Magnecita

Best months: Mar–Jul

Protected Area

Laguna Blanca o del Morro

Why dive here

With 337+ marine species recorded in the area - including barracuda, blue sharks, bull sharks, dolphins and eagle rays - Magnecita offers some of Los Roques Archipelago's richest wreck diving. Water ranges 26-30°C, warmest September, October, November.

Best timeMar–Jul

WetsuitA 3mm shorty or thin full wetsuit

Marine lifeBarracuda, Blue Sharks, Bull Sharks, Dolphins and Eagle Rays · 337+ species recorded

Water26-30°C · warmest September, October, November

CharacterWreck dive · max 15-30m

StandoutExceptional marine biodiversity

Magnecita is a cracking little dive in Los Roques, a proper contrast to the typical reef dives here. We love a good wreck, and this one, a cargo ship that went down decades ago, has settled nicely at about 18 metres. What you get is a really approachable wreck, she's broken in a few places, but the hull is largely intact, creating these fantastic swim-throughs where you can poke your head into old cargo holds. The ship itself has become a living reef. Giant barrel sponges cling to the superstructure, and we've seen schools of snapper holding tight to the decks. Look closely and you'll spot morays peeking from the nooks and crannies. It's not a deep dive, making it perfect for those who want a long bottom time to really explore the nooks and crannies without rushing. We'd suggest aiming for a morning dive before the wind picks up, when the light really streams through the hull, catching the silvery scales of the barracuda that often patrol the area. It’s a definite standout for wreck enthusiasts, a good change of pace.