Naylamp Diving - Lima & Palomino Islands

The team at Naylamp Diving are the real deal if you’re looking to dive the Palomino Islands from Lima. They’re a well-established PADI 5-Star shop, and you can feel that steady hand from the moment you meet them. What we really appreciate is their focus on the local environment. Many of their guides are marine biologists, and it really shows in the briefings – you’re not just told what you might see, but *why* it’s there, what it’s doing. This is the place for those who want a bit more than just dropping in the water. We love that they make the journey part of the experience, heading out from Callao, past the old fishing boats and into the Humboldt Current’s cool embrace. You’ll be in wetsuits, for sure; the water here averages around 16-20°C. Our favourite dives are around the outermost islands, where the sea lions congregate. The noise is incredible, a cacophony of barks and splashes even before you get in. Once submerged, though, it’s a playful chaos. These aren’t shy animals; they zip past, tug at fins, and honestly, it’s hard not to grin through your regulator. Visibility can be a bit variable, often 5-10 metres, but when you’re surrounded by dozens of curious sea lions, you don’t really notice anything else. We’d suggest going in the morning; the light is often better, and the sea lions seem more active before the day gets too busy.

Location: Lima & Palomino Islands, Peru, South America
Coordinates: -12.481302, -76.798965
Phone: +51 992 526 191
Email: [email protected]
Website: http://WWW.naylampdiving.com
Certification Agencies: ["PADI"]
Courses: PADI 5 Star Dive Center [padi:25074]
Address: Malecon de Naplo, Pucusana KM 53, Carretera Panamericana Sur, Pucusana, No State, Peru

Dive Sites Near Naylamp Diving

Naylamp Diving 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