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Diving with… Juan Carlos Reyes Valerio, Scuba Caribe Mexico – Los Cabos

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In this ongoing series, we speak to the people who run dive centres, resorts and liveaboards from around the world about their businesses and the diving they have to offer…


What is your name?

Juan Carlos Reyes Valerio

What is the name of your business?

Scuba Caribe Mexico

What is your role within the business?

Dive Team Leader Los Cabos. I coordinate our operation of scuba diving and snorkeling tours.

How long have you dived for, and what qualification are you?

I have been diving for over 20 years. My qualification is Scuba Diving Instructor.

What is your favorite type of diving?

Open water dives.

If you could tell people one thing about your business (or maybe more!) to make them want to visit you what would it be?

Diving in the Sea of Cortez is a breathtaking experience, from whale migrations to an astounding amount of marine species.

 

What is your favorite dive in your location and why?

Pelican Rock is my favorite dive site, as it’s perfect for newbies – shallow and full of life.

What types of diving are available in your location?

Deep dives, shipwrecks and night dives.

What do you find most rewarding about your current role?

Taking people for their very first dive.

What is your favorite underwater creature?

Sharks.

Are there any exciting changes / developments coming up in the near future?

Yes, RIU will be opening a new hotel in our destination. We will be their official onsite dive & watersports service provider.

As a center what is the biggest problem you face at the moment?

At times, distances and transportation might be challenging.

Is your center involved in any environmental work?

We do frequent beach and ocean cleanups.

How do you see the SCUBA / Freediving / snorkeling industry overall? What changes would you make?

Scuba diving and snorkeling have become more and more popular; it’s definitely a growing sector.

What would you say to our visitors to promote the diving you have to offer?

Marine life of the the Sea of Cortez changes seasonally. Visitors will be surprised year-round.

Where can our visitors find out more about your business?

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Four opportunities to go pro in 2024 with Dive Friends Bonaire

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Dive Friends teaches the Instructor Development Course (IDC) several times a year to students who are eager to share their passion for diving with the world.

Dive Friends is known for the personal approach throughout the course. Their in-house course director will lead the students through every essential step, mentoring them to achieve their fullest potential as a dive instructor.

Applications for the following IDC start dates are now open:

  • 12 April
  • 5 July,
  • 20 September
  • 29 November

Partnership with Casita Palma

If the student opts for the IDC-Deluxe or IDC-Supreme package, their accommodation will be arranged for them at Casita Palma. This small and quiet resort is within walking distance from Dive Friends Bonaire’s main dive shop location and has everything you need to relax after an intense day of IDC training. Breakfast is included, so the student will always be fuelled and ready for their day.

Contact Dive Friends Bonaire’s Course Director Eddy for more information: coursedirector@divefriendsbonaire.com.

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SOMABAY: Scubaverse Trip Review (Watch Video)

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In a video created exclusively for Scubaverse.com, Jeff Goodman visits SOMABAY in the Egyptian Red Sea to experience the diving on offer there.

Book your next Red Sea dive adventure with SOMABAY! For more information, visit www.somabay.com.

Stay at the Breakers Diving & Surfing Lodge when you visit! For more information, visit  www.thebreakers-somabay.com.

Find out more about ORCA Dive Clubs at SOMABAY at www.orca-diveclubs.com/en/soma-bay-en.

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