Dive Review of
Chico's Dive Center in
Mexico (Western)/Puerto Vallarta

Carribean, Cozumel, Hawaii, Dominican Republic, Puerto Rico, North
Carolina, California, Florida, Belize, Turks and Caicos, Lake Superior

Dive Conditions

Return with 1,000 psi and out of water at 500 psi  

Not geared toward photographers  

Overall Rating

My daughter and I booked our trips through Chico’s web site.  We went to
Marietas Island which is known for large pelagics.  Unfortunately the
visibility was poor due to heavy rainfall.  The water was also fairly cold
(72 F below the thermocline).  The next day we did a combined snorkel/dive
trip with my other daughter and wife (non-divers) to Majahuita.  That was a
very nice trip.  The only drawback is the boat is very slow.

Our last dive was a night dive at Los Arcos.  It was excellent.  The
visibility was not great, but the abundant life was stunning.  I have never
seen so many eels in numbers or variety.  They also had schools of puffer
fish.  My daughter saw a couple of seahorses at the end of the dive.

The staff were outstanding and did everything they could to accommodate us.
 Especially helpful were the staff from the shop at Barcelo Resort (where
the night dive departs).  The conditions weren’t the best, but the staff
and service were great.  I would highly recommend Chicos if you are diving
in the Puerto Vallarta area.
 

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