Barco Viejo

Shallow cargo ship wreck turned into a vibrant artificial reef.

Boat Access
9m Avg Depth
12m Max Depth

About this dive site

This dive site features the remains of a cargo ship, originally used by the Chiquita banana company and sunk in the 1990s. Now transformed into an artificial reef, it provides a captivating underwater experience for snorkelers and divers alike. The wreck is home to a diverse array of marine life, including numerous species of fish, coral formations, plants, and sponges. It’s a popular location for observing these fascinating elements of the reef ecosystem.

Diving Freediving Snorkeling

Site Ratings

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

Plan Your Visit

wreckcoral reefbeginner friendlywide anglemacro photographyartificial reefboat dive

Marine Life

LionfishParrotfishSurgeonfishJellyfishCoralBasket StarSardinesAngelfishDamselfishSnapperSponges

Things to Note

Difficulty:

Beginner

Shallow maximum depth (12m) and typically calm conditions make it perfect for new divers and training courses.

Hazards:
boat trafficmarine life
Current Strength:

Mild

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