Globotierra Azul - Lima & Palomino Islands

Globotierra Azul is your go-to for diving around Lima and the Palomino Islands. They focus on local trips, primarily with the resident sea lions. Expect cooler water, but a chance to get up close with these curious mammals. It’s a solid choice for those looking for a unique, lively interaction rather than reef diving.

Location: Lima & Palomino Islands, Peru, South America
Coordinates: -13.833190, -76.247900
Email: [email protected]
Website: https://globotierra-azul.webnode.pe
Courses: Discover Scuba Diving
Address: Psj Los Lirios 130, Pisco, 11601, PER
Languages: Spanish

Dive Sites Near Globotierra Azul

Globotierra Azul provides access to 15 dive sites in Lima & Palomino Islands.

AMORUSO SECONDO - 5m (wreck)
Baja Huaman (reef)
Baja Huaman
Baja Loca (reef)
Baja Loca
Carbón (wall)
Cerro Partido (reef)
CHILE - 7m (wreck)
CHIMBOTE (POSSIBLY) - 10m (wreck)
DONA AMELIA - 15m (wreck)
El Chuncho (reef)
El Dado (reef)
El Venado (cave)
Gallinazo
Grano de Oro (reef)

Other Dive Centres in Lima & Palomino Islands

Best Time to Dive in Lima & Palomino Islands

The warmest water temperatures in Lima & Palomino Islands occur in January, averaging 22.5°C. The coolest conditions are in December at 22.5°C.

Monthly Water Temperatures

January: 22.5°C (air: 19.9°C)
February: 22.5°C (air: 20.7°C)
March: 22.5°C (air: 20.8°C)
April: 22.5°C (air: 19.6°C)
May: 22.5°C (air: 17.7°C)
June: 22.5°C (air: 16.8°C)
July: 22.5°C (air: 16.1°C)
August: 22.5°C (air: 15.7°C)
September: 22.5°C (air: 15.4°C)
October: 22.5°C (air: 15.6°C)
November: 22.5°C (air: 16.8°C)
December: 22.5°C (air: 18.0°C)

Marine Life in Lima & Palomino Islands

Home to 40 recorded species including 28 reef fish, 3 whales & dolphins, 3 other, 3 sharks & rays, 1 clams & mussels, 1 sea snails & nudibranchs.

Notable Marine Life

Springer (Mugil cephalus) - Reef Fish
Cabinza Grunt (Isacia conceptionis) - Reef Fish
Pacific sardine (Sardinops sagax) - Reef Fish
Punctuated snake-eel (Ophichthus remiger) - Reef Fish
Sperm Whale (Physeter macrocephalus) - Whales & Dolphins
Jack Mackerel (Trachurus murphyi) - Reef Fish
Pompano (Trachinotus paitensis) - Reef Fish
Allison's Tuna (Thunnus albacares) - Reef Fish
Atlantic chub mackerel (Scomber japonicus) - Reef Fish
Mojarra (Eucinostomus currani) - Reef Fish

Recommended Packing List for Lima & Palomino Islands

Based on average water temperature of 22.5°C.

Wetsuit (3-5mm) - comfortable for 23°C water
Mask - essential for every dive
Fins
BCD - buoyancy compensator
Regulator - your most safety-critical piece of gear
Dive Computer - tracks depth, time, and NDL
Surface Marker Buoy (SMB) - essential for boat pickups
Dive Torch - useful for crevices and colour at depth
Underwater Camera - capture your diving memories