PADI Open Water Course

Learn to dive like a professional in the Machalilla marine reserve in this PADI Open Water course in Puerto López. You can choose from two different levels, depending on your previous experience.

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The marine reserve of Machalilla National Park is a destination for scuba diving enthusiasts. In its coral reefs, you can find a variety of species such as fish, turtles, crustaceans, and cetaceans. Therefore, this PADI Open Water course in Puerto López is an ideal choice to learn underwater navigation and discover its treasures.

PADI Open Water Course

The PADI Open Water course consists of three parts, which can be completed in 2 or 3 days, depending on your choice of classroom or distance learning.

Day 1

The first part involves a theoretical lesson on the basic principles of diving, which can be conducted face-to-face or remotely. In the remote option, instructional materials will be provided for home study, and you must attend the second day for practical application.

Day 2

The second day includes diving in confined waters to practice learned skills. After a lunch break, we will proceed to the open sea for two dives of up to 12 meters (40 feet), building your confidence to dive independently.

Day 3

The final day is reserved for two more open water dives to explore Puerto López's underwater environment. Upon course completion, you will receive your PADI Open Water certificate.

PADI Advanced Open Water Course

The PADI Advanced Open Water course enables you to extend the depth of your dives to 30 meters (98 feet) and enhance skills gained from the PADI course. It involves five dives: one Deep Adventure Dive, one Underwater Navigator Adventure Dive, and three elective dives from the following:

Aware Fish IDDrift DiverPeak Performance BuoyancySearch and Recovery DiverUnderwater NaturalistUnderwater PhotographerUnderwater Videographer

Upon finishing the course, you will receive a temporary PADI Advanced Open Water Diver certification card, valid worldwide. Your permanent PADI Advanced Open Water Diver certification card will arrive by mail in a few weeks.