Fenix Buceo - Mar del Plata
The team at Fenix Buceo are some of the most dedicated divers we've met on the Argentine coast. They’re PADI through and through, running a full 5 Star IDC center right there in Mar del Plata. What we really appreciate about them is their commitment to local diving, which, let’s be honest, isn’t always what people think of when they picture South American diving. You'll find them specialising in the often-overlooked joys of temperate water diving – think wrecks and rocky reefs rather than tropical colours. This makes them a great pick for divers who’ve done the Caribbean circuit and want something a bit different, or for those in Argentina looking to get certified and stay local. We particularly love their focus on the dive sites just off the Mar del Plata coast, like the fishing boat wrecks that have become artificial reefs. The vis can vary, sure, but when it’s good, you’re often sharing the space with schools of hake and grouper, maybe even a curious sea lion pup if you’re lucky. Our advice? Go in late spring or early autumn for the best chance of settled conditions and decent visibility before the summer crowds arrive.
- Location
- Mar del Plata, Argentina, South America
- Coordinates
- -34.602093, -58.498535
- Phone
- +54 9 11 6855-9227
- [email protected]
- Website
- http://www.fenixbuceo.com.ar
- Certification Agencies
- ["PADI"]
- Courses
- PADI 5 Star IDC [padi:26285]
- Address
- Tinogasta 3455, 1417 Buenos Aires, No State, Argentina
Dive Sites Near Fenix Buceo
Fenix Buceo provides access to 15 dive sites in Mar del Plata.
- 192 - B - 4m (wreck)
- 201 - A - M.O.P. - 8m (wreck)
- 245 C - 7m (wreck)
- 252-C - 5m (wreck)
- 256 B - 3m (wreck)
- 325 C - 6m (wreck)
- ABucear - Centro de Buceo
- ABucear - Scuba Diving Center
- ADMIRAL GRAF SPEE - 8m (wreck)
- A.H.V.R NO.4 - 3m (wreck)
- ALBA - 5m (wreck)
- ALDOSIVI - 2m (wreck)
- Aldykir II - 1m (wreck)
- Alejandro Marcos B - 7m (wreck)
- ALFA II - 1m (wreck)
Other Dive Centres in Mar del Plata
- ABucear - Centro de Buceo
- ACUATIKOS
- Alfa Buceo - ["PADI"]
- AM DIVE
- Amphibio
- Aquabaires Buceo - ["PADI"]
- Argentina YMCA - ["PADI"]
- Atlantida Diving School - ["PADI"]
- Baires Buceo
- BUCEO YAMANA
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
- South Atlantic Elephant-seal (Mirounga leonina) - Whales & Dolphins
- Bluewing Searobin (Prionotus punctatus) - Reef Fish
- Sperm Whale (Physeter macrocephalus) - Whales & Dolphins
- Porgy (Pagrus pagrus) - Reef Fish
- American Elephantfish (Callorhinchus callorynchus)
- Bangamary (Macrodon ancylodon) - Reef Fish
- Elf (Pomatomus saltatrix) - Reef Fish
- Silverside (Odontesthes incisa) - Reef Fish
- Filetail Fanskate (Sympterygia lima) - Sharks & Rays
- Atlantic Lookdown (Selene vomer) - Reef Fish
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