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C-53 Xicotencatl Suggest edit

Mexico Suggest · Quintana Roo Suggest
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IntermediateDifficulty
AdvancedRecommended cert
30Max dive depth
30.0 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)
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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.

Divers can navigate through the wreck, which is approximately 55 meters long, and observe various species of fish and coral that have made the ship their home. The wreck is accessible at multiple depths, providing a varied diving experience.

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