DON EMILIO B

Protected Area

Arrecifes de Sian Ka'an

Why dive here

With 417+ marine species recorded in the area - including barracuda, bull sharks, dolphins, eagle rays and hammerhead sharks - DON EMILIO B offers some of Yucatán Cenotes's richest wreck diving.

Marine lifeBarracuda, Bull Sharks, Dolphins, Eagle Rays and Hammerhead Sharks · 417+ species recorded

CharacterWreck dive · max 2m

StandoutExceptional marine biodiversity

Don Emilio B is less a dive and more a living history lesson, right there in the shallows. Forget your deep wreck penetration, this is about getting up close with a piece of the past. We’re talking about a landing craft, run aground way back in 1968, now fully exposed to the elements and the resident critters. You’re really only in about two metres of water here, so it’s more of a snorkel or a very, very shallow dive, but don’t let that fool you. The wreck itself is a skeleton of steel, with barnacles clinging to every surface and small, curious fish darting in and out of the rusted hull. We love how the sunlight plays across the metal, creating these cool, shifting patterns that highlight the wreck’s slow decay. It’s perfect for photographers looking for something a bit different, or anyone who enjoys the quiet contemplation of history. You can spend ages just cruising over the deck, imagining what cargo it once carried, and watching the crabs scuttle amongst the debris. It’s not a big dive, but it’s a memorable one, and a firm favourite for its unique blend of accessibility and melancholic charm.