El Planchon

Capurgan, Colombia

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★ 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.

DivingFreedivingSnorkeling

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

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