Diving

The turquoise transparent waters of the Pacific Ocean, that lines the coast of Peru, hold two very different ecosystems; the cold waters of the south and warm waters of the north.

The northern coast, bordering Ecuador, is ideal for scuba diving, as well as the waters of the Paracas National Park. The areas of Tumbes, Rock Islands, Piura, and Ancash are also noted as beautiful places to dive. In the north, the Galapagos Islands of Ecuador are also an ideal place to practice this sport

In the south, cold water (below 22 C) and low visibility (less than 5 m) are constant in almost all of Peruvian seas, however, there are areas where visibility and water temperature become conducive for diving and spearfishing or snorkeling.

It is recommended to use insulated suits or wetsuit of at least 3 mm thick at least covering the torso and thighs, so as to avoid severe hypothermia.

The waters of the Peruvian Pacific host a unique marine paradise, a show that deserves to be seen. Peru has the Paracas National Reserve (where you can see sea lions up close).

Also there are other locations: Mancora and Punta Sal Organs, Talara, Rock Islands, Bayovar Tortugas Casma, Huarmey, Ancon Pucusana, San Bartolo, Isla Asia, San Lorenzo and Fronton Islands, Lagunillas, Mendieta, Laguna Grande, Lomitas and Marcona Quilca and Matarani, all these sites offer tourists the opportunity to see and feel the richness of the sea near Peru.