

Best for beginner divers, 18-30m, boat entry, moderate current.
El Dado is a wall dive located off Pucusana, offering a vertical profile that descends between 18 and 30 metres. This site is accessible by boat only. Divers should anticipate moderate currents and visibility ranging from 5 to 10 metres. Water temperatures are cool, fluctuating between 15 and 18 degrees Celsius throughout the year, necessitating a minimum 5mm wetsuit. Due to the depth, potential for surge, and boat traffic, it is recommended to dive with a local operator. Divers must manage bottom time carefully to account for decompression requirements and the risk of nitrogen narcosis while navigating the sharp rock topography.
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Despite being listed as beginner-friendly, the depth, moderate current, boat traffic, and sharp rock mean you should dive with a local operator who knows the site well. Water at this temperature will chill you faster than you expect, so bring a wetsuit of at least 5mm.
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Depth
18-30m
Visibility
5-10m
Skill Level
Beginner
Entry
Boat
Boat required
Water Temp
15-18°C
Current
Moderate
While listed as beginner-friendly, the site requires careful management of depth, moderate currents, and boat traffic. It is recommended to dive with a local operator who knows the site well.
The wall at El Dado drops into depths ranging from 18 to 30 metres.
El Dado is a boat-only dive site; you must organise your trip with a local operator in advance.
Hazards include boat traffic, significant depth, sharp rock, and moderate currents. Divers should monitor surface conditions for surge and swell before entry.
The water temperature ranges from 15 to 18 degrees Celsius, so a wetsuit of at least 5mm is necessary to prevent chilling.
Expect moderate currents at El Dado in Chilca. Good buoyancy control and some drift diving experience is helpful.
Visibility at El Dado in Chilca typically ranges from 5 metres to 10 metres. Conditions vary with weather, tides, and seasons.