C-53 Felipe Xicoténcatl
Also known as: C-53 wreck
Best time to dive
January to December; April to October; November to February
What you might see
- BarracudaLikely
- Eagle rayPossible
- Sea turtlePossible
Sightings are seasonal probabilities, not promises - even in peak season nature does its own thing.
Certification & difficulty
Technical - advanced conditions (currents/depth); dive within your training.
Snorkelling
Not a snorkel site - Not a standard snorkel site - wreck deck begins around 10m, too deep for typical snorkeling
Safety notes
Overhead/entanglement risk inside wreck interior for untrained divers; boat traffic; sharp metal edges/silt-out risk on penetration; general Cozumel drift-current hazards; lies within Cozumel Reefs National Marine Park protections (no touching/collecting)
Permits & fees
Cozumel Reefs National Marine Park fee, one operator (2026) cites $15 USD / 220 MXN per day cash only; historical postings (2021) cited ~$2-4.50 USD/day - exact current rate varies, VERIFY
Permits and operators change - confirm before booking.
Location
Nearest hub: Cozumel
This profile is desk research, compiled from public sources - not a first-hand dive report. Coordinates are approximate.