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Dorado

The *Dorado* wreck, just outside Mar del Plata, is one of those sites you visit not for pristine reefs, but for a solid, honest wreck dive. It’s sitting upright at a comfortable 6 metres, making it perfect for a relaxed dive, maybe even a night dive if you’re keen. We love how accessible it is, especially for newer wreck enthusiasts or divers just looking for a straightforward, engaging experience. What you'll find here is a motor vessel, now a skeletal home for critters. Shoals of tiny fish, often silversides or juvenile hake, dart through the superstructure, reflecting your torch beam. We’ve spotted conger eels peeking from crevices, their heads swaying slightly as you pass. The deck is encrusted with anemones, a patchy carpet of orange and white, and you’ll see crabs scuttling amongst them if you look closely. It’s not a massive wreck, but the penetration opportunities are easy to navigate, with plenty of ambient light filtering in. We’d suggest going at high tide for the best visibility, which can vary, but even on an average day, the *Dorado* offers a genuinely enjoyable exploration of a sunken piece of history. It’s our favourite wreck in the immediate Mar del Plata area for its simplicity and the sheer volume of small life it attracts.