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EL GUAIQUERI

El Guaiqueri is one of our favourite shallow wrecks, perfect for a long, relaxed dive or even a snorkel if the conditions are calm. This isn't a deep plunge; the wreck sits in just 4 metres of water, so you get incredible light penetration, painting the scene in blues and greens. She ran aground back in '83, a victim of a navigational error and then some serious pillaging, but what's left is a substantial, easily explored shell. We love finning slowly over her 75-metre length, peering into the open holds where schooling grunt and snapper often hang out, feeling the slight sway of the water around us. The superstructure is particularly fun to navigate, with plenty of swim-throughs and crevices for moray eels and lobsters. Look closely at the hull plates for the small stuff – blennies peering out of holes, tiny crabs scuttling across the growth. The visibility here is usually excellent, making it a brilliant spot for photographers, especially when the sun is high. If you're looking for a low-stress wreck dive with plenty to see without the pressure of depth or complex navigation, El Guaiqueri is a real winner.