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Mama Viña

Playa Del Carmen, Mexico
★ 4.0 (1 review)
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Advanced wreck dive known for strong currents and marine life.

Boat Access
25m Avg Depth
30m Max Depth

About this dive site

This dive site is the Mama Viña, a former shrimp boat intentionally sunk in 1995 to create an artificial reef. Resting upright at 30 meters, it's celebrated for its thrilling drift dives caused by strong currents. The wreck is heavily colonized by corals and sponges, attracting large schools of fish and seasonal bull sharks.

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Site Ratings

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

Plan Your Visit

wreckdrift divesharkadvanced onlystrong currentswide angle

Marine Life

bull sharkgreat barracudagoliath groupergreen moray eelhorse-eye jacksouthern stingrayspongessoft corals

Things to Note

Difficulty:

Advanced

Deep wreck (30m) with consistently strong currents, requiring advanced certification.

Hazards:
strong currentsdepthboat traffic
Current Strength:

Strong

Diving Conditions

Water Temperature Now: 30.1°C

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