Cantamar Tours & SCUBA La Paz
Calle Cuauhtémoc, La Paz, Baja California Sur, MEX
About the Center
Cantamar Tours & SCUBA La Paz, located in La Paz, Mexico, is an SSI-certified dive center offering a comprehensive experience for both experienced divers and beginners. The center boasts extensive facilities designed for comfort and adventure, including accommodation, a swimming pool, a restaurant, and a bar, creating an ideal environment for relaxation and exploration. Customer convenience is a key focus, with services such as equipment rental, air fills (including nitrox), lockers, and airport transfers readily available.
In terms of diving education, Cantamar Tours & SCUBA La Paz provides a wide array of SSI courses. These range from the Discover Scuba Diving experience for newcomers to the Instructor Development Course for aspiring professionals, alongside the foundational Open Water Diver certification. Specialized courses like Boat Diving, Night Diver, and Snorkeling are also offered, catering to diverse interests and all levels within the underwater community.
The diving opportunities at Cantamar Tours & SCUBA La Paz are further enhanced by guided dives and excursions. Guests can partake in SCUBA diving days in La Paz, accessible via boat or shore diving. Unique experiences such as Night Diving with Mobulas are also highlighted. Furthermore, the center organizes iconic regional tours, including excursions to Isla Espíritu Santo and Los Lobos Marinos, Whale Shark encounters, and Gray Whale watching tours, solidifying its position as a premier destination for marine exploration in the area.
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El curso de certificación Open Water Diver en Cantamar Tours & SCUBA La Paz es tu puerta de entrada para explorar el mundo submarino. Este programa está meticulosamente diseñado para equiparte con las habilidades y…
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Cantamar Tours & SCUBA La Paz ofrece el Discovery Scuba Dive, un programa ideal para personas curiosas sobre el buceo pero que aún no se han comprometido con una certificación completa. Esta experiencia introductoria…
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The ticket includes boat tour with canopy, padded seats, coolers, and a restroom. Use of snorkel equipment (snorkel, mask, fins, life vest), a delicious lunch (usually fish ceviche with tostadas), snacks, soft drinks, water, and cookies. Bilingual guides certified in First Aid, Water Rescue, and National Park knowledge, as well as Traveler's Insurance, are also included.
The Isla Espíritu Santo National Park entrance fee (220 MXN for foreigners, 110 MXN for Mexicans/Residents, children under 12 and seniors exempt), kayak and paddleboard rentals, wetsuit rental, and crew tips are not included. Parking at Club Hotel Cantamar Pichilingue is also an additional cost.
The whale shark season in La Paz typically runs from November 12th to April, with the best season generally considered from late November to late April. The exact timing and duration of encounters are dictated by authorities.
The Discovery Scuba Dive is designed for those who want to try scuba diving. While specific requirements are not detailed, it is generally suitable for beginners. The text mentions that for the Whale Shark tour, it is essential to know how to use snorkel equipment and have medium to high physical activity.
The Dive+Hotel package includes round-trip airport transfer from/to La Paz International Airport (LAP), accommodation in a double room at Club Cantamar, daily breakfast, two tanks per day for certified divers, lunch on diving days, usage of gear storage cages, and a daily shuttle to/from La Paz. Diving gear rental is not included.
The typical activity time for the Whale Shark tour is 3 hours, with the total excursion time from the Malecón office and back being around this duration, depending on the area's demand and authority regulations.