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Open Water Padi

PADI Dive Course

The PADI Open Water course is the first course a diver needs to approve in order to be able and allowed to dive anywhere in the world. The course is the initial entrance graduation into the world of fascinating and unique experiences of scuba diving. Padi is also the best know scuba diving association in the world, with recognition all over the planet, in each country.

  • Price U$ 450
  • Course duration3 days
  • Groups: 10 % OFF

The OPEN WATER scuba diving course includes theory lessons, practical lessons in the pool and two dives in the ocean. It also includes the book needed to complete the course, which will be handed over to each student after finishing. At El Refugio, we can either realize the course in our pools at Villas Nacazcol.

Dive Course

Where we operate

El Refugio Nacazcol Eco tours is the premier tour operator for catamaran sailing trips and scuba diving and snorkeling for all the hotels and resorts located in the areas in between the Four Seasons Papagayo, Mangroove, Andaz Papagayo, Secrets Papagayo, Playa Panama Beach, Playa Hermosa Beach, El Coco, Ocotal and both Riu Hotels, Rui Palace and Riu Guanacaste. Whenever it is possible, most of the times, we pick people up right on the beach.

  • Four Seasons Papagayo
  • Andaz Papagayo
  • Playa Hermosa Beach
  • El Coco
  • Ocotal
  • Riu Palace
  • Riu Guanacaste
  • Playa Panama Beach

Papagayo

Papagayo

Riu

Riu

El Coco

El Coco

Ocotal

Ocotal

Private Tours and Charters

All our Catamaran Sailing Tours are private, ideal for families, smaller to medium sized groups and even honeymooners or couples. Each tour includes amazing snorkeling, plenty of nature and beach time, open water sailing, anchoring near secluded beaches, pristine bays and coves. All our sailing charters and private tours include limitless alcoholic beverages, sodas, fruit juice, sodas and water, spirits, and as far as food, snacks like chips, dips and burritos, fresh cut fruit.