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Viejo Bueno

Viejo Bueno isn't your average Mar del Plata dive. It's a proper wreck, not just some scattered debris, and that’s what we love about it. Lying in just 12 metres, the fishing trawler sank over 30 years ago, and time has done its work. The stern section is the most intact, with the prop still visible and a good portion of the superstructure to explore. You can peer into the old wheelhouse, imagining the last moments of the crew, though entry is for experienced wreck divers only. What makes Viejo Bueno a standout for us is how much life has moved in. Schools of silversides shimmer through the deck openings, and we’ve spotted plenty of king crabs clambering over the corroded metal. Look closely in the cracks and crevices; we often find nudibranchs here, small but beautifully coloured. Visibility can be hit or miss, typical for Mar del Plata, but on a good day, the light filters through, illuminating the wreck’s skeletal structure. We’d suggest diving this one on a slack tide for the best experience, as currents can be surprisingly strong. It’s a dive that rewards slow exploration and a keen eye.