I had used Chico's for a dive/snorkel combo on a previous excursion in 2009 with fabulous results! It was so good that the very next day I booked another dive/snorkel excursion with the same great results. Because of these two great experiences, I booked with Chico's once again (recommended by Fodor's books) in April 2012! What was so exciting and... More

DO NOT book through the states. Wait until you get to PV and book directly with Chicos dive shop! They are very accomadating and have excellent dive masters and instructors. Due to an unfortunate bout of bad weather in So Cal I wasn't able to finish up my open water certification before traveling to PV. But not to worry! I... More

Vallarta Adventures is a good outfit, but the tours are very crowded, and were always more expensive than booking thru Chico's. The diving was actually horrendous while we were there, and Rodolfo actually gave us credit for the dives we didn't do, and let us put the money toward different tours. We LOVED the Canopy Expedition thru Canopy Tours, it... More

I went to Puerto Vallarta with my family for a vacation. One of my goals was to complete my PADI open water certification, which I startin Manitoba . I was looking for a shop to go with. The one I found online didn't work out for me. I talked to the people at Chico's, and they said they could help... More

still the best choice! this guys have the best location in PV, right on the malecon, close to the dive sites, the largest and most comfortable dive boat with XL bathroom, lots of shade and plenty of room to walk around the boat... Geronimo, Fausto "Pancho" Gloria and Rovolfo provide with personal care. the guides now their way around the... More

My golf buddy and I decided to take a break from golf and try snorkeling at Los Arcos with Chico's. Pancho and the staff were extremely helpful and friendly. After some spectacular snorkeling they suggested we try "snuba". We were game although I have some issues with the water. Pancho, Geronimo, and Ricardo were very helpful and patient in introducing... More

I went on two dive trips, both to Los Arcos. Chico's has a great beach front location, they have a huge inventory of equipment, and great dive masters. We saw sea turtles, octopi, puffer fish, rays, eels, and even a whale (while returning from Los Arcos. More

My friend and I went to get a Naui certification. Rodolfo the owner ran us through the materials throughly and quickly. We were able to get certified in two days doing 2 dives per day. The equipment was a bit old. I would definetely bring your own wetsuit, mask, and fins. If you have your own BCD and regulator and... More

I went to PVR hoping to dive and Chico's didn't disappoint. Rodolfo and the office staff were very accommodating and helpful. I was able to complete my advanced course over the week and felt comfortable the entire time. In a previous review someone said the equipment was old. I didn't find that at all and actually got to use one... More