Chelonia Dive Center - Mancora & North Coast

The team at Chelonia Dive Center are some of the most genuinely enthusiastic divers we’ve met on the North Coast. They’ve got PADI courses covered from Open Water right through to Divemaster, and we always feel like we’re in good hands with their instructors. What really sets Chelonia apart, though, is their absolute passion for finding the big stuff, particularly the sea turtles that give them their name. We love that Chelonia consistently delivers on sightings of green sea turtles – not just a fleeting glimpse, but often spending an entire dive just observing them graze. Our favourite dives with them usually involve a trip out to Ñuro, where the combination of relatively shallow depths and abundant food brings in the gentle giants. You’ll often see schools of jacks swimming alongside, and the occasional manta ray gliding through if you’re lucky. We’d suggest going early in the morning for the calmest surface conditions and generally better visibility before any afternoon chop picks up. It’s a relaxed, friendly vibe, perfect for those who appreciate patient wildlife encounters over rushing through sites.

Location
Mancora & North Coast, Peru, South America
Coordinates
-4.175905, -81.127660
Phone
+51 981 710 415
Email
[email protected]
Website
http://www.cheloniadc.com
Certification Agencies
["PADI"]
Courses
PADI 5 Star Dive Center [padi:26932]
Address
Matecon Los Proceres #189, Los Organos, Piura, No State, Peru

Dive Sites Near Chelonia Dive Center

Chelonia Dive Center provides access to 12 dive sites in Mancora & North Coast.

Other Dive Centres in Mancora & North Coast

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.

Notable Marine Life

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