experiences

Open Water Diver Padi (Curso de buceo)

The course lasts 3 days and covers everything you need to know about basic diving techniques, terminology and safety procedures. For each concept you will read a description and watch a demonstration video, then at TAYRONA DIVE CENTER you will jump into the open sea to practice everything. 1-Knowledge development to understand the basic principles of scuba diving. 2-Dives in confined and open waters to learn basic diving techniques. Includes: * 2 dives in confined waters (40-45 minutes per dive, 8 meters deep). * 4 dives in open waters (40-45 minutes per dive, 12-18 meters deep). * Digital study book (REQUIRED TO READ BOOK BEFORE STARTING THE COURSE). * Logbook. * Medical insurance. * PADI certification. * Equipment (mask, snorkel, fins, regulator, pressure gauge, vest, weight belt, tanks and suit). * Snacks. * Training and support from an instructor. * Boat transportation. * Study videos. * Underwater photos and videos. The dives take place in Tayrona Park on Aguja Island in Santa Marta, Colombia. Recommendation: Please note that you cannot board a plane until 18 hours after the last dive.

Recommended age

12 years and older
Duration

Course duration 3 days
Languages

Spanish, English
Category

Outdoor experiences, Meetings with local people, Local immersion

Itinerary

This is what you’ll find in your experience

English: Includes: * 2 confined water dives (40-45 minutes per dive, 8 meters deep). * 4 open water dives (40-45 minutes per dive, 12-18 meters deep). * Digital study book (IT IS MANDATORY TO READ THE BOOK BEFORE STARTING THE COURSE). * Logbook. * Medical insurance. * PADI certification. * Equipment (Mask, snorkel, fins, regulator, pressure gauge, vest, weight belt, tanks and suit). * Snacks. * Training and accompaniment with an instructor. * Transportation by boat. * Study videos. * Underwater photos and videos. The dives take place in the Tayrona Isla Aguja park in Santa Marta, Colombia.