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PRINCE ARAC

The Prince Arac, an old tanker, went down in '86 after a tank explosion. It’s a shallow wreck, sitting at just nine metres off Isla de la Plata, which means plenty of bottom time and great light penetration. We love how accessible it is; even newer divers can poke around without feeling overwhelmed. You can still make out the superstructure, and the sheer scale of an 86-metre ship in such shallow water is always impressive. The wreck itself is a magnet for the local reef fish, particularly the grunts and snappers that school thick around the fallen metal. Look closely at the hull and you’ll find nudibranchs crawling over the encrusting corals. Our favourite part has to be the feeling of the sunbeams cutting through the water, dappling the deck. It's not a site for big pelagics, but for a relaxed dive exploring a piece of history that’s become an artificial reef, it's pretty special. We’d suggest going in the morning before any wind picks up, when the visibility tends to be at its best.