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Don Agustín

Don Agustín isn’t about big pelagics or colourful coral; it’s about history, about a ghost from another time. This old fishing trawler, sunk deliberately in the 1990s to create an artificial reef, now lies upright at a comfortable seven metres. It’s an ideal spot for anyone looking for an easy, shallow dive with plenty to poke around. We love dropping onto the wheelhouse first, then slowly circling the entire vessel. The stern section is particularly interesting, with the propeller and rudder still largely intact. Schools of hake often hover near the deck, and we've spotted plenty of king crabs scuttling amongst the growth, along with anemones clinging to the metal. Visibility can vary, like much of Mar del Plata, but on a good day, the light filters beautifully through the superstructure, giving the whole wreck an ethereal glow. Our tip? Go at slack tide to avoid any surge, and bring a good torch to peer into the darker corners. It’s not a deep dive, but it’s a dive with real character.