Diving in Mancora & North Coast

Explore 12 dive sites in Mancora & North Coast, Peru. Ocean conditions, marine species, and dive centres.

Best Time to Dive in Mancora & North Coast

The warmest water temperatures in Mancora & North Coast occur in January, averaging 23.9°C. The coolest conditions are in December at 23.9°C.

Monthly Water Temperatures

  • January: 23.9°C (air: 25.7°C)
  • February: 23.9°C (air: 26.8°C)
  • March: 23.9°C (air: 26.9°C)
  • April: 23.9°C (air: 26.2°C)
  • May: 23.9°C (air: 24.7°C)
  • June: 23.9°C (air: 23.2°C)
  • July: 23.9°C (air: 22.4°C)
  • August: 23.9°C (air: 21.9°C)
  • September: 23.9°C (air: 21.8°C)
  • October: 23.9°C (air: 22.3°C)
  • November: 23.9°C (air: 21.8°C)
  • December: 23.9°C (air: 24.0°C)

Marine Life in Mancora & North Coast

Home to 77 recorded species including 70 reef fish, 3 whales & dolphins, 3 sharks & rays, 1 sea snails & nudibranchs.

Dive Site Difficulty in Mancora & North Coast

Mancora & North Coast has 1 beginner, 1 advanced dive sites - suitable for divers of all levels.

Recommended Packing List for Mancora & North Coast

Based on average water temperature of 23.9°C.

  • Wetsuit (3-5mm) - comfortable for 24°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

Marine Protected Areas in Mancora & North Coast

  • Manglares de Tumbes - National Sanctuary (IUCN Category III)
  • Santuario Nacional Los Manglares de Tumbes - Wetland of International Importance (Ramsar Site) (IUCN Category Not Reported)
  • Mar Tropical de Grau - Sector Banco Máncora - National Reserve (IUCN Category VI)
  • Estuario de Virrilá - Wetland of International Importance (Ramsar Site) (IUCN Category VI)

Getting to Mancora & North Coast - Nearest Airports

  • Captain Victor Montes Arias International Airport (TYL), Talara - 40 km away, approx 58 min travel time
  • Capitán FAP José A. Quiñones González International Airport (CIX), Chiclayo - 256 km away, approx 294 min travel time
  • General Ulpiano Paez International Airport (SNC), Salinas/La Libertad - 303 km away, approx 346 min travel time

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