Meet Our PADI Dive Instructors & PADI Dive Masters
César
Instructor
Cesar started in the world of diving at a very young age, his whole family dives regularly. He comes from Bogotá, but Santa Marta is his home. He is a PADI instructor full of patience to teach, very well organized and always in a good mood, he is passionate about diving and is an instructor of diving specialties and enjoys telling anecdotes on the boat during the journey. He is also a black belt in taekwondo.
Javier
Instructor
Born in Santa Marta, we met “Javi”, a young man full of energy, good humor and a lot of patience, he will make your diving teaching a lot of fun. Organized and eloquent, he has been a PADI instructor for many years, even at his young age he is already an experienced instructor. His passion is obviously diving, as well as sharing good times with family and friends
Carolina
Office
Carolina es la recepcionista del centro de buceo, y su personalidad brilla desde el primer momento en que entras. Su amabilidad es contagiosa; siempre recibe a los clientes con una sonrisa cálida y un saludo entusiasta. Posee un conocimiento profundo sobre cada actividad que se ofrece, lo que la convierte en una fuente invaluable de información para quienes buscan aventura bajo el agua.
Su capacidad de organización se refleja en la manera en que gestiona las reservas y los horarios, asegurando que cada detalle esté perfectamente alineado,
Osvaldo
Instructor
Osvaldo it‘s a veteran instructor. Expert in diving and safety techniques. He is really enthusiastic and passionate about sharing his knowledge. Inspiring and motivating to overcome challenges.
Yuri
Instructor
With a great teaching methodology and a great facility for communication, Yuri is an instructor really organized. He will make you have a great time underwater. lover of the sea, he will surely tell you many stories of experiences that he has had.
Simon
Receptionist
Simon is the receptionist with a personality that stands out for his kindness and professionalism. Your warm smile is the first impression guests receive upon entering, quickly creating a welcoming atmosphere. He is an excellent communicator, able to interact in multiple languages, allowing him to serve visitors of different nationalities with ease.
Benjamin Arevalo
Captain
Our principal “Capi” is a person who knows these waters since he was a child. He has always lived in Taganga and Santa Marta. Meet all the dive sites of the Tayrona by sea, even the least known, where to find currents, sunken ships and the best reefs of the Tayrona. In addition, he has a great knowledge of boats, engines and everything that involves boat navigation. When he is not on the boat, they will surely see him riding on the mountain bike through the Sierra Nevada, Minca and the natural landscapes near Santa Marta.
Oscar Rivera
Captain
Most popularly recognized as “Merilo” is a man 100% sea, lives by and for the sea. Originally from Santa Marta, Colombia, he has always lived in the Caribbean waters that surround Tayrona. The sea is his home and he knows it as such, with respect and admiration. Merilo is a great artisanal fisherman. The area of Isla Aguja and Bahía Concha is where they will find him sharing his time with the Caribbean Sea.