El Planchon (Providencia)
Also known as: Planchon wreck
Best time to dive
January to December; December to April; June to November
What you might see
- Grey reef sharkPossible
- Sea turtlePossible
Sightings are seasonal probabilities, not promises - even in peak season nature does its own thing.
Certification & difficulty
Technical
Snorkelling
Not a snorkel site - No (whole wreck sits below snorkel depth, ~15m to the deck)
Safety notes
Interior penetration is prohibited (structural collapse risk); sharp/rusted metal edges; occasional surge
Permits & fees
No dive-specific marine-park fee independently confirmed; all visitors to the archipelago must buy the Tarjeta de Turismo (tourist card), ~COP 153,000 in 2026, which is a general entry tax, not a diving permit - VERIFY for any separate Seaflower Biosphere Reserve dive fee
Permits and operators change - confirm before booking.
Location
Nearest hub: Santa Isabel
This profile is desk research, compiled from public sources - not a first-hand dive report. Coordinates are approximate.