Trucks climbing towards Portillo
Inca Lake is at 3,000 metres above sea level, which for diving makes it unique and technical.
Inca Lake, 3,000 metres above sea level
It is freshwater so there is less buoyancy, it is very cold and the altitude limits dive time and depth. Oh yeah, the lake has very steep sides and low visability so it is easy to get disorientated, which could potentially be disastrous due to the ease that you can sink. Swimming to the surface from only 10 metres down takes time and is exhausting, in an environment when you need to move slowly to avoid exhaustion.
Preparing to dive Inca Lake
Divers in Inca Lake
