Palomino Island Suggest edit

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12Max dive depth

12.0 mSite max depth

10.0–20.0 mVisibility

MildCurrent

ModerateSurge

45 minAvg dive time

December to AprilBest months

16.0–20.0 °CWater (summer)

14.0–18.0 °CWater (winter)

Overview

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Palomino Island offers divers the chance to swim with a large colony of sea lions that inhabit the rocky islets near Lima.

Conditions

Visibility: 10.0–20.0 m Suggest edit
Currents: Mild Suggest edit
Surge: Moderate Suggest edit
Water temp (summer): 16.0–20.0 °C Suggest edit
Water temp (winter): 14.0–18.0 °C Suggest edit

Logistics

Entry: Boat Suggest edit
Permits required: Yes
Diving permits may be required for certain areas; check with local dive operators.
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Bottom types:
rocky sandy kelp forests Suggest edit

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Use a wide-angle lens for capturing marine life; early morning dives may offer better light conditions.

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