Colombia - Yachting Essentials

Electricity:

Voltage: 110v
Frequency: 60Hz

Water:

At Cartagena, Puerto Velero, Santa Marta and Isla de San Andres.

Fuel:

All diesel sold in Colombia contains 10% ethanol (locally referred to as ACPM - Aceite combustible para motores. This includes all marina and normal car outlets. BIO diesel is fine for most engines manufactured in the last 25 years that have been provided with suitably resistant fuel line seals. It is suggested by multiple guides and cruisers to prepare for this with extra filters, polishers, or injector cleaner treatments.

Available at Cartagena, Puerto Velero, Santa Marta, Sapzurro and Isla de San Andres.

LPG:

Available at most chandleries and at Isla de San Andres.

Haulout and Repairs:

Boatyards with lift out at Cartagena and Santa Marta. Good riggers are hard to find.

Marine supplies:

Chandleries at At Cartagena and Santa Marta (small).
See details on importing parts and spares in the Customs section.

Provisioning:

It's easy to find good quality meat and fresh produce in Colombia, but tinned goods are hard to find and wines and spirits are expensive when bought in grocery stores. Head instead to import stores for alcohol.