Pacific Divers - Lima & Palomino Islands

Diving in Lima isn't exactly a tropical escape, but Pacific Divers on the Palomino Islands offers a genuinely unique experience. We've spent time here, and what really stands out is the chance to get up close with hundreds, sometimes thousands, of sea lions. The water is cold, often green, and visibility can be temperamental, but when a curious sea lion zips past your mask, all that fades away. This PADI 5 Star IDC centre is perfect for those keen on training or just wanting to tick off a truly different kind of wildlife encounter. It’s a great choice if you’re already in Lima and want to add an unusual dive day to your itinerary, rather than making it your sole dive destination.

Location: Lima & Palomino Islands, Peru, South America
Coordinates: -12.123859, -77.026120
Website: https://travel.padi.com/dive-center/peru/pacific-divers-2/
Certification Agencies: ["PADI"]
Courses: PADI 5 Star IDC [padi:25714]
Address: Lima, Peru

Dive Sites Near Pacific Divers

Pacific Divers 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