Spondylus DC Mancora - Mancora & North Coast
The team at Spondylus DC Mancora are the real deal, operating out of what feels like a local surf shop, right on the beach. We always appreciate a dive operation that feels genuinely part of the community, not just a tourist add-on. They really nail the chill, unhurried vibe that perfectly matches Mancora itself. If you're looking to get your PADI certification in a relaxed setting, or just want to explore the cooler, nutrient-rich waters of Peru's northern coast, these are your people. What we love most about Spondylus is their focus on making every dive feel personal. We've seen them take absolute beginners from nervous first breaths to confident divers, all with a patient, good-humoured approach. It's not about rushing; it’s about making sure you’re comfortable and actually enjoying yourself. The diving here is unique for Peru, bringing together warmer tropical currents with cooler upwellings, so you get a fascinating mix of pelagics and reef fish, often in a single dive. We'd suggest asking them about the best time of day for the local seahorse populations – we’ve had some truly fantastic encounters just off the coast with their guides. They’re super knowledgeable about the subtle shifts in conditions.
- Location
- Mancora & North Coast, Peru, South America
- Coordinates
- -4.107291, -81.054890
- Phone
- +51 999 891 268
- [email protected]
- Website
- http://www.spondylusdcmancora.com
- Certification Agencies
- ["PADI"]
- Courses
- PADI 5 Star Dive Resort [padi:23242]
- Address
- Av Panamericana 476, Mancora M01, No State, Peru
Dive Sites Near Spondylus DC Mancora
Spondylus DC Mancora provides access to 12 dive sites in Mancora & North Coast.
- 3-4X3 - 20m (wreck)
- ARRASTRERA DORINE - 50m (wreck)
- AUDAZ - 27m (wreck)
- BEATITA DE HUMAY - 10m (wreck)
- DON JAVO (POSSIBLY) - 45m (wreck)
- DON PANCHO - 27m (wreck)
- El Ñuro - 3-12m
- FOKA - 5m (wreck)
- GOLONDRINA - 24m (wreck)
- LAZARELLA - 8m (wreck)
- Los Organos Bank - 10-30m (pinnacle)
- SIRENELLA - 7m (wreck)
Other Dive Centres in Mancora & North Coast
- Chelonia Dive Center - ["PADI"]
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
- Mulet (Mugil curema) - Reef Fish
- Pompano (Trachinotus paitensis) - Reef Fish
- Flat Needlefish (Ablennes hians) - Reef Fish
- Rounded batfish (Zalieutes elater) - Reef Fish
- Atlantic Bumper (Chloroscombrus chrysurus) - Reef Fish
- Thread herring (Opisthonema libertate) - Reef Fish
- Common yellowtail croaker (Umbrina xanti) - Reef Fish
- Sergeant-major (Abudefduf saxatilis) - Reef Fish
- Sperm Whale (Physeter macrocephalus) - Whales & Dolphins
- Blue bobo (Polydactylus approximans) - Reef Fish
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