ProTec Dive Centers
Tulum, Mexico
Innovative and industry leading technical training for divers of all backgrounds.
Since 2001 we have excelled in cenote diving and exploration, cave and rebreather training.
ProTec Dive Centers is the biggest hub of factory approved Kiss Sidewinder training in Mexico.
Our elite team of international instructors teach and guide in several languages and have vast experience diving in Mexico and abroad. They are active explorers, scientific divers, and are involved in equipment design and testing.
Our divers set an example on safety, experience, healthy lifestyle and advanced technical diving knowledge. Come live the ProTec experience and become part of our ProTec family!
Mexico's premier cave diving training and support center
Cavern Tours and Cave Diving
Cenote diving and Cenote tours are available for divers of all levels. Cenote tours are available for recreational divers and guided cave dives are offered for cave certified divers of all levels in Open Circuit or CCR.
Cave Diving Training
Known for cavern and cave training in the cenotes, ProTec has not only adapted but also modeled and defined current cave diving training practices. Our method is based on practical experience, real life scenarios and time spent on the field. We adapt our teachings to our students in a personalized experience that will make you grow as a diver and as a person.
CCR/Rebreather Diving
Our guides are CCR Cave divers with experience in complex dive planning. Our CCR Room is one of the biggest and most comfortable in the area with space for 14 simultaneous units. We provide guidance, facilities, fills, tanks and supplies for CCR divers using a variety of units.
Become a Tec Diver!
We coach and train divers of all levels to improve skills through training in buoyancy control, technique and stability. Basic technical skills and programs of different levels are conducted in open water, in preparation for you to start your technical diver journey!
Two locations in the heart of Mexican cave diving.
ProTec Playa del Carmen
Since 2001, ProTec Playa del Carmen has been the birthplace of ProTec Dive Centers and home to thousands of cave and technical divers from around the world.
In 2026, following changes involving the building owner, we made the decision to consolidate all Playa operations into our existing Tulum facility. This transition allows us to continue providing the same world-class training, guiding, retail, and support services from one central location.
While our Playa center has become part of ProTec’s history, our mission remains unchanged—and we look forward to welcoming you to Tulum.
ProTec Tulum
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