Dive Center
π Mexico β La Paz / Sea of Cortez
π Activities: Fun Dive, Recreational courses, Discover dive
π€Ώ Instructor languages: French, English, Spanish
π Booking languages: French, English, Spanish
π’ Nitrox available: Yes
π§βπ§βπ§βπ§ Groups welcome: Yes, small groups favoured
π Affiliation: SSI, PADI
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Structure: Professional centre
Diving in La Paz means diving into a marine paradise.
You'll discover unique wildlife, crystal-clear waters and a deep connection with nature on every dive β an unforgettable experience!
Swim with sea lions, spot giant manta rays and explore colourful coral reefs in the heart of the Sea of Cortez β perfect for nature lovers and adventurers alike.
We are a group of French-Mexican friends, sharing our passion for diving, the Sea of Cortez and protecting marine ecosystems.
The owner, Alexia, is a French marine biologist and SSI assistant instructor, and every member of her team has many years of experience diving in the Sea of Cortez.
Phone
π +52 612 167 8914Website
π www.diveinlapaz.comWe can handle your accommodation bookings:
The centre can assist guests with booking hotels or lodging in La Paz, on request.
Safety information:
All dives are supervised by certified SSI/PADI instructors. The boat is equipped for safety: toilets, GPS-sonar, VHF radio, music and oxygen. Diving and snorkelling equipment is regularly maintained and suited to local conditions.
Other activities offered by the centre:
Snorkelling with sea lions, whale shark watching (October to March/April season), wreck diving, night diving, eco-friendly excursions and guided tours of the Sea of Cortez.
Opening days and annual closure:
Open year-round, daily departures depending on weather conditions and excursion availability.
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We did a sea lion diving trip with guide Ian, and it was a great experience. Ian gave very detailed briefings and guided us through excellent routes underwater, which made the dives feel safe and enjoyable. The office staff were also very kind and welcoming throughout the trip. One of our team members accidentally broke a toilet in the restroom, but they handled the situation very generously and didnβt charge us for it. We really appreciated their understanding and kindness. Thank you to the amazing team at Dive in La Paz for such a memorable experience!
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Had an incredible experience with Dive in La Paz. I spent 5 days diving and doing ocean safaris with them, and Roberto and Michelle were extremely accommodating and made getting everything set up effortless from the start. The operation itself is world class β incredibly well run, clean, organized, and very safety-focused while still being relaxed and fun. Over the 5 days, they kept the activities varied and exciting, which made the whole trip feel like an adventure instead of repeating the same thing every day. Huge thanks to my dive guides Sandra, Ivan, and Luis. They were absolutely outstanding in the water and incredibly knowledgeable about the local marine life. You could tell they genuinely love what they do, and they added so much to the experience by explaining animal behavior and helping spot wildlife that I would have completely missed on my own. We did scuba diving with sea lions, offshore safaris to see the mobulas, and saw countless dolphins from the boat. On our last day, we even spotted a whale shark, which was an amazing way to end the trip. If youβre diving in La Paz, I highly recommend Dive in La Paz.
Mike Troutman
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Had two great dives with this team. Everyone at the shop was very helpful getting set up. During the dive trip we were in a group of four, including the instructor. The instructor worked with us to customize the dives at a depth and swim speed that we asked for to make it enjoyable. Dive one allowed is to see the seal lions in their natural habitat allow with one free swimming eel. The second dive was amazing with schools of fish surrounding me to the point it was almost disorienting. During the s ind dive we interacted with playful small sea lions as they nibbled on my arm, raced around me, and played with my yank hoses. Both dives were 45 minutes each. Even though had my gear serviced prior to the trip I found a high pressure hose leak. We were able to finish the dives. The shop tried to fix my hose but did not have the part so after taking it apart and re-assembly he said no charge. All and all a great experience. I will be coming back on my next trip to La Paz. Highly recommend!
Coastal Throttle
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I rode my motorcycle down from Canada to La Paz to do my open water course, I stopped in last minute and Robert at the front desk was able to answer all my questions accommodate my last minute booking. The course was instructing by Ivan and he was fantastic, super knowledgeable and experienced diver! Also captain Carlos was great! Lunch was provided and it was super nice to spend sometime on the beach after the dive
Sascha Schmunk
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We had an amazing experience diving with Dive in La Paz! Everything was extremely well organized from start to finish, and the team was super friendly and professional. We were a group of eight divers, split into two smaller groups with two guides (Luis and Chris), which made the experience feel safe, relaxed, and very personalized. Both guides did a fantastic job. What really stood out was their flexibility in choosing the dive sites based on conditions β you can tell they genuinely care about giving you the best possible experience. The briefings were clear and thorough, and the whole operation felt very smooth. On top of that, the little details make a difference: free coffee in the morning, a comfortable office with great Wi-Fi, and an absolutely fantastic lunch right on the beach. Overall, we had a great day and enjoyed every minute. Highly recommended β you really canβt go wrong diving with them!