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ARM Santos Wreck
Boat-access wreck dive on San Carlos's first artificial reef with a shallow top.
Local operator required
Local operators handle the boat run, site drop, and weather call for this wreck.
Off Punta El Cautín, this former Mexican Navy ship is a guided boat wreck with strong local operator support and easy recreational depth.
About ARM Santos Wreck
ARM Santos Wreck is San Carlos's first purpose-sunk artificial reef, a former Mexican Navy vessel off Punta El Cautín near Tetakawi. The wreck is a short boat run from Marina San Carlos and now draws scuba divers and guided snorkel visits over a shallow top and deeper main hull. Expect an easy charter approach, a compact wreck profile, and weather-sensitive planning on open water.
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Research Estimate At ARM Santos Wreck
Conservative baseline from public research. No community dives logged yet.
VisibilityVisibility: 15m
AccessSimple entry
Aquatic LifeGreat variety
FacilitiesGood facilities
Crowd / PopularityModerate
CurrentLight current
Where Is ARM Santos Wreck?
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Community sourced coordinates.
ARM Santos Wreck Planning Details
Depth range, seasonality, and planning context.
Reported Depth
6m - 17m
Depth Note
The top of the wreck is about 20 ft below the surface, and the hull rests at roughly 55 ft on sand.
Best Season
Late spring through early fall is usually the easiest window, with winter and spring also able to bring clear days.
Typical Conditions
Boat-access wreck with a shallow top, variable visibility, and surface chop that can increase after wind or storms.
Safety & Access At ARM Santos Wreck
Hazards, restrictions, and access requirements.
Key Hazards
Boat trafficWaves
Safety Notes
Treat this as a guided boat wreck: watch weather windows, stay alert on the surface, and plan conservative ascents because the wreck sits in open water.
Access Restrictions
Boat access only; plan with a local San Carlos operator and avoid rough-weather or harbor-traffic windows.
Legal Notes
This is a controlled artificial reef with state and navy involvement; follow local boating and dive rules around the wreck.
Local Intel For ARM Santos Wreck
Community notes to help plan your visit.
Scuba Diving
Primary use case. Expect a shallow top, an upright main section, and a broken bow area that rewards repeat dives.
Freediving
Not a primary freedive site; only the shallowest structure suits advanced, supervised breath-hold visits.
Snorkeling
Guided snorkel viewing is possible on the shallow top, but scuba is the main way to explore the wreck.
Wildlife at ARM Santos Wreck
Species commonly reported at this site, with direct links into their wildlife guides.
Recent Logged Visits At ARM Santos Wreck
Community dive logs and visit reports for this site.
Dive Spot Log Averages At ARM Santos Wreck
Average conditions based on logged dives & visits.
Conditions
Avg. Visibility15m
Activity
No dive activity logged yet.
