Pucusana and the Southern Lima Bays

Ask the guide for an individual site briefing on kelp, boat traffic, visibility, surge, entry/exit, thermal exposure, turn pressures and conditions-based cancellation. Use an inspected boat with life jackets and an explicit oxygen/rescue plan. A scuba introduction must remain professionally supervised; uncertified guests must not join certified fun dives as if qualified. Do not freedive alone, enter boat channels for snorkeling or approach sea lions. DAN suggests at least 12 hours before flying after one no-decompression dive and 18 hours after multiple dives or days; DAN guidance longer margins are prudent, and decompression dives require more conservative plans. Do not fly with suspected decompression illness.

For a medical emergency call SAMU 106 and supply the exact harbor, boat or shoreline position. Peru SAMU For suspected decompression illness, activate emergency services, provide oxygen by a trained responder as appropriate, and contact DAN for dive-medicine coordination. Have the operator identify its evacuation vehicle or vessel, receiving hospital, physician and hyperbaric referral before entering the water. No verified local chamber location or guaranteed travel time is supplied here. Harbor conditions can affect evacuation. If symptoms occur, avoid further diving and flying; seek immediate professional assessment.

Pucusana is a working fishing harbor with documented local marine-bottom cleanup activity. Do not disturb kelp, remove marine life, anchor on sensitive habitat, leave lines or litter, or enter working vessel channels. SERFOR advises keeping distance from marine wildlife and never touching, feeding or attempting to handle stranded animals. Sea lions are possible wildlife, not a swim-with package or reason to ignore disease and proximity risks. Confirm any site-specific fishing restrictions or protected-area requirements directly rather than importing Paracas regulations.