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TIRADOR

The Tirador isn’t deep, barely three metres, but don’t let that fool you. This is a proper wreck dive, right in Mar del Plata’s harbour, and it’s a site we genuinely love for its sheer accessibility and surprising character. Sunk in 1951, this old tug lies broken and scattered, its steel plates forming a series of nooks and crannies that are just begging to be explored. You’ll weave through rusted frames and over the twisted hull, feeling the surge of the Atlantic gently push you along. Visibility can be temperamental, shifting with the tides and recent weather, but when it’s good, the light plays beautifully through the superstructure. We’ve spent hours here, poking into every shadow to find the resident life. Look out for conger eels peeking from pipes, schools of silversides darting between the beams, and sometimes, if you’re lucky, a curious octopus. It’s perfect for new wreck divers wanting to get a feel for overhead environments without the depth, or for photographers looking for a dramatic backdrop, especially if you catch it on a calm, sunny morning. Our top tip: dive it closer to high tide for the best chance of decent vis.