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Naufrágio Buenos Aires (Wreck)

The Buenos Aires wreck is one of our favourites in Arraial do Cabo. It’s a proper historical dive, a steamship that went down in 1890, and you can really feel that history as you descend. The wreck starts around 13 metres, but the best of it, the main structure, lies deeper, hitting 31 metres. We’d suggest this one for experienced divers; the currents here can be fierce, especially at the surface, and the average visibility of 8 metres means you need to be comfortable navigating a bit of murk. Down amongst the twisted metal, the wreck has become a home. We’ve seen huge schools of kingfish and horse-eye jacks circling the mast, making the whole structure feel alive. Look closely and you’ll spot pygmy filefish camouflaged on the hull, and every crevice seems to hide a pallid snake eel or a grumpy moray. We’ve even been lucky enough to spot eagle rays gliding over the sandy patches nearby. The temperature hovers around 18 degrees, so a good 5mm suit is a smart move. Keep an eye out for stonefish on the bottom, too – they’re masters of disguise and demand respect. It's a dive that rewards slow exploration, letting the story of the ship and its new inhabitants unfold.