

Best for beginner divers, 6-12m, boat entry, mild current.
Grano de Oro, located off Pucusana, features a combination of reef and wall topography. The site is suitable for beginners, with depths ranging from 6 to 12 metres and an average depth of 9 metres. Access is by boat only, and divers encounter mild currents. Visibility fluctuates between 5 and 18 metres, and water temperatures are cool, typically between 15 and 20 degrees Celsius. A 7mm wetsuit is recommended to manage the cold. Species recorded around this area include South American sea lions, wrasses, scorpionfish, pufferfish, and various crustaceans such as Sally Lightfoot crabs and rock crabs.
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Pack a wetsuit of at least 5mm as the water regularly sits at the cooler end of the temperature range, and even on warm days the wall can feel noticeably colder with depth. Visibility is most variable in the wet season, so check local conditions with your charter operator before heading out.
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Recorded nearby, within 20km
Depth
6-12m
Visibility
5-18m
Skill Level
Beginner
Entry
Boat
Boat required
Water Temp
15-20°C
Current
Mild
Typical Dive
30 min
Species recorded around this area include South American sea lions, wrasses, scorpionfish, pufferfish, triggerfish, butterflyfish, and various crabs and sea stars.
Yes, the site is considered suitable for beginners due to its manageable depth range of 6 to 12 metres and mild currents.
The site ranges from 6 to 12 metres in depth, with an average depth of 9 metres.
This is a boat-only dive site; a boat charter is required to reach the location.
While the site is primarily used for diving, the shallow reef sections may be accessible for snorkelling depending on surface conditions and boat operator policies.
Yes, equipment rental is available at or near Grano de Oro in Chilca. Contact local dive operators for specific gear availability and prices.
A 7mm wetsuit or semi-dry is recommended for diving at Grano de Oro in Chilca. Water temperatures range from 15°C to 20°C.
Grano de Oro in Chilca typically has mild currents that most divers can handle comfortably.
Visibility at Grano de Oro in Chilca typically ranges from 5 metres to 18 metres. Conditions vary with weather, tides, and seasons.