortable on a boat and want a classic Cartagena day dive with structure and color.
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Research Estimate At imelda
Conservative baseline from public research. No community dives logged yet.
VisibilityVisibility: 20m
AccessSimple entry
CoralHealthy coral
Aquatic LifeGreat variety
FacilitiesExcellent facilities
Crowd / PopularityQuite busy
CurrentLight current
SurgeLight surge
Where Is imelda?
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Community sourced coordinates.
imelda Planning Details
Depth range, seasonality, and planning context.
Reported Depth
15m - 40m
Depth Note
Coral mountain with a shallow top around 15 m and a wall that drops to 40 m.
Best Season
December through April, when the dry season usually gives the cleanest boat days.
Typical Conditions
Warm Caribbean water, coral mountain structure, and generally light to moderate currents.
Safety & Access At imelda
Site conditions, restrictions, and access requirements.
Site Conditions
Boat traffic
Safety Notes
Keep an eye on boat movement, stay inside the planned wall profile, and let the guide choose the day around the sea state.
Access Restrictions
Boat access from Cartagena or the islands is the normal route, and the site is best booked through a local operator rather than approached independently.
Legal Notes
The site sits inside the Rosario Islands coral park, so park rules and operator guidance apply.
Local Intel For imelda
Community notes to help plan your visit.
Scuba Diving
A beginner-friendly boat dive with a shallow top, a clear wall profile, and enough reef structure for an easy, relaxed session.
Snorkeling
Not a snorkel-first site; the wall and depth profile make scuba the better fit.
Wildlife at imelda
Species commonly reported at this site, with direct links into their wildlife guides.
Recent Logged Visits At imelda
Community dive logs and visit reports for this site.
Dive Spot Log Averages At imelda
Average conditions based on logged dives & visits.
Conditions
Avg. Visibility20m
Activity
No dive activity logged yet.
