PACOCHA
Protected Area
Ancón
Why dive here
With 40+ marine species recorded in the area - including blue whales, hammerhead sharks, humpback whales, sea turtles and sperm whales - PACOCHA offers some of Lima & Palomino Islands's richest wreck diving. Water ranges 17-21°C, warmest February, March, April.
Pacocha is a proper deep dive, sitting at 40 metres, so it’s one for the experienced wreck heads. This isn't your typical colourful reef; it's a piece of history. The Peruvian submarine, sunk in 1988 after a collision, rests upright, making for a dramatic silhouette as you descend into the green gloom. We love the eerie calm down there, the way the light struggles to reach the stern where she was struck. You’ll find a surprising amount of life has made Pacocha home. We’ve seen octopuses wedged in tight spaces and schools of hake darting through the superstructure. Our favourite is exploring the conning tower, feeling the cold metal under our fingertips. Visibility can be a bit hit or miss, typical for Lima, so pick a day with calm seas. A strong torch is essential – you'll want to peer into every open hatch and appreciate the sheer scale of the vessel. It’s a somber, impressive dive that offers a real sense of adventure.
Typical PACOCHA Dive Profile
Illustrative profile based on site depth and type. Actual dive profiles vary - always follow your dive computer and training.
Safety Notes
Deep dive (40m) - monitor air consumption closely. Advanced certification recommended.
Wreck site - avoid penetration without wreck diving certification. Watch for sharp metal and entanglement hazards.
Always perform a 3-minute safety stop at 5m before surfacing.
Nearest Dive Centres to PACOCHA
Dive shops near PACOCHA
Lufes A Diver's
RESKIU S.A.C.
KangaruPeru
Pacific Divers
SB Divers
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Conditions
Ocean conditions, forecast and tides for PACOCHA
PACOCHA Ocean Conditions
Monthly averages for PACOCHA, sourced from Open-Meteo marine data - nearest station: Open-Meteo marine grid (-12.05, -77.16) (20km away)
October Averages
Sea Temperature
17°C
63°F · Range: 15.5–19°C
Air Temperature
16°C
60°F
Wind Speed
6.32 m/s
12.3 knots
Atmospheric Pressure
1014.5 hPa
Based on 4 years of monitoring data · Data sources: Open-Meteo marine data
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