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Xico from Playa del Carmen Quintana Roo | Dive Center
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Located in Playa del Carmen, Xico Dive Center is one of the fastest-growing dive centers in the area. In nearly two years, we’ve built a strong community and shared countless adventures with our divers. As a certified PADI Dive Center, we offer scuba diving on Playa del Carmen reefs, the Cozumel walls, Riviera Maya cenotes, and exciting wreck dives. We also provide snorkeling tours, sunrise paddleboarding, beginner programs like Discover Scuba Diving, and full Open Water Diver courses. For certified divers, we offer specialty courses, bull shark dives (seasonal), night dives, and ocean dives with scooters (DPV)—the only center in the area to do so.

We pride ourselves on professional service, high-quality gear, and fostering a community of ocean lovers. At Xico Dive Center, we are more than a dive shop—we are a family, welcoming every diver with care, respect, and friendship, and sharing unforgettable underwater experiences.

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XicoDive - 6 days 14 hours ago.
Get the most out of your dives in the Riviera Maya with the PADI Enriched Air Nitrox Course at Xico Dive Center in Playa del Carmen. This one-day program teaches you how to safely dive with enriched air (Nitrox), allowing for longer bottom times, shorter surface intervals, and safer dives. Our certified PADI instructors provide both theory and hands-on training, including how to analyze tanks and manage oxygen exposure.

The course includes e-learning materials, instruction, and certification, and can be combined with local reef dives, cenote dives, or even your PADI Advanced Open Water Course. Whether you’re diving in Playa del Carmen, Cozumel, or the cenotes, Nitrox helps you stay underwater longer and enjoy a more efficient dive profile.

Train with Xico Dive Center, a trusted PADI 5-Star Dive Center in Playa del Carmen. Dive smart, dive longer, dive with Nitrox.
XicoDive - 12 days 17 hours ago.
Explore the vibrant underwater world of Playa del Carmen with unforgettable scuba diving adventures! Dive among colorful coral reefs, swim alongside tropical fish, encounter turtles, rays, and marine life, and discover stunning cenotes nearby. Perfect for beginners and certified divers, our Playa del Carmen dives offer guided reef dives, cenote diving experiences, PADI courses, snorkeling, and equipment rentals. Safe, fun, and full of adventure — book your dive today and experience the best scuba diving in Playa del Carmen!
XicoDive - 20 days 17 hours ago.
Shark season is just around the corner in Playa del Carmen, and there’s no better time to experience bull shark diving with Xico Dive Center! Get ready to see these incredible creatures up close in their natural habitat. Whether you’re looking for an adrenaline-packed shark feeding dive or a more relaxed bull shark observation, our expert team ensures a safe and unforgettable diving experience. Don’t miss out on the most exciting bull shark diving in Playa del Carmen — join us this shark season and make memories that will last a lifetime!

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XicoDive - 27 days 18 hours ago.
Join our SDI/TDI sidemount course in Playa del Carmen and learn to dive with more balance, comfort, and safety. This course is perfect for divers who want better control, easier movement, and a great foundation for technical or cave diving.

Train in two amazing locations:
– The clear cenotes of the Riviera Maya
– The Caribbean Sea just off Playa del Carmen

Our sidemount diving course in Playa del Carmen covers gear setup, gas management, trim, and buoyancy. Learn from certified instructors in small groups for a more personal experience.
Available all year – book your sidemount course in Playa del Carmen xicodivecenter.com/academy/sidemount-course/ xicodivecenter.com/academy/sidemount-course/ xicodivecenter.com/academy/sidemount-course/
XicoDive - 10/03/2025 7:39 PM
Take your scuba diving skills to the next level with the PADI Advanced Open Water course in Playa del Carmen at Xico Dive Center! Our professional and friendly instructors guide you through exciting dives in Playa del Carmen including deep dives, night dives, drift dives, and underwater navigation. Perfect for certified divers looking to improve their skills, explore new dive sites, and experience the best of the Riviera Maya. Discover vibrant coral reefs, colorful tropical fish, and stunning underwater landscapes just off Playa del Carmen. With Xico Dive Center, every dive is safe, fun, and unforgettable. Join us for an advanced scuba diving in Playa del Carmen today!
XicoDive - 9/21/2025 6:55 PM
Dive into the crystal-clear waters of Playa del Carmen and explore vibrant reefs, mysterious cenotes, and thrilling drift dives with Xico Dive Center. Whether you’re a beginner or a certified diver, our experienced team offers safe, personalized diving adventures that bring the magic of the Caribbean Sea to life. Come for the beauty—stay for the experience.