C-50 Rivapalacios (Wreck)

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The C-50 Rivapalacios is a decommissioned Naval ship from WWII sitting off the coast of Isla Verde and was sunk in 2000 as an artificial reef. Today the 180-foot wreck sits upright in about 90 feet of water and is recommended for advanced divers only.

The wreck is home to a large variety of reef fish including the longnose batfish and a nice colony of colorful corals and sponges.

Dive Activity & Environmental Conditions

Top Wildlife Sightings

Most frequently spotted marine life based on dive logs

#1
Angelfish

Angelfish

94 Total Sightings
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#2
Pufferfish

Pufferfish

30 Total Sightings
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#3
Surgeonfish

Surgeonfish

25 Total Sightings
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#4
Barracuda

Barracuda

16 Total Sightings
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#5
Butterfly Fish

Butterfly Fish

14 Total Sightings
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#6
Parrotfish

Parrotfish

13 Total Sightings
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#7
Lionfish

Lionfish

11 Total Sightings
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#8
Sweetlips and Grunts

Sweetlips and Grunts

11 Total Sightings
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Damselfish

Damselfish

9 Total Sightings
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Moray Eel

Moray Eel

5 Total Sightings
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