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Scuba diving at C-56 Juan Escutia Wreck in Costa Maya & Banco Chinchorro
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C-56 Juan Escutia Wreck

FAIR
Costa Maya & Banco ChinchorroBoat
About This Site
The C-56 Juan Escutia is a sunken Mexican Navy minesweeper turned artificial reef near Puerto Morelos, attracting diverse marine life.

Difficulty

Intermediate

Max Depth

27m

Type

Boat

Typical Visibility

15m

Conditions Summary

Best time today

4PM - 10PM

GOOD

Best day in forecast

Today

FAIR

2026-08-12

Community-reported visibility

n/a

Warnings for today

  • Rain expected - bacteria levels may increase

East-facing wreck fully exposed to currents running parallel to the coast. Protected from westerly winds by mainland, but open to easterly trade winds and swell. Strong currents common.

NNEESESSWWNW
Protected
Partially Exposed
Exposed
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