Diving in Paracas

Paracas is one of the best places in Peru for diving, its blue and turquoise waters make this adventure sport an unforgettable experience that most people want to relive.

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In the district, there are different agencies or academies that provide specialized services for diving, which offer all safety measures, techniques, and appropriate equipment for this great adventure in the sea.

One of the best dives on the Peruvian coast is done in Paracas, where you can find a vast variety of marine life, guano birds, sea lions, Humboldt penguins, among other species.

Where It Takes Place

There are 3 main beaches for practicing this adventure sport, which are:

• La Mina Beach: Located on the southeast side of the Paracas Peninsula. The beach has a horseshoe shape, and the surrounding hills protect it from the strong winds common in the area. Its water is very clean, crystal clear, calm, emerald in color, and has white sand substrate on its shores. In the vicinity of the resort, you can see a couple of cavities that were formerly coal mines, hence the name La Mina.
• Lagunilla Beach: One of the most popular beaches in the Paracas Reserve, like most resorts in the area, it is a cove for artisanal fishermen. It has a very calm sea, but caution must be taken when swimming there as one of the most abundant species are sea urchins.
• Mendieta Beach: Like the previous 2, it is an impressive beach, with clean and calm waters perfect for diving. Additionally, here you can find La Catedral, an impressive rock formation in the sea that broke during the earthquake of 2007.

Distance

The distance depends on the person's experience. Beginners in this sport are recommended to dive between 2 to 8 meters. Experienced and certified divers, on the other hand, can dive to depths of more than 20 meters.

Level

No experience is required to practice diving, as you can receive your first diving lesson there. All you need are basic swimming skills and, above all, the desire to live this great experience.

Time

Classes and diving expeditions usually last 2 and a half hours, with 20 to 30 minutes of theoretical and technical instructions.

Season

Any time of the year is good for exploring and diving in the beaches of Paracas. However, for perfect weather, we recommend going between December and April.

Prices for Diving in Paracas

Prices range from 200 to 300 dollars, but you can find promotions for diving in Paracas with discounts of up to 70%. Don't wait any longer, live this unforgettable experience.

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What to Bring

• Swimwear
• Sunglasses
• Hat
• Sunscreen

The agency or academy should provide this diving equipment:

• Wetsuit
• Swim fins
• Buoyancy compensator
• Weight belt
• Diving tanks
• Regulator

Recommendations

This is a team adventure sport, never dive alone, you will always need someone's help. Follow the instructors' instructions to the letter: how to use the equipment, emergency signals, what to do in the sea, the steps to take for a dive, etc.