ABucear - Centro de Buceo - Mar del Plata

ABucear operates out of Mar del Plata, a city known for its cooler water diving. They mostly cater to local Argentinian divers looking to explore the area's many shipwrecks and rock formations. If you’re already in Mar del Plata and want to get wet, they're a good choice for local boat dives. Expect sturdy conditions and a focus on getting certified in challenging environments.

Location
Mar del Plata, Argentina, South America
Coordinates
-34.626080, -58.522873
Address
950, Roma, Ciudad Autónoma de Buenos Aires, AR

Dive Sites Near ABucear - Centro de Buceo

ABucear - Centro de Buceo provides access to 15 dive sites in Mar del Plata.

Other Dive Centres in Mar del Plata

Best Time to Dive in Mar del Plata

The warmest water temperatures in Mar del Plata occur in January, averaging 26.7°C. The coolest conditions are in July at 11.0°C.

Monthly Water Temperatures

  • January: 26.7°C
  • February: 25.8°C
  • March: 24.1°C
  • April: 20.3°C
  • May: 16.3°C
  • June: 13.0°C
  • July: 11.0°C
  • August: 12.2°C
  • September: 14.8°C
  • October: 18.2°C
  • November: 22.3°C
  • December: 24.8°C

Marine Life in Mar del Plata

Home to 33 recorded species including 19 reef fish, 7 sharks & rays, 3 whales & dolphins, 2 other, 1 crabs & lobsters, 1 sea snails & nudibranchs.

Notable Marine Life

Recommended Packing List for Mar del Plata

Based on average water temperature of 19.1°C, currents 3 cm/s.

  • Wetsuit (3-5mm) - comfortable for 19°C water
  • Mask - essential for every dive
  • Fins
  • BCD - buoyancy compensator
  • Regulator - your most safety-critical piece of gear
  • Dive Computer - tracks depth, time, and NDL
  • Surface Marker Buoy (SMB) - essential for boat pickups
  • Dive Torch - useful for crevices and colour at depth
  • Underwater Camera - capture your diving memories