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Buceo Sotavento

Plaza Oaxaca, Local 18, La Crucecita, Huatulco 70989, Mexico
958 587 2166
Ranked #3 of 27 attractions in Huatulco
4.5 of 5 stars 32 Reviews
Type: Parks, Zoos
Activities: Scuba diving
Description: Scuba diving instruction services also offering advice on the best dive sites in the area.
Useful Information: Activities for older children
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Ulm
1 review
5 of 5 stars Reviewed May 12, 2012

I made 6 dives in Huatulco: 2 nigth-dives and 4 day-dives with an awesome dive-master The diving team is really friendly and competent I discovered how to eat under water, to play with octopus (carefully of course :-) ), to help during obster-hunt... you can learn this only in Huatulco!! try it! Fabien (CMAS 2*, 100 dives) More

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Mexico DF
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5 of 5 stars Reviewed April 17, 2012

Diving in Huatulco (15-Jan-2012) was a wonderful experience for the first time diving. Hector Lara helped me to lose the fear tha I had, adding that I do not know to swim. Also the prices are affordable. Sotavento Scuba Diving is highly recommended for those who have not dived, we are afraid and want to dive. I share my images.... More

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Leon, Mexico
2 reviews
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2 helpful votes 2 helpful votes
4 of 5 stars Reviewed January 10, 2012

We went diving in Huatulco for one week. My girlfriend did a diving course and i was joining here. The diving course was really good organised. I can say that Hector did everything to give us a great time. b&b More

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San Diego, CA
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4 of 5 stars Reviewed January 4, 2012

Just came back from Huatulco with a group of other 6 divers, some experienced, some novice. I'm an experienced diver (over 300 dives), requested good diving conditions to Hector. He was very honest, at first he said t was not ideal, but later he called to tell me that conditions had changed and diving would be good. In fact it... More

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Seattle, Washington
1 review
1 helpful vote 1 helpful vote
5 of 5 stars Reviewed July 20, 2011
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My friend and me visited Huatulco and decided to explore the underwater world there : ) I just passed open water diver exam few months ago before I visited there. My friend was the very first time for this thing. Hector was nice, patience and helped us check everything then went for a nice dive. My friend was nervous at... More

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Tilburg, The Netherlands
1 review
4 of 5 stars Reviewed April 18, 2011

Me and my wife went to Huatulco especially to dive. I have around 50 dives in my logbook but for my wife it was her first experience. She went on a scuba discovery dive. Fortunately Hector is an experienced diver which gave us confidence. We went to the bay La Entrega where it is easy but very beautiful to dive.... More

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Huatulco
1 review
5 of 5 stars Reviewed May 10, 2010

I just completed a diving course with Buceo Sotavento and was very impressed and satisfied with the entire cours. It was extremely nice to have had the chance to be instructed from someone with a lot of diving experience and over 15 years of local diving experience in Huatulco. More

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Dallas
1 review
3 helpful votes 3 helpful votes
1 of 5 stars Reviewed July 26, 2008
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i have over 80 logged dives and must say this was THE worst experience i have had to date. The air had bad smell and taste which made us sick. Hector said it was normal for that area, which i highly doubt. I have read that he has a lot of experience diving which was not apparent on our trip.... More

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Saltair,BC, Canada
1 review
2 helpful votes 2 helpful votes
5 of 5 stars Reviewed February 20, 2008
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Date: February 19,2008 Reviewer: Kathleen Vancouver Island, BC, Canada I just went scuba diving with Hector from Buceo Sotavento on Feb.11,2008. We booked on short notice and still had our needs accomodated. I have logged over 150 dives and dove in 6 countries and I have to say that I was very impressed with Hector's skills and knowledge. He was... More

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Veracruz, Ver.
1 review
5 helpful votes 5 helpful votes
5 of 5 stars Reviewed September 7, 2005
5
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We just visited Huatulco Bays and had the opportunity to practice scuba diving there. We hired the services of Buceo Sotavento and his owner/manager Hector Lara. He gave us all instructions and stayed with us during the whole trip. Cool! Everybody should dive, at least once. More

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