This dive site, known as Car Wrecks at Kokomo Beach, was established in the mid-1970s as an artificial reef. It features a unique underwater landscape created by intentionally sunken vehicles. The dive begins on a reef sloping at a 45-degree angle, leading to a collection of old car bodies. A highlight is a barge, where the car engines were originally placed, resting between 21m and 30m, offering a deeper exploration point. The site is easily navigable by following the sloping reef and the wreck structures.
Over the decades, the car wrecks and the barge have become vibrant habitats, adorned with extensive growth including various sponges and soft corals. These structures attract a diverse array of reef fish, potentially including snappers, parrotfish, moray eels, and crustaceans that hide within the wrecks. Smaller invertebrates like nudibranchs may also be found among the corals.
This dive site is accessible year-round, with Curaçao generally offering excellent conditions. It's ideal for underwater photographers interested in unique wreck and macro subjects. For freedivers, the site offers accessible depths, allowing exploration of the shallower car wrecks and potentially the upper parts of the barge. Divers should be mindful of depth limits when exploring the deeper barge section.
