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Scuba Dive and Learn

General Information
Although snorkeling and dolphin watching have been around the Quepos/ Manuel Antonio area for a while, dive travel in this largely unexplored area is in it's infancy. Diving in this area can truly be said to be on the cutting edge of adventure for divers looking for something different. How many places in the world can one dive an area that truly has been unexplored? You can here.

Visibility
In the Quepos and Manuel Antonio area there is a high nutrient content in the water, this brings us an unbelievable amount of marine life. Though the visibility does vary it is normally in the region of 30ft plus.

Water Temperature
There is very little variation throughout the year. Temperatures range from mid 80's to low 70's. For exposure protection we would recommend either a 2 or 3mm wetsuit.

Currents
Few strong currents, dive sites are selected daily for the best conditions.
Average Dive Depths - 40 - 80 ft

Marine Life
We have an abundance and wide variety of marine life on the Central Pacific Coast of Costa Rica. Schools of Snapper, Jacks, Grunts and Barracuda cruise by. You can get up close and personal on the reef with Angel Fish, Moorish Idols, Surgeon Fish, Giant Damsel Fish, an array of Puffer Fish, Scrawled File Fish, Octopus, a variety of Eels and Crustaceans. Plus Reef Sharks, Giant Manta Rays, Sting Rays, Sea Turtles, Pan Tropical Dolphins and in season the majestic Humpback Whale.

Coral Reefs
We have a variety of soft and hard coral formations, though here on the pacific coast we cannot boast the coral gardens of the Caribbean. We do have an amazing underwater environment formed by the intense volcanic activity that formed this area.
 

Choose one of our 12 ready made packages or you can design your own program (see below).
 

 
2008 Prices - US dollars

Prices of all packages below also include: 

  • Registration fees and course materials
  • Home stay including 2 meals per day
  • Cultural activities (one free surf or yoga lesson per stay, dance-once a week, folcloric evening once a month)
  • Placement examination prior to start of classes
  • Free break time refreshments
  • Free use of internet
  • Free pick-up for class from homestay in the mornings with our school minivan

Courses for Certified Divers:

  1. ONE WEEK PROGRAM:
    • 4 hours of Spanish classes in a group
      (20 hours per week)
    • 2  two-tank dives
    • PACKAGE PRICE: $ 630

  2. TWO WEEK PROGRAM:
    • 4 hours of Spanish classes in a group
      (20 hours per week)
    • 4  two-tank dives
    • PACKAGE PRICE: $1240

  3. FOUR WEEK PROGRAM:
    • 4 hours of Spanish classes in a group
      (20 hours per week
    • 8 two-tank dives
    • PACKAGE PRICE: $2312

  4. SIX WEEK PROGRAM:
    • 4 hours of Spanish classes in a group
      (20 hours per week)
    • 10 two-tank Dives
    • PACKAGE PRICE: $3280

  5. EIGHT WEEK PROGRAM:
    • 4 hours of Spanish classes in a group
      (20 hours per week)
    • 12 two-tank Dives
    • PACKAGE PRICE: $4248

  6. SEMESTER PROGRAM: (e.g. 12 weeks):
    • 4 hours of Spanish classes in a group
      (20 hours per week)
    • 15 two-tank dives Dives
    • PACKAGE PRICE: $6100

Courses for Non-certified Divers:

  1. ONE WEEK PROGRAM:
    • 4 hours of Spanish classes in a group
      (20 hours per week)
    • Discover Scuba course (theory and dive skill session plus one ocean dive)
    • PACKAGE PRICE: $589

  2. TWO WEEK PROGRAM:
    • 4 hours of Spanish classes in a group
      (20 hours per week)
    • PADI Diver Certification Course
      (4 days diving and courses)
    • PACKAGE PRICE: $1310

  3. FOUR WEEK PROGRAM:
    • 4 hours of Spanish classes in a group
      (20 hours per week)
    • PADI Diver Certification Course
      (4 days diving and courses)
    • 4 two-tank dives
    • PACKAGE PRICE: $2470

  4. SIX WEEK PROGRAM:
    • 4 hours of Spanish classes in a group
      (20 hours per week)
    • PADI Diver Certification Course
      (4 days diving and courses)
    • 6 two-tank dives
    • PACKAGE PRICE: $3394

  5. EIGHT WEEK PROGRAM:
    • 4 hours of Spanish classes in a group
      (20 hours per week)
    • PADI Diver Certification Course
      (4 days diving and courses)
    • 8 two-tank dives
    • PACKAGE PRICE: $4362

  6. SEMESTER PROGRAM: (e.g. 12 weeks):
    • 4 hours of Spanish classes in a group
      (20 hours per week)
    • PADI Diver Certification (4 days)
    • 10 two-tank dives Dives
    • PACKAGE PRICE: $6130

Design your own packages:

Combine any of the following diving options with any Spanish program:

  • Discover Scuba: $149 (theory/dive skill session & one ocean dive, 1 day)
  • Double Tank Dives: $95, package of 5 or more $84each
  • Double Tank Dives NITROX: $107, package  of 5 or more $$96 each
  • PADI Open Water Certification: (4 days)  $450  - private,
    $ 350 - 2 persons, $ 295 - 3 persons
  • Advanced Open Water $275
  • PADI Rescue Diver: $350 (4-6 days)

Other courses e.g. Dive master, Nitrox etc. are available. Please inquire.

Click here for an Online Application.

El Paraiso Spanish School
Km 1, via Manuel Antonio, M.Antonio.
Tel: (506)2777-4681 Fax: (506)2777-1048
Mail: P.O. Box 6350-317 Quepos, C.R 		Canada Contact:
El Paraiso Spanish School
Tel: (519) 747-1627
escuela@study-spanish-cr.com
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