Welcome to Ocean Lovers
PADI 5* Dive Resort & Hostal in Taganga, Santa Marta, Colombia
*** GET YOUR PADI AND STAY FOR FREE ***
Take the PADI Open Water, Advanced or Rescue/EFR course until 15.12.2023 get 2 free nights in our brand new 6-bed dorm. The PADI Divemaster training includes 1 month free stay.
(subject to availability)
Experience the ultimate scuba diving adventure in the Caribbean coast of Colombia with Ocean Lovers Taganga, a PADI 5* Dive Resort that is renowned for its exceptional service and professionalism. Our team of experts is committed to providing you with a safe and enjoyable diving experience in the Tayrona National park and its surrounding waters.
We take pride in offering personalized attention to each of our guests, ensuring that you receive the best service possible. Our small group sizes allow us to focus on your individual needs and preferences, making your experience truly unforgettable.
Get ready for the greatest Dive & Stay experience! Discover the perfect blend of comfort and convenience at our hostel, located right next to the dive center and just a few steps away from Taganga beach.
At Ocean Lovers Taganga, we are passionate about preserving the beauty of our underwater world. That’s why we partner with Proyecto Marea Recicla to organize beach and dive clean-up events in Taganga and Tayrona National Park. Together, we have removed several tons of trash over the years from the ocean, and we continue to work towards a cleaner, healthier environment.
Join us for an unforgettable diving adventure and discover the wonders of the Caribbean coast of Colombia with Ocean Lovers Taganga.
REASONS WHY TO DIVE WITH US
We understand the importance of safety and prioritize it by providing rigorous training, maintaining our equipment to the highest standards, and strictly adhering to safety protocols. Our experienced staff members are not only certified dive instructors, divemasters and boat captains, who can offer comprehensive training and guidance to divers of all skill levels, but they are also trained in first aid and rescue procedures. Our whole team is highly skilled, and also incredibly enjoyable to be around. You’re sure to have a wonderful time with them both in and out of the water…
LEARN TO DIVE
Sign up for the PADI Open Water Diver course or take the plunge and try diving today! Explore the world underwater with us!
BECOME AN EXPERT DIVER
Bring your diving skills to the next level! Sign up for the PADI Advanced or Rescue Diver course and become a proficient and skilled diver.
DIVE & STAY
Enjoy the comfort of our deluxe apartments or opt for our trendy cube style dorm. Save 15% when diving and staying with us!
DIVE SITES & CONDITIONS
Taganga is quickly making a name for itself as an excellent diving location. Due to the close proximity, it only takes a few minutes by boat to get into Tayrona Park. Well known for the impressive hikes and beaches, Tayrona also offers a magical underwater world. There are 20+ dive sites, including reefs, sunken ships, caves, and a variety of marine life. Coral here can be huge and colorful, and is in great condition. From beginner to experienced, there is something for all level of diver.
FROM OUR BLOG
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Taganga- Sal, si puedes or Go… if you can!
Why I spent 5 months in the small, not even really pretty village Taganga and just could not leave and what I did in the whole time here, I will tell you now. It is not the first time for me in Colombia and also not in Taganga. I was already in Colombia in 2021 […]
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Fascination Night Dive
I remember my first night dive. The sun had set and darkness was falling. Butterflies in my stomach reminded me that this was not a normal dive. What would I see? I had my gear strapped on, and the unfamiliar flashlight around my wrist. Trepidation hit as we walked into the darkness of the water. […]
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Taganga a small fishing village?
Definitely not Taganga! Taganga is a rising star for diving and tourism. So, where is Taganga? It is located by the Caribbean coast and 15 min (5 km) away from Santa Marta. Also, it’s near Tayrona National Park. More than 4,000 people live in Taganga. In Tayrona National Park, there are wonderful diving spots. But, […]
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Snorkling worth to try?
Have you ever considered scuba diving, but the idea terrifies you? Do you worry that you aren’t the best swimmer, and don’t feel comfortable jumping into the deep end (puns fully intended)? Would LOVE to dive, but have medical reasons why you can’t? Have you ever considered snorkeling? No? Well – I’m here to tell […]
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Why to keep on diving and getting your PADI Advanced Open Water
Hey everybody, so you might have seen my other blog post about getting an Open Water certification. (If not, you can find it here: https://www.oceanloverstaganga.com/why-you-should-become-a-certified-open-water-diver/). In that post, I explained how diving for the first time was like being an astronaut exploring new planets. Are you an Open Water Diver? Have you already seen a […]
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10 interesting facts about lion fish
I remember the first time I saw a lionfish. It was beautiful. It’s quite a stunning fish – striped grey and red and then it has feathery spines (18) that fan out from its body. I was mesmerized by its presence, as I’m sure other fish are. But, had I known just how dangerous that […]
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Why you should become a certified Open Water Diver
Did you ever had an urge to explore the ocean from another point of view than from the outside of the aquarium? To be able to swim with every kind of underwater species together, and not simply standing beside them, watching their weightlessness? It`s like little astronauts flying in their own universe. I had the […]
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Help us to protect our oceans today – join us at PADI Aware Week 2022
Ocean conservation week is right around the corner. It starts on September 17th. I am excited that I’ve gotten to be involved in a bit of the planning process – as I have subsequently learned a lot about the ocean’s health. I don’t know about you – but, I’ve always loved diving. I thought I […]
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Taganga, una caja de pandora
Bucear en el Caribe es una experiencia más que gratificante, sus aguas claras y cálidas llenas de vida lo hacen un destino imperdible para todos aquellos que amamos estar bajo el agua y Taganga es sin ninguna duda un lugar ideal si te quieres pegar una escapada al mar y olvidarte de tus problemas por […]
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What’s a day like in your Divemaster training – Brian’s story with Ocean Lovers
After completing the PADI Advanced Open Water Diver course at Ocean Lovers, I soon returned home to Texas, but there was one thing that I could not get out of my mind – and that was returning to Taganga in order to continue learning and diving in the beautiful waters of Tayrona National Park with […]
