Colombia · Spearfishing zone
Parques Nacionales Naturales (todas las áreas marinas protegidas)
What this zone is
Overview
How spearfishing is treated at Parques Nacionales Naturales (todas las áreas marinas protegidas).
Sport fishing is prohibited inside all National Natural Parks by Article 13 of Law 2 of 1959 and Article 2.2.2.1.15.1 of Decree 1076 of 2015. This includes marine parks such as Corales del Rosario y de San Bernardo, Old Providence McBean Lagoon, Utría and Malpelo Sanctuary. AUNAP Resolution 0549 of 2022 rules do not apply inside protected areas, where the environmental authority governs.
Source
This zone is documented in the official source below.
Before you dive
License for Colombia
Whether you need a license to spearfish here, and how to get one.
Online via the gov.co / AUNAP portal ("Iniciar trámite"); submit application with valid ID (cédula for Colombians, passport for foreigners), pay the fee; processing time ~15 business days.
Get your licenseOpens the official portal · aunap.gov.co