Map location of imelda
Propose meetup
Dive Spot Guide

imelda

Beginner-friendly Cartagena boat dive on a coral mountain.

Scuba DivingBoatBeginner
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.

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?

Map location of imelda
This spotNearby spots
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

Hazards, restrictions, and access requirements.

Key Hazards

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.

imelda Dive Conditions Planner

Use the planner to scan this week, inspect today in local time, and understand how exposure shapes conditions at imelda.

Current Snapshot
No data
🌥️Variable
Sunrise
No data
Time
No data
Sunset
No data
Surface / Entry
Wind No data · Tide No data
Great
Sea State
Swell No data · Period unavailable
Great
Visibility Outlook
Rain chance No data
Great
Wind
No data
Swell
No data

Exposure Profile at imelda

Directional shelter context for incoming swell.

Exposure Note

Hourly forecast data is not available yet.

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.

No Dive Logs Yet

Be the first to log a dive at this spot and share your experience!

Dive Spot Log Averages At imelda

Average conditions based on logged dives & visits.

Conditions
Avg. Visibility20m
Activity
No dive activity logged yet.
Loading nearby spots...

imelda Guide - Frequently Asked Questions

Planning answers for access, conditions, timing, and site logistics.

imelda Guide - Sources and Updates

Last Updated

Research Sources

colombia.travel · Tourism

Official tourism page for Rosario Islands community tourism and coral-reef context.

divingplanet.org · Operator

Rosario Islands operator page with current and facilities context.

Cartagena dive-shop listing with boats, pool training, and year-round operator scale.

Know this site? Improve Spot Details.