Ankla Azul
Bahia Solano Diving Center
Bahía Solano’s Premier Dive Center. Since 2018, we have set the standard for diver education, safety, and conservation in the Colombian Pacific. As a proud SSI Instructor Training Center and Blue Oceans Award winner, we don’t just guide dives—we protect the ocean.
300+reviews
Dive
The Wild Pacific
Where the jungle meets the deep. Experience Colombia’s most biodiverse diving destination.
Fun Dives & Exploration
Explore volcanic reefs, shipwrecks, and the wild currents of the Chocó.
Make the Ocean Your Story
Local Fun Dives
Our Fun Dives take certified divers into the heart of the wild. Just minutes from the dock, you will explore volcanic reefs, walls, and the Sebastián de Belalcázar wreck. Expect schooling snappers, turtles, and seasonal humpback songs.
From: COP 410.000
North Dive — Cabo Marzo (Advanced+)
The ultimate Fun Dive upgrade. A 2-hour coastal run to the wild north for Advanced divers. Expect big pelagics: schools of jacks, barracuda, and reef sharks patrolling the currents.
From: COP 1.050.000
Choose Your Adventure
NEED A RECOMMENDATION?
Message us your certification level and dates. We’ll build the perfect dive plan for you.
Get Certified
From Open Water to Instructor. World-class SSI training in the Colombian Pacific.
Where Adventure Runs on Fins
Train in the Wild
SSI certification in Colombia’s most biodiverse waters. From your first Open Water breaths to Advanced exploration and Rescue skills. We train confident divers who are ready for real-world currents and deep walls.
From: COP 1.700.000
The SSI Standard
We teach with patience and purpose. As an Instructor Training Center, we set the highest bar for safety and conservation. Our goal is simple: to create divers who respect the ocean and master their buoyancy.
Choose Your Course
NEED A RECOMMENDATION?
Message us your certification level and dates. We’ll build the perfect dive plan for you.
First Time Diving?
No experience needed. Discover the ocean safely with a professional instructor.
Find Your Wild Blue
Discover the Underwater World
New to the ocean? We keep it gentle and fun. Start with practice in calm water, then take a guided dive on a shallow reef. It is not a certification course—it is the perfect, safe first step into the Pacific.
From: COP 180.000
Safety First, Always
Calm coaching, clear briefings, and patient instructors. We prioritize your comfort above all else. You will be under direct supervision from the moment you enter the water until you surface.
Select Your Experience
NEED A RECOMMENDATION?
Message us your certification level and dates. We’ll build the perfect dive plan for you.
Biodiversity
of the Chocó
Where the rainforest meets the reef. Discover the creatures that call this black-sand coast home.
Meet the Locals
Discover the Underwater World
Reef Fish
Seasons of the Pacific
This is Pacific Colombia at its rawest—remote, biodiverse
Whale Shark Season (March – May)
Humpback Whale Season (July – Oct)
The Ray & Guitarfish Season (Jan – March)
Purpose
Beyond Diving
We don’t just dive the ocean—we protect it. Community, conservation, and restoration.
Community & Conservation
Protect What You Love
What Divers Say
300+Reviews
Nicole Reynolds
“I spent three days with the Ankla Azul team for scuba diving and it was an incredible experience… Ja, the main dive master and instructor, takes pride in his diving excursions and it’s clear he has a huge love for Bahia Solano and the wildlife here.”
Magda K
“The dive center impressed us a lot – the equipment was top quality, making every dive comfortable and safe… Besides scuba diving, we had the chance to try freediving, which at the waterfall was an absolutely unique experience.”
Vinha Damanta
“I did 3 dives with the guys from Ankla Azul and all three were great… The diveshop gives much attention to safety and following the right procedures which gives you a very safe feeling. They have excellent gear almost new do they kit you out like a pro.”
Gloria Guillin Cuello
“This time, I did my first dive with Ankla Azul and three other friends. The experience was spectacular, from the beginning of the training to the practice session. Our instructor demonstrated kindness and knowledge, providing us with a safe guide.”
Adèle B
Absolutely amazing experience! The dive was unforgettable, we could hear the whales singing underwater the entire time… The team at Ankla Azul is super professional, the equipment is top quality, and everything felt very safe and well-organized.”
More Than Kicking Your Fins
At Ankla Azul, diving is more than kicking your fins. It’s patient teaching, sharp safety, and real care for the place we call home. As an SSI Instructor Training Center and an SSI Blue Oceans Center (2025 award), we blend skill-building with ocean awareness—Fish ID, coral nursery work, community education, and rescue support—so every dive grows confidence and respect for Bahía Solano’s wild Pacific.