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La Machaca (27)
La Machaca: easy Bonaire house-reef wreck with shore access
Plan La Machaca as a shore-access wreck-and-reef dive with resort permission, a short swim from the pier, and an easy rope-led route to a second wreck.
About La Machaca (27)
La Machaca is Captain Don's Habitat's house-reef wreck in Bonaire, reached from shore with resort permission and a short swim from the pier. It is a beginner-friendly wreck-and-reef dive with clear water, easy navigation along the guide rope to a second wreck, and a relaxed profile that works well for daytime photography and night dives.
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Research Estimate At La Machaca (27)
Conservative baseline from public research. No community dives logged yet.
VisibilityVisibility: 30m
AccessSimple entry
CoralMixed health
Aquatic LifeExceptional variety
FacilitiesExcellent facilities
CurrentNo current
Where Is La Machaca (27)?
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Community sourced coordinates.
La Machaca (27) Planning Details
Depth range, seasonality, and planning context.
Reported Depth
14m - 45m
Depth Note
Main wreck reported at 14 m; the house reef extends deeper toward the Hesper wreck and some guides give the site a 45 m maximum.
Typical Conditions
Beginner-friendly shore access, limited current, clear water, and easy navigation along the rope to the second wreck.
Safety & Access At La Machaca (27)
Site conditions, restrictions, and access requirements.
Site Conditions
Restricted accessDangerous wildlife
Safety Notes
Permission is required to dive this site. Sharks and rays may be encountered.
Access Restrictions
Resort permission required; the pier and parking are private property.
Legal Notes
BNMP nature fee required, and BNMP requires a warm-up dive on La Machaca before further diving activities on Bonaire.
Local Intel For La Machaca (27)
Community notes to help plan your visit.
Scuba Diving
Wreck dive around 14 m, with a rope line leading to a second wreck (tugboat Hesper).
Snorkeling
Experienced snorkelers can reach the wreck on calm days, but it is better treated as a scuba-first house reef than a pure snorkel stop.
Recent Logged Visits At La Machaca (27)
Community dive logs and visit reports for this site.
Dive Spot Log Averages At La Machaca (27)
Average conditions based on logged dives & visits.
Conditions
Avg. Visibility30m
Activity
No dive activity logged yet.
