Get Open Water certified in La Paz
Stop being a spectator and become a diver. With the PADI Open Water Diver certification you earn a lifetime international license to dive anywhere in the world. Here, in the Aquarium of the World, you learn step by step, at your own pace and with certified instructors.
La Paz · PADI Open Water · From 1 person
One certification. A whole world underwater.
The PADI Open Water Diver is the most recognized diving certification in the world. When you finish it you receive a lifetime international license that lets you dive at any destination on the planet.
And there's no better place to earn it than La Paz, Baja California Sur: warm waters, incredible visibility and marine life that turns every practice into a memory.
No prior experience needed. Just knowing how to swim and the desire to discover the ocean.
Before booking, message us on WhatsApp.
We tailor every certification to you: we coordinate the dates for the theory and the dives based on your availability and your group's. It works from a single person or in a group.
Message us first to organize your logistics and confirm availability; once coordinated, you secure your spot with payment.
From theory to your PADI license
We go at your pace. The dates of each stage are coordinated with you over WhatsApp.
1 · Online theory (eLearning)
We send you the official PADI eLearning so you can study the theory wherever you want, at your own pace and before getting in the water. We answer all your questions.
2 · Two dives in calm beaches
You practice the essential skills in shallow, protected waters, where you'll feel comfortable and safe from the first moment, always with your instructor.
3 · Two dives from the boat
You apply everything you learned in open water, descending from the boat at real dive sites in La Paz. This is where it all comes together and you feel like a real diver.
4 · PADI Open Water certified!
Once you complete your dives and the theory you receive your PADI Open Water Diver certification: your international license to dive the world, for life.
What's already taken care of
Official PADI eLearning
The full theory to study online, at your own pace.
Certified PADI instructor
Guides you and adapts the pace throughout the certification.
4 dives
Two in calm beaches and two from the boat.
Full diving gear
All the gear needed for your practice and dives.
PADI Open Water certification
A lifetime international license once you pass.
So you book with clear expectations
Ideal if…
- You want your first diving certification.
- You can swim and feel comfortable in the water.
- You want a lifetime international license.
- You want to certify solo or with your group of friends or family.
Maybe not for you if…
- You only want a one-day intro experience (go for Scuba Discovery).
- You don't feel comfortable swimming.
Important information
- Price
- $8,000 MXN per person.
- Includes
- eLearning (theory), 4 dives and full gear.
- Dives
- 2 in calm beaches + 2 from the boat.
- Group
- From 1 person; groups welcome.
- Requirements
- Knowing how to swim and good general health.
- Booking
- Contact us on WhatsApp to coordinate dates and logistics. Subject to availability.
Everything you usually want to know
Do I need prior experience?
No. The PADI Open Water is designed for beginners. You just need to know how to swim and feel comfortable in the water.
How long does it take?
The theory (eLearning) you do at your own pace before the water. The dives are coordinated with you; they're usually done over a couple of days depending on your availability and your group's.
Does the certification expire?
No. The PADI Open Water Diver certification is international and valid for life.
Can I certify solo?
Yes. It works from a single person or in a group. Message us and we'll set up your logistics.
How do I book?
First contact us on WhatsApp to coordinate dates and confirm availability. Once agreed, you secure your spot with payment.
Secure your certification
PADI Open Water Certification
Your lifetime international diving license, with a certified instructor.
- Official PADI eLearning (theory)
- Certified PADI instructor
- 2 dives in calm beaches
- 2 dives from the boat
- Full diving gear
- PADI Open Water Diver certification
From 1 person · groups welcome
There's a whole world waiting for you below the surface. This is your key to enter.
Get PADI Open Water certified in La Paz and take home a license to dive anywhere on the planet. Message us and we'll tailor your logistics.