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Hillstone

The Hillstone isn't your average Mar del Plata dive. For a start, it’s a genuine, honest-to-goodness piece of history, a steamship that met its end right off the coast. At just 7 metres deep, it's incredibly accessible, making it a fantastic option for newer wreck divers or anyone looking for a relaxed, longer bottom time. We love how the shallow depth paints the wreck in natural light, often creating dramatic shadows and highlighting the ship’s skeletal remains. Visibility can be hit or miss in Mar del Plata, but on a good day, the Hillstone is a joy. You can easily spend your entire dive exploring the broken stern, the scattered hull plates, and the machinery now encrusted with mussels and anemones. Look closely, and you’ll spot a surprising number of small critters – crabs scuttling amongst the metal, blennies peering from crevices, and small schools of fish darting in and out of the structure. It’s a quiet, reflective dive, perfect for photographers keen to capture the interplay of light and history. Our top tip? Go on a weekday morning to avoid any boat traffic and catch the best light.