Operator note that the site was removed in 2023 and had long been a dive target.
Former offshore artificial-reef dive off Los Órganos.
Former offshore artificial-reef dive off Los Órganos.
Former dive site. MX-1 was removed in 2023 and should be treated as closed unless current local authorities or operators confirm otherwise.
Boat logistics, guide ropes and current management made local support essential.
Plataforma MX-1 is the former offshore steel platform off Los Órganos that became a signature artificial-reef dive. It was a boat-access structure with vertical relief, current-sensitive descents and local guide-line navigation, so trip planning depended on operator support and sea state. Treat it as a former site and verify current access before planning around it.
Conservative baseline from public research. No community dives logged yet.
Depth range, seasonality, and planning context.
Reported Depth
5m - 60m
Depth Note
Scientific surveys sampled the platform from shallow levels into the 30-40 m zone, while public dive listings described the structure as reaching roughly 60 m.
Typical Conditions
Offshore and current-sensitive, with vertical structure and rope-assisted navigation when the site was active.
Site conditions, restrictions, and access requirements.
Site Conditions
Safety Notes
Offshore exposure and current made this a guided dive rather than a casual self-led target.
Access Restrictions
Do not assume public access remains open. Verify current permissions and site status locally before any trip.
Legal Notes
The platform was treated as an environmental-liability case and public authorities ordered removal.
Community notes to help plan your visit.
Scuba Diving
Historic steel-platform dive with vertical structure, rope-guided descents and deeper sections that suited experienced scuba planning.
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 note that the site was removed in 2023 and had long been a dive target.
Minam report on the decommissioned platform and its artificial-reef status.
Scientific survey of fish assemblages and depth distribution.
Operator-level reporting on strong currents, ropes and historic dive conditions.
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