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Diving is alot of fun. Few sports have grown so much in recent years. Fun and enjoyment is maximized when we are properly prepared for our experiences. This preparation centers around training and equipment. As we move beyond the limits of normal recreational diving, this preparation becomes even more important. Enter ProTec.

The owners of ProTec have been on the cutting edge of training and exploration for years now. Sea or cenote, they've likely been there and taken good notes in their log books or been the pioneer map makers for the system. If you are serious about your diving, ProTec is a mandatory stop during your visit to Playa del Carmen. Be it equipment or training, they've got you covered.

They are equipped with Playa's most extensive selection of advanced, cave and technical divegear. Brands like Dive Rite, Halcyon, Scubapro and OMS, just to name a few. They service what they sell. With years of experience exploring remote systems in the jungle they know what you need. They are also your best source for Nitrox, Trimix and Oxygen fills plus CCR and SCR Rebreather support.

If you are looking to take your training to the next level, ProTec is the choice. Cavern, full cave, mixed gas, DPVs, Instructor level training, you name it. Matt Matthes, owner and director of training, is world renowned and recognized as the local authority on proper and thorough advanced diving instruction. Contact them directly via their website before you arrive, so you can arrange your training schedule.

Cavern Tours:

If you are a comfortable open water diver, ProTec offers excellent cavern tours conducted with the highest of professional standards. The Riviera Maya offers once in a lifetime opportunities of diving adventure. Maximize them with ProTec!

Training and equipment par excellence.