| Synchronized Swimming at the 2006 Central American and Caribbean Games | |
|---|---|
| Location | Cartagena |
| Dates | 15-30 July |
The Synchronized swimming competition at the 2006 Central American and Caribbean Games was held in Cartagena, Colombia. The tournament was scheduled to be held from 15 to 30 July 2006.
* Host nation (Colombia)
| Rank | Nation | Gold | Silver | Bronze | Total |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 |  Mexico | 2 | 2 | 0 | 4 |
| 2 |  Cuba | 2 | 1 | 1 | 4 |
| 3 |  Colombia* | 0 | 1 | 3 | 4 |
| Totals (3 entries) | 4 | 4 | 4 | 12 | |
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