

Best for advanced divers, 18-30m, boat entry, strong current.
Mama Viña is a wreck site located off Playa del Carmen, Mexico, functioning as an artificial reef. The vessel rests at depths between 18 and 30 metres, with an average depth of 24 metres. This is a drift dive characterised by strong currents, requiring divers to enter directly from the boat. Visibility is high, ranging from 18 to 30 metres. Due to the depth and current, this site is strictly for advanced divers with solid buoyancy control to avoid contact with the wreck structure and sharp coral. Divers should confirm current conditions with their operator before descending to ensure a safe drift along the hull.
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March and November offer the most favourable conditions, with currents running more predictably than the summer months. Confirm current direction and strength with your operator before descending, as the drift can push you away from the wreck faster than expected at depth.
Access is by boat.
Recorded at this site
Depth
18-30m
Visibility
18-30m
Skill Level
Advanced
Entry
Boat
Boat required
Water Temp
27-29°C
Current
Strong
Best Time
Mar, Nov
No, this site is for advanced divers only due to the depth, strong currents, and the requirement for precise buoyancy control.
The wreck sits at depths ranging from 18 to 30 metres, with an average depth of 24 metres.
Boat access is required for this site. Divers must enter the water directly from the boat to manage the strong currents.
March and November offer the most favourable conditions, as currents tend to run more predictably during these months.
No, this is a deep wreck dive intended for scuba divers with advanced certification.
Diving at Mama Viña in Playa del Carmen requires the following certifications: Advanced, Wreck. Always dive within your training limits.
A rashguard or 2mm shorty is recommended for diving at Mama Viña in Playa del Carmen. Water temperatures range from 27°C to 29°C.
Mama Viña in Playa del Carmen can have strong currents. Advanced experience with drift diving and current navigation is recommended.
Visibility at Mama Viña in Playa del Carmen typically ranges from 18 metres to 30 metres. Conditions vary with weather, tides, and seasons.