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Banderas Scuba Republic

C/Lazaro Cardenas #230 Local 1, Puerto Vallarta 48380, Mexico
52 322 135 78 84
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Ranked #10 of 149 activities in Puerto Vallarta
Type: Tours, Water sports
Owner description: An experience with our Banderas Scuba Republic is like no other, not only will you have access to professional Scuba Diving equipment at the highest... more » Owner description: An experience with our Banderas Scuba Republic is like no other, not only will you have access to professional Scuba Diving equipment at the highest standards, our dive team wants to hear your ideas and interests about the shared compassion we have for the sub-aquatic world. Come to the pacific side of Mexico, come to Banderas Bay, come to Puerto Vallarta, it will be your best experience “going down”. « less
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Indianapolis, Indiana, United States
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5 of 5 stars Reviewed May 20, 2013 NEW

This is the second time that we have dove with Cesar at Banderas Scuba. While they may not be the biggest, they are the best. Cesar takes into consideration your diving experience to pick the best locations for you. I was certified with Banderas last year and I will always use this dive shop when I return. No matter what... More

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Puerto Vallarta, Mexico
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5 of 5 stars Reviewed May 20, 2013 NEW

Great experience every time that I scuba with this guys !, Cesar, Julian and Carolina show their love to the ocean into their work, and that pays a lot for all the clients ! I got certified open water and advanced here thanks a lot and see u soon ! Get certified here ! Jose Carlos Coronel

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Farmington, Utah
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5 of 5 stars Reviewed May 17, 2013

If you want a professional, safe diving experience then you should book your dive with Banderas Scuba Republic. Our dives were early April (2013) and we went to Los Arcos. When we booked the dives, Cesar, who is the owner, reviewed our diving experience, our general health, etc. He had our utmost safety in mind and made sure that we... More

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Richland, Washington
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5 of 5 stars Reviewed May 5, 2013

My wife and I just returned from PV. We dove with Cesar's Banderas Dive Shop on 2 dives one day and 3 the next. My wife certified initial PADI, and I certified Advanced Open Water. Cesar and Julian were on top of things from the get go. The gear was in great condition and there was a good variety to... More

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San Diego, California
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5 of 5 stars Reviewed April 28, 2013

I dove with Cesar last week and can say that he goes out of his way to provide a professional experience and be as helpful as possible. He is also a fun guy and has lots of interesting stories to tell about Puerto Vallarta. If you stay in the old part of town his shop is conveniently located. He works... More

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Calgary, Canada
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5 of 5 stars Reviewed April 24, 2013

I've been SCUBA diving in Puerto Vallarta for many years now and the more experience I gain, the better I get at judging a good operation. The staff at Banderas Scuba Republic is small, but passionate about diving and especially about diving safely. As a solo diver, I'm always leery about diving with the DM as a dive buddy because... More

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Riverview, Michigan
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5 of 5 stars Reviewed April 16, 2013

My husband and I first met Cesar some years ago after a disappointing snorkeling trip with one of the bigger dive shops in Puerto Vallarta that felt more like a cattle drive. After our first trip with him and the wonderful experience we had we decided to go back and get our open water certification. Since then, we have been... More

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Riverview, Michigan
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5 of 5 stars Reviewed April 15, 2013

Banderas scuba republic is the only way to dive......personal attention, diving your way. No cattle car dives.....fins n people everywhere......we dove two days w Cesar and in a small group, no pressure. We're both adv divers and have been diving for years and all over Mexico and Caribbean....our best experiences have been small group....exactly the way you dive at BSR.... More

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5 of 5 stars Reviewed April 12, 2013 via mobile

Stopped by Puerto Vallarta for a Few days whilst travelling. Decided to do a couple of dives. Caesar made me feel welcome and kept me well informed from the outset. One of the friendliest and most professional dive schools i've been to anywhere in the world. Highly Recimended. Saw the resident giant manta too! What a treat! Ross - London

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San Francisco, California
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5 of 5 stars Reviewed April 11, 2013

Wow - I am so glad I got my Open Water lessons with Banderas. First of all - Cesar the owner was so responsive and started my lessons right away. I dropped in last minute and had a small window to complete the course. We managed to fit it in. Unlike Puerto Vallarta Adventures who returned my email after I... More

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