AIDA Freediving Program Mahahual
Mahahual is an ideal destination for freediving, offering warm Caribbean waters, excellent visibility, and easy access to vibrant coral reefs just offshore. Whether you're a beginner looking to experience breath-hold diving for the first time or an experienced freediver seeking deeper adventures, Mahahual's calm conditions and diverse marine life create the perfect environment to explore the underwater world naturally and silently. From shallow reef dives to advanced training opportunities, freediving in Mahahual is an unforgettable way to connect with the ocean.
Freediving is the practice of diving underwater while holding a single breath, without the use of scuba equipment. By learning proper breathing techniques, relaxation methods, and efficient movement in the water, freedivers can explore the underwater world quietly and naturally. Freediving can be enjoyed recreationally on coral reefs, as a way to improve water confidence, or as a competitive sport focused on depth, distance, or breath-hold time. Many people find it to be a unique combination of adventure, mindfulness, and connection with the ocean.
AIDA (Association Internationale pour le Développement de l’Apnée) is one of the world's leading freediving organizations and sets internationally recognized standards for freediving education, safety, and competition. AIDA courses provide structured training for beginners through advanced freedivers, focusing on proper breathing techniques, equalization, safety procedures, and underwater skills. Whether your goal is to improve your comfort in the water, explore reefs on a single breath, or pursue deeper freediving achievements, AIDA certifications offer a safe and proven pathway to develop your skills and confidence.
We offer three different freediving experiences.
AIDA 2 Freediving Course
The AIDA 2 Freediver Course is the perfect introduction to the world of freediving, combining classroom learning, stretching and breathing techniques, pool training, and open water experience over three days. Students learn essential freediving skills, safety procedures, equalization techniques, and breath-hold diving fundamentals while building confidence in a safe and supportive environment. Upon successful completion, participants earn an internationally recognized AIDA certification.
The course occurs over 3 days and includes:
2 theory classes
2 stretching classes
2 confined water sessions
3 open water sessions
All equipment
Snacks
AIDA International Certification
Price: 7,500 MXN
AIDA 3 Freediving Course
The AIDA 3 Advanced Freediver Course is designed for certified freedivers who want to refine their technique, increase their depth and breath-hold capabilities, and develop a deeper understanding of advanced freediving concepts. Over four days, students build on the foundations learned in AIDA 2 through more intensive training, advanced safety procedures, improved equalization methods, and greater underwater confidence. Upon successful completion, participants earn an internationally recognized AIDA certification.
The course occurs over four days and includes:
3 theory classes
2 stretching classes
2 confined water sessions
4 open water sessions
Snacks
All Equipment
AIDA International Certification
Price: 9,000 MXN
Discover Freediving
The Discovery Freediving Experience is a fun and accessible introduction to freediving for anyone curious about exploring the underwater world on a single breath. No prior experience is required. During this five-hour experience, participants learn the basics of breath-hold diving, relaxation techniques, and safety procedures through a theory class, a stretching session, and an open water experience. It's the perfect way to discover the freedom, tranquility, and excitement of freediving in the warm, clear waters of Mahahual.
Duration: 5 hours
Price: 1,400 MXN