la virgen

La Virgen is an intermediate dive to 20 meters near the Rosario Islands off Cartagena, Colombia. Named after a submerged statue of the Virgin Mary placed on the reef as a local devotional marker, this unique site combines cultural interest with beautiful Caribbean reef diving. The reef around the statue features healthy coral formations with diverse tropical fish, while the statue itself has become colonized by marine organisms. The warm, clear waters and the unusual underwater landmark make La Virgen a distinctive and popular dive in the Cartagena area.