Juan Escutia C-56 Wreck & Reef Dive

Scuba diving in C-56 Juan Escutia Adventure underwater through Mexican history! This sunken wreckage belonged to the army and was purposely turned into an artificial reef. Come and discover the astonishing site that houses vibrant marine life such as lobsters and eagle rays, and as you make your way through the rooms on the inside of the C-56 Juan Escutia wreck you will be amazed by the growing coral formations.

The Wreck Name is C- 56 JUAN ESCUTIA, it is a 45 meters long warship purchased from the US NAVY after the Second World War along with 5 others sister ships. It was sunken in front of Puerto Morelos Town in 1996 as part of an Artificial Reef Program. This shipwreck is fully covered in coral and has a great amount of marine life all over it.

You will see beautiful amazing eagle rays that usually are hanging around in the current among other species like barracudas; big snappers and others that have made this wreck their home.
The wreck offers penetration possibilities through the engine room and the staterooms.

Divers generally visit the bow, stern, and bridge. The shipwreck is located at 27 meters deep.
As the wreck was sunken for diving purposes, there is no need for special wreck diving certification. The wreck is wide open, for easy access.