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    Puerto Vallarta First-Time Scuba Diving Lesson

    Learn scuba basics in a pool, then explore a shallow Los Arcos dive site

    4.9 stars• 539 reviews

    Duration

    4 hrs diving, 2.5 hrs lesson

    Includes

    Pool lesson, equipment, snack

    Highlights

    Build foundational scuba skills in a private pool before heading to a shallow Los Arcos dive site. No certification is required for this first-time diving course.

    • Practice mask clearing, regulator recovery, equalizing, and swimming skills
    • Board a traditional panga boat for your dive
    • Explore shallow areas up to 12 m (40 feet) deep
    • Discover The Aquarium at Los Arcos, with swim-throughs and underwater topography
    • Bring a swimsuit, towel, dry clothes, sunscreen, sunglasses, and Mexican pesos for souvenirs, incidentals, and gratuities

    What's Included

    • Pool scuba instruction for first-time divers
    • Diving equipment
    • Snack at the dive site

    Important details

    • Training sessions typically start at 3:30 pm, or 9 am when held on the same day as your dive

    Cancellation Policy

    Free cancellation up to 24 hours before the tour start time. Cancellations within 24 hours are non-refundable. No partial refunds for reducing the number of people or resources at check-in. Weather-related itinerary changes may be rescheduled at no additional charge, subject to availability.

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    Review 1 of 4
    5/5

    Stephy and Mariana (sorry if misspelled) were awesome! I had the best day today of my tour of Teotihuacan and the basilica. I can’t wait to come back and spend another trip with them. Thank you!

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    August 16, 2026

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    5/5

    Stephy and Mariana (sorry if misspelled) were awesome! I had the best day today of my tour of Teotihuacan and the basilica. I can’t wait to come back and spend another trip with them. Thank you!

    Photo of Detail Digital (Erik Webster)

    Detail Digital (Erik Webster)

    August 16, 2026

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