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SCUBA CERTIFICATION
& SURF SCHOOL
COSTA RICA, GUATEMALA, PERU
SCUBA DISCOVERY & SCUBA CERTIFICATION
Not sure if scuba diving is for you? The Scuba Discovery Course lets you test the waters with a 2-day introduction, including a pool practice session and two open-water dives under the guidance of a professional instructor. Ready to go all in? Get PADI-certified with Maximo Nivel’s expert instructors and earn the world’s most respected scuba credentials. Your certification is internationally recognized, opening the door to incredible dive adventures and a whole new way to explore the world beneath the surface.
SURF SCHOOL
Surf school is a great program if you want to take surf lessons or if are you an experienced surfer in country without your board. Maximo Nivel offers professionally run surfing programs with all the equipment you need on 3 of the most beautiful beaches in the world. Costa Rica, Guatemala, and Peru are world class surfing destinations—so these are great places to check out the waves!
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Why I Maximo Nivel
Had an amazing experience. For a first time solo traveller, it helped ease the worries of traveling alone and language barriers of a foreign country. Maximo Nivel was very supportive and helped me experience more than I would’ve imagined. I always felt welcomed and safe no matter where I was, I was with other new found friends from this program at all times and it made the traveling much more fun and comfortable.
SCUBA DISCOVERY & CERTIFICATION
COSTA RICA | GUATEMALA | PERU
Not sure if scuba diving is for you? The Scuba Discovery Course is a 2-day introduction that lets you test the waters. It includes a pool practice session and two open-water dives with a professional instructor—no certification required.
Ready to take the plunge? The PADI Open Water Diver Certification is a flexible, performance-based course that can be completed in 3-5 days.
The Scuba Certification includes three phases:
1. Knowledge Development
2. Confined Water Dives
3. Open Water Dives
The PADI Open Water Diver course is flexible and performance based. The PADI certification course can be completed in 3-5 days. Throughout the course, your PADI Instructor focuses on helping you become a confident and comfortable diver.
Guatemala—Santa Cruz rests on the edge of Lake Atitlan, only a 15-minute boat ride from Panajachel. An untraditional destination for PADI Open Water Diving certification, Lake Atitlan offers a unique high-altitude dive experience into the volcanic crater of Lake Atitlan. Divers touch hot mud along the lake’s volcanic fault lines; view the underwater volcanic rock formations and swim-throughs; and visit the lake’s local inhabitants including freshwater fish, crabs, and a variety plant life.
Peru—Mancora is located on the northern pacific coast of Peru. Here the Niño and Humboldt currents merge, providing for abundant marine life below the waters. These waters are home to over 2,700 marine species including a wide variety of fish and marine mammals. Divers see green sea turtles, porcupine fish, angel fish, emperor fish, octopuses, sea horses, and more. The Peru scuba program is a 3 day course and includes hostel accommodations with breakfast.
SURF SCHOOL
COSTA RICA | GUATEMALA | PERU
Get a taste of the fantastic sport of surfing while you are in Costa Rica, Guatemala, and Peru. If you have never surfed, take beginner lessons; if you surf now, take advanced lessons or just rent a board. Surfing is a great new challenge to make your travel meaningful!
Costa Rica—Manuel Antonio is the best beach in Costa Rica and it is the perfect destination for surfers of all levels. The beach life in Manuel Antonio offers great waves in a safe and protected environment. Learn the techniques of surfing or bring your current surf skills to the next level. There is also time to just relax and catch some great sun!
Guatemala—Surf school takes place in El Salvador, just across the border from Guatemala. This is a great beach getaway to El Zonte, a small village with a relaxing atmosphere and home to many local surfers. Learn everything you need to get started or advance your surfing skills, and in your downtime enjoy the hotel pool and ocean views! When field conditions or travel logistics do not allow easy travel to El Salvador, the surf school is moved to Guatemala’s well known Playa Hawaii surf destination with beautiful uncrowded waves, black sand beaches, and great instructors.
Peru—Spend the week on beautiful Beach Miraflores soaking up the sun and learning to ride the waves. Miraflores is one of the top surfing beaches near the capital city of Lima. The area has excellent weather year-round and offers different surf breaks to suit surfers of all abilities from beginner to advanced. Be sure to try the ceviche for lunch!
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