Scuba diver exploring a crystal-clear cenote in Tulum, Mexico

Scuba Diving Tours & PADI Courses in Tulum, Playa del Carmen & Cozumel

15 years of experience offering private, small-group cenote and reef diving tours, plus PADI certification courses, guided by professional local dive instructor.

Hi 👏🏻… I'm Diego Tenaglia, a PADI Instructor and Full Cave Diver, personally guiding every dive and every course.

When additional support is needed, I collaborate with a carefully selected team of experienced PADI Professionals who operate under the same high standards of safety, professionalism, and personalized service that define every Freeway Scuba Diving experience.

Our Services

Private Cenote diving trips in Tulum

PADI diving instructor guiding a small group of divers in Tulum
Main Specialty

Cenote Diving

Step into a world that existed long before humans — underground rivers, cathedral caverns and light that dances through crystal-clear water. No ocean dive compares.

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Diver swimming over coral reef in Cozumel, Mexico

Reef Diving

Trade the caves for the open Caribbean — drift dives in Cozumel, sea turtles, eagle rays and the legendary bull sharks of Playa del Carmen.

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PADI Open Water certification course in Playa del Carmen

Diving Courses

From your very first breath underwater to your first cenote dive as a certified diver — we're with you every step of the way.

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Specialized in Cenote Diving

Cenote Diving is Not Just What We Do — It's Who We Are

Most dive shops offer cenotes as a side trip. We built everything around them. Our guides have explored every cavern, every light shaft and every hidden passage around Tulum. You won't find a more dedicated team.

We know every cenote

We've dived these cenotes hundreds of times — the best entry points, the most beautiful spots and every safety detail.

Safety, always

Every dive starts with a full safety briefing. We never skip it, no matter your experience level.

Max 4 divers per guide

You're not part of a crowd here. Small groups mean real attention, real safety and a real experience.

Guides who love this

Certified and experienced — but more than that, genuinely passionate. This isn't a job for us, it's a lifestyle.

Adapted to you

First time underwater? Advanced cave diver? We adapt to you — never the other way around.

Visibility like nowhere else

Freshwater cenotes offer 30–60m visibility. You have to see it to believe it.

Passionate About Reef Diving

Reef diving is part of our origin as Ocean shepherds — and it helps us understand the importance of the Ocean's role in this world. Full of amazing creatures and colorful corals.

I Don't Just Teach Diving — I Live It

Anyone can take you to a reef. Few can show you why it matters. Our instructors have logged thousands of dives along the reefs of Tulum, Playa del Carmen and Cozumel, and that same passion shapes every PADI course we teach. From your first breath underwater to your most advanced certification, we're with you every step of the way.

We know these waters

Years of diving the same reefs mean we know exactly where to find the best coral, the calmest conditions and the moments worth slowing down for.

Safety comes first

Every dive and every course begins with a thorough briefing. No shortcuts, no exceptions — regardless of your experience level.

Why Choose Us

Cenote Diving the Way It Should Feel

We know every cenote

Hundreds of dives in these same caverns. We know the light, the current, the best moments.

Max 4 divers per guide

Not a tour. Not a crowd. A real dive with real attention.

Guides who live for this

Certified, local and genuinely passionate — cenote diving is our life, not just our job.

Safety without compromise

Full briefing before every dive. Professional gear. No rushing, ever.

Your dive, your pace

Nervous first-timer or experienced cave diver — we adjust to you, always.

30–60m visibility

Freshwater cenotes offer clarity that ocean diving simply can't match.

We reply fast on WhatsApp

No booking forms. No waiting. Just message us and we'll sort everything.

We genuinely care

Every diver who leaves happy is the reason we do this. It's that simple.

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What our divers say

"An incredible experience. This is my second time diving with them. Last year I dived Dos Ojos and Nicte Ha — this summer I did two reef dives in Tulum and they were the best dives of my life. Super friendly and professional, everything is included and the equipment is in great condition."

MMarc S.· France · Local Guide

"We spent the last two days diving with Diego and had an amazing time. We dived Dos Ojos cenote — it was magical. Then Playa del Carmen for bull sharks: 8–9 sharks circling us calmly… an unforgettable experience. Diego took excellent care of us. Highly recommend!"

KK Da· Local Guide

"A fantastic place to learn to scuba dive. Pegy is an exceptional instructor. The cenote was even more beautiful than I imagined — so many fish, blue crabs, mangroves and even a crocodile tail in the water! Then a reef dive right in front. Very relaxing. Thank you Diego and Pegy!"

CCollinda V.· Netherlands · Local Guide

"Diving in the cenotes was an incredible experience — without a doubt the highlight of my trip to Mexico! Diego was a fantastic instructor, very relaxed, explained everything clearly and was great to chat with. Highly recommend!"

WWill S.· Local Guide

"An incredible experience. This is my second time diving with them. Last year I dived Dos Ojos and Nicte Ha — this summer I did two reef dives in Tulum and they were the best dives of my life. Super friendly and professional, everything is included and the equipment is in great condition."

MMarc S.· France · Local Guide

"We spent the last two days diving with Diego and had an amazing time. We dived Dos Ojos cenote — it was magical. Then Playa del Carmen for bull sharks: 8–9 sharks circling us calmly… an unforgettable experience. Diego took excellent care of us. Highly recommend!"

KK Da· Local Guide

"A fantastic place to learn to scuba dive. Pegy is an exceptional instructor. The cenote was even more beautiful than I imagined — so many fish, blue crabs, mangroves and even a crocodile tail in the water! Then a reef dive right in front. Very relaxing. Thank you Diego and Pegy!"

CCollinda V.· Netherlands · Local Guide

"Diving in the cenotes was an incredible experience — without a doubt the highlight of my trip to Mexico! Diego was a fantastic instructor, very relaxed, explained everything clearly and was great to chat with. Highly recommend!"

WWill S.· Local Guide

"An incredible experience. This is my second time diving with them. Last year I dived Dos Ojos and Nicte Ha — this summer I did two reef dives in Tulum and they were the best dives of my life. Super friendly and professional, everything is included and the equipment is in great condition."

MMarc S.· France · Local Guide

"We spent the last two days diving with Diego and had an amazing time. We dived Dos Ojos cenote — it was magical. Then Playa del Carmen for bull sharks: 8–9 sharks circling us calmly… an unforgettable experience. Diego took excellent care of us. Highly recommend!"

KK Da· Local Guide

"A fantastic place to learn to scuba dive. Pegy is an exceptional instructor. The cenote was even more beautiful than I imagined — so many fish, blue crabs, mangroves and even a crocodile tail in the water! Then a reef dive right in front. Very relaxing. Thank you Diego and Pegy!"

CCollinda V.· Netherlands · Local Guide

"Diving in the cenotes was an incredible experience — without a doubt the highlight of my trip to Mexico! Diego was a fantastic instructor, very relaxed, explained everything clearly and was great to chat with. Highly recommend!"

WWill S.· Local Guide

"An incredible experience. This is my second time diving with them. Last year I dived Dos Ojos and Nicte Ha — this summer I did two reef dives in Tulum and they were the best dives of my life. Super friendly and professional, everything is included and the equipment is in great condition."

MMarc S.· France · Local Guide

"We spent the last two days diving with Diego and had an amazing time. We dived Dos Ojos cenote — it was magical. Then Playa del Carmen for bull sharks: 8–9 sharks circling us calmly… an unforgettable experience. Diego took excellent care of us. Highly recommend!"

KK Da· Local Guide

"A fantastic place to learn to scuba dive. Pegy is an exceptional instructor. The cenote was even more beautiful than I imagined — so many fish, blue crabs, mangroves and even a crocodile tail in the water! Then a reef dive right in front. Very relaxing. Thank you Diego and Pegy!"

CCollinda V.· Netherlands · Local Guide

"Diving in the cenotes was an incredible experience — without a doubt the highlight of my trip to Mexico! Diego was a fantastic instructor, very relaxed, explained everything clearly and was great to chat with. Highly recommend!"

WWill S.· Local Guide
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Ready to Dive a Cenote in Tulum?

Tell us your experience level, preferred dates and which experience interests you. We will help you book your private diving experience with Diego Tenaglia, PADI Instructor & Full Cave Diver. Every dive is personally planned to match your experience level, interests, and schedule, ensuring a safe, personalized, and unforgettable adventure in the cenotes of Tulum and Playa del Carmen.

Phone / WhatsApp
+52 984 136 1212
Email
freewayscuba@gmail.com
Where we dive
Tulum · Playa del Carmen · Cozumel · Tulum & Playa del Carmen, Mexico
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