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El Planchon

Capurgan, Colombia
★ 4.0 (1 review)
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Beginner

Shallow shipwreck teeming with coral and large fish species.

Boat Access
10m Avg Depth
12m Max Depth

About this dive site

This dive site is the Cargo planchon, a shipwreck that sank in 1984. It presents a fascinating combination of decaying iron and flourishing coral growth. The wreck now serves as a valuable habitat for a variety of large fish species. This location offers an intriguing dive experience, combining elements of exploration with marine life observation.

Diving Freediving Snorkeling

Site Ratings

Big Marine Life Good
Macro Marine Life Very Good
Landscape Quality Excellent
Water Visibility Good Viz
Famousness Well Known

Plan Your Visit

wreckcoral reefsharkbeginner friendlywide anglemacro photography

Marine Life

AcroporaAngelfishBannerfishBarracudaBoxfishClown fishGrouperLionfishNurse sharksParrotfishPipefishPuffer fishReef fishScorpionfishSnapperSurgeonfishSweetlipsTriggerfishTrumpetfish

Things to Note

Difficulty:

Beginner

Shallow maximum depth of 12 meters makes it accessible for all certification levels, including beginners.

Hazards:
Boat trafficMarine life
Current Strength:

Mild

Diving Conditions

Water Temperature Now: 29.9°C

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