Born from the clash of tectonic plates, home to the Zenú people, and today a sanctuary of living reefs.
Eleven kilometers off the department of Córdoba, yet politically part of Bolívar, Isla Fuerte rose from the clash of tectonic plates. Rock structures surfaced and, over time, became the place where the Zenú people buried their most important chiefs. Years later, five families from Barú settled the island and made the riches of the sea their most precious resource.
In March, April and May the water is so clear you can pick the site from the boat, without even a mask, and keep discovering spots we didn't know existed.
Shallow, with huge coral life, lobsters and small reef fish. Ideal for coral lovers, minicourses and divers in training. Porites, fire coral, parrotfish and spiny lobster.
From the front of La Cebolleta beach out to about 800 m, a four-meter structure of acropora, soft corals, mounds of porites, siderastrea and orbicella that drops to twelve. An EcoHouse conservation project.
The best-preserved reef of the continental Caribbean, in open water. A skill check on a prior fun dive is mandatory. For divers ready for the deep blue.
Explore every site around Isla Fuerte. Tap a point on the map or the list to see its depth, level and the marine life you'll meet down there.
Every dive is different. It is common to find eagle rays, sea turtles, moray eels, snappers, grunts, parrotfish, angelfish, lobster and a great diversity of corals. We are building a living Fish ID of Isla Fuerte so you can recognize the species you meet underwater.
See the Fish ID specialtyIsla Fuerte sits in a quiet corner of the Caribbean. Here are the main routes, depending on where you start. We help you coordinate every leg.
Fly to Los Garzones airport in Montería.
Ground transport to Paso Nuevo, San Bernardo del Viento. About 2 hours.
A 20 to 30 minute boat from Paso Nuevo takes you to the island.
Head to the coast via Caucasia, Planeta Rica, Moñitos, Paso Nuevo.
9 to 10 hours by road. Secure partner parking waits for you in Paso Nuevo, we help arrange it.
Board the boat at Paso Nuevo for the final crossing.
Via Sincelejo, Lorica, Moñitos, Paso Nuevo.
About 6 to 7 hours by road to Paso Nuevo.
A short boat ride from Paso Nuevo and you've arrived.
Tip: always coordinate the boat in advance. Departures follow fixed schedules and depend on the sea.
