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Catuan (Wreck)
Boat-access wreck dive at Catuan, Boca Chica
Local operator required
Boat access from Boca Chica makes local operator support the practical way to reach and exit the wreck.
Short boat hop from Boca Chica to a guided wreck with coral gardens and schooling fish; the wreck profile makes it a calmer-day boat dive.
About Catuan (Wreck)
Catuan (Wreck) is a Boca Chica boat dive on an intentionally sunk tugboat that now sits as a coral-garden habitat. The wreck gives the dive a clear, easy-to-follow shape, but the overhead sections and wreck structure still call for good buoyancy and a guided plan. It fits divers who want an accessible wreck with plenty of fish life and a tidy boat-logistics day.
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Research Estimate At Catuan (Wreck)
Conservative baseline from public research. No community dives logged yet.
VisibilityVisibility: 16m
AccessSimple entry
CoralMixed health
Aquatic LifeGreat variety
FacilitiesGood facilities
CurrentNo current
SurgeFlat calm
Where Is Catuan (Wreck)?
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Community sourced coordinates.
Catuan (Wreck) Planning Details
Depth range, seasonality, and planning context.
Reported Depth
14m - 20m
Depth Note
Public sources place Catuan around 14-20m, with the official tourism page describing about 18m and independent listings showing a 14-20m working range.
Typical Conditions
Reef-protected Boca Chica water, moderate visibility, and light current on normal days make the wreck a straightforward guided boat dive.
Safety & Access At Catuan (Wreck)
Hazards, restrictions, and access requirements.
Key Hazards
Overhead environmentEntanglement riskDangerous wildlife
Safety Notes
As a wreck dive, be mindful of overhead areas and potential entanglement hazards. Maintain appropriate distance and awareness around nurse sharks and large barracudas.
Access Restrictions
Boat access only from Boca Chica; no shore entry is listed.
Legal Notes
No site-specific legal restriction is listed.
Local Intel For Catuan (Wreck)
Community notes to help plan your visit.
Scuba Diving
Suitable for beginners through advanced divers, with a maximum depth around 20 m.
Freediving
Not a practical independent freedive site; the wreck structure and overhead profile make it a scuba-first dive.
Snorkeling
Not a primary snorkel site; only calm-day, operator-led surface use would make sense.
Wildlife at Catuan (Wreck)
Species commonly reported at this site, with direct links into their wildlife guides.
Recent Logged Visits At Catuan (Wreck)
Community dive logs and visit reports for this site.
Dive Spot Log Averages At Catuan (Wreck)
Average conditions based on logged dives & visits.
Conditions
Avg. Visibility16m
Activity
No dive activity logged yet.
