CaveCCR

Located within the Marina of Puerto Aventuras, CaveCCR serves as a dedicated hub for technical divers looking to explore the complex freshwater systems of the Yucatan Peninsula. The centre is positioned near the main entrance of the marina, providing easy access for those staying in the local hotels or nearby AirBNBs.

This is a facility built around the requirements of advanced diving, focusing on the precision and safety necessary for cave penetration and deep technical dives. Whether you are working on your sidemount configuration or transitioning to a rebreather, the environment is geared towards the technical community.

The centre is led by Jan Schmid, an instructor with specific expertise in hyperbaric medicine. This medical background provides a layer of professional oversight that is particularly relevant for divers undertaking complex decompression profiles or cave penetrations.

The instruction is delivered through the GUE (Global Underwater Explorers) and TDI (Technical Diving International) frameworks. This ensures that training follows rigorous, standardised protocols suitable for the high-stakes nature of cave and technical diving.

All instruction and communication are conducted in English, making it a seamless experience for international divers looking to progress through their technical certifications.

The training programme is designed for the technical diver, covering a wide spectrum of advanced skills. You can undertake specialised courses in Cave Diving, Sidemount, and Backmount configurations.

For those moving into closed-circuit operations, the centre offers Rebreather and Trimix training. All courses are conducted under the GUE and TDI agencies, ensuring high standards of technical proficiency.

For technical divers, the centre provides a range of specialised kit hire, including backmount and sidemount configurations. They also supply CCR units and DPV (diver propulsion vehicles) for those requiring motorised assistance during long explorations.

As an official service centre for JJ-CCR Aps in Mexico, they maintain a stock of spare parts and offer rental units for divers who prefer to use a specific rebreather model during their stay. Divers are advised to bring their own lunch and beverages for their outings.

The freshwater ecosystems of the cenotes are home to unique inhabitants, including Mayan gobies. These small fish are often found navigating the submerged structures of the cave systems.

In the wider area, you may encounter turtles during your dives. The underwater landscape is defined by its delicate limestone architecture and the clarity of the freshwater environment.

The dive sites in this region are primarily cave systems, where environmental factors are controlled by the geology of the limestone. Divers should be prepared for the specific requirements of cave environments, including buoyancy control and gas management.

When preparing for dives, the centre recommends using a drysuit equipped with tropical undergarments and a hood to maintain thermal comfort during extended periods underwater.