El Chuncho
About El Chuncho
A short boat ride from the coastal towns nearby, El Chuncho is a well-known dive site in the Lima area and is commonly used for diver training. The site sits inside a bay that offers shelter, which helps keep conditions favorable most of the time. Below the surface, the area features a kelp forest and a variety of marine life.
Where Is El Chuncho?
El Chuncho Planning Details
Depth range, seasonality, and planning context.
Reported Depth
10m+
Depth Note
Average depth is 10 m.
Typical Conditions
Sheltered bay with conditions described as almost always optimal.
Local Intel For El Chuncho
Community notes to help plan your visit.
Scuba
Often used as a learning/training site for divers.
El Chuncho Dive Conditions Planner
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Exposure Profile at El Chuncho
Directional shelter context for incoming swell.
Recent Logged Visits At El Chuncho
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Dive Spot Log Averages At El Chuncho
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