C-53 Xicotencatl Suggest edit

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24Max dive depth

24.0 mSite max depth

15.0–30.0 mVisibility

MildCurrent

NoneSurge

40 minAvg dive time

April to SeptemberBest months

26.0–30.0 °CWater (summer)

24.0–28.0 °CWater (winter)

Overview

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The C-53 Xicotencatl is a retired Mexican Navy ship that has been intentionally sunk to create an artificial reef. This dive site offers a unique opportunity to explore the wreck and its surrounding marine life.

The C-53 Xicotencatl is a former US Navy minesweeper intentionally sunk off Cozumel in 2000 to create an artificial reef and wreck dive.

Conditions

Visibility: 15.0–30.0 m Suggest edit
Currents: Mild Suggest edit
Surge: None Suggest edit
Water temp (summer): 26.0–30.0 °C Suggest edit
Water temp (winter): 24.0–28.0 °C Suggest edit

Logistics

Entry: Boat Suggest edit
Permits required: No Suggest edit
Bottom types:
sand coral wreck Suggest edit

Photo tips

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Wide-angle shots of the wreck and macro photography of marine life.

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