Operator page describing the wreck as an artificial reef with octopus, eels, turtles, black coral, and sea fans.
Boat-only artificial-reef wreck off La Paz with easy exterior tours.
Boat-only artificial-reef wreck off La Paz with easy exterior tours.
C-59 Wreck is a deliberately sunk former navy vessel off La Paz that now serves as one of the area's more approachable artificial-reef wreck dives. The exterior route suits recreational divers, while any interior exploration should be left to divers with proper wreck training and conditions that clearly allow it. Marine life has colonized the hull and superstructure, so dives often mix structural features with schools of reef fish, moray eels, octopus, and the occasional turtle or ray. Most visits are run by boat from La Paz, and overall dive quality depends on daily weather, sea state, and water clarity.
Conservative baseline from public research. No community dives logged yet.
Depth range, seasonality, and planning context.
Reported Depth
18m - 24m
Depth Note
Public references place the wreck on the seabed at roughly 18-24 m, with upper sections shallower and operators describing it as a standard recreational exterior wreck dive.
Best Season
Accessible year-round, with spring through summer commonly recommended for calmer, warmer diving around La Paz.
Typical Conditions
Expect an offshore boat wreck dive with fish life around the hull, weather-dependent surface conditions, and day-to-day variation in water clarity.
Hazards, restrictions, and access requirements.
Key Hazards
Safety Notes
As a wreck dive, use appropriate wreck-diving awareness and avoid entering enclosed spaces without proper training and equipment.
Access Restrictions
Boat access only; practical access depends on operator scheduling and daily weather or sea-state calls from La Paz.
Community notes to help plan your visit.
Scuba Diving
Depth and conditions are described as suitable for Open Water and Advanced Open Water divers.
Species commonly reported at this site, with direct links into their wildlife guides.
Community dive logs and visit reports for this site.
Average conditions based on logged dives & visits.
Planning answers for access, conditions, timing, and site logistics.
Last Updated
Research Sources
Operator page describing the wreck as an artificial reef with octopus, eels, turtles, black coral, and sea fans.
Operator page describing boat access, recreational suitability, visibility, fish life, turtles, black coral, and sea fans.
Official Baja California Sur tourism guidance recommending spring and summer for diving in the La Paz area.
Independent dive guide noting maximum depth around 24 m and warning that current can be strong on some days.
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