PADI Courses, Programs and specialties

We offer certified PADI courses in Costa Rica and fun ocean adventures for every level. Explore our options below and choose the path that fits your goals, schedule, and experience.

Dive For The First Time
Get Your Open Water
You’re OWD, What’s Next?

Discover Scuba Diving

Dive For The First Time

Try scuba diving in a safe, guided environment — no experience needed. Discover the magic of breathing underwater for the very first time with our PADI diving course designed for beginners.

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Safe and Supervised Fun

You’ll be guided by a certified instructor in shallow water, learning basic skills and exploring the underwater world safely and comfortably.

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Short, Easy, and Exciting

This half-day experience includes a briefing, equipment introduction, and a shallow ocean dive—perfect for curious beginners or adventurous travelers.

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An Experience to Remember

Ideal for families, couples, and solo travelers, this program is your first step toward a full PADI certification or just a fun underwater memory.

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Beginner PADI Courses

PADI Open Water Diver

Your full-entry scuba certification—gain skills, dive independently with a buddy, and explore the ocean down to 18 meters globally.

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Advanced PADI Courses

Advanced Open Water

Improve your skills and dive deeper—explore new adventures while boosting confidence and underwater experience.

Become Advanced

PADI Rescue Diver

Learn to prevent and manage dive emergencies, making you a safer, more aware and confident diver in any situation.

Become a Rescue Diver

PADI Divemaster

Start your professional dive journey, guide certified divers while exploring the ocean at a whole new level.

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Why Costa Rica is the Best Place to Learn?

Trusted PADI Dive Center

We are a certified, friendly, and experienced team offering top-quality PADI training in Costa Rica. Your safety and enjoyment are our top priorities.

Amazing Dive Locations

Our scuba diving courses in Costa Rica take place in the beautiful waters of Playas del Coco, Catalina Islands, and Gulf of Papagayo—ideal for training and exploration.

Flexible Schedules & Small Groups

We tailor each PADI diving course to your needs. Enjoy personalized attention, small group learning, and flexible start dates that fit your travel plans.

More Than Just Courses

At Life & Dive, you’re joining a family. Make lasting memories and enjoy a warm, welcoming dive culture from your first breath underwater.

PADI Diving Specialties in Costa Rica

Nitrox Diving

Extend your bottom time and dive safely with enriched air Nitrox, ideal for longer dives and less nitrogen absorption.

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Deep Diving

Explore the underwater world beyond 30 meters with proper training, experience, and safety for thrilling deep dive adventures.

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Let us help you

Still Not sure where to start?

You’re Not Alone

Many of our divers started just like you — curious, excited, and unsure. We’re here to guide you, every step of the way.

A Team You Can Trust

Our certified instructors are passionate, experienced, and genuinely love what they do. You’ll feel supported from the very first message.

Part of Our Dive Family

When you dive with us, you’re more than a guest — you’re part of a close-knit ocean-loving community that’s always happy to welcome new faces.

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Become a confident, certified diver in paradise. Let Life & Dive be your guide to the world of PADI courses and scuba diving in Costa Rica.

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