TABOGA
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 - TABOGA offers some of Lima & Palomino Islands's richest wreck diving. Water ranges 17-21°C, warmest February, March, April.
The Taboga offers a different flavour of diving in Lima. This fishing vessel went down in 1987, and sits upright at a considerable depth. We've found the wreck itself is reasonably intact, with some superstructure still recognisable. It’s definitely a deeper dive, so bring your experience with you. What makes it interesting is the way the local marine life has really taken over, with schools of fish darting through the openings and plenty of crabs scuttling over the decks. It’s a good option for advanced divers looking for something beyond the typical reef dive here.
Typical TABOGA Dive Profile
Illustrative profile based on site depth and type. Actual dive profiles vary - always follow your dive computer and training.
Safety Notes
Maximum depth 50m exceeds recreational limits (40m). Technical diving certification and equipment required.
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 TABOGA
Dive shops near TABOGA
RESKIU S.A.C.
Lufes A Diver's
KangaruPeru
Pacific Divers
SB Divers
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Conditions
Ocean conditions, forecast and tides for TABOGA
TABOGA Ocean Conditions
Monthly averages for TABOGA, 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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