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Scuba Dive and Learn Spanish

with

El Paraiso Spanish School, Bocas Del Toro

General Information
 Bocas del Toro is renowned as one of the most beautiful spots in and around Panama. Bocas del Toros is a series of small islands surrounding by crystal clear waters, thriving reefs and not many people. What better place to go scuba diving or snorkeling?
Some of the most popular dive sites: Tiger Rock, Crawl cay,Hospital Point, Zapatilla  Cays Caves, Ola chica.

Water Temperature
The water temperature averages 30 degrees C year round and plays host to one of the widest varieties of marine life in the Southern Caribbean.

Marine Life
You will also have the opportunity to see sting rays, lobsters, many species of crabs and a countless variety of tropical reef fish.
Some of the most popular dive sites: Tiger Rock, Crawl cay, Hospital Point, Zapatilla Cays Caves, Ola chica.

Coral Reefs
When diving in Bocas you will be able to see some of the best preserved hard and soft coral in the world. The more common coral species are lettuce, fire, brain, star, finger, leather, elkhorn, staghorn, gorgonians, black and sea fans.
Choose one of our 12 ready made packages or you can design your own program (see below).

Prices of all packages below also include:
  • Registration fees and course materials
  • Accommodation in homestay, small hospedaje or at school
  • Cultural activities - different activity every week (cooking class, dance class, visit to places of interest)
  • Placement examination prior to start of classes 
  • Free break time refreshments
  • Free use of internet


2009 Prices - US dollars

Courses for Certified Divers:


  1. ONE WEEK PROGRAM:
    • 4 hours of Spanish classes in a group
      (20 hours per week)
    • 2 two-tank dives (1 x 1/2 day tour  and 1 x full day tour)
    • PACKAGE PRICE: $445
  2. TWO WEEK PROGRAM:
    • 4 hours of Spanish classes in a group
      (20 hours per week)
    • 4 two-tank dives (2 x 1/2 day tour and 2 x 1 full day tour)
    • PACKAGE PRICE: $875

  3. FOUR WEEK PROGRAM:
    • 4 hours of Spanish classes in a group
      (20 hours per week)
    • 8 two-tank dives (4 x 1/2 day tour and 4 x full day tour
    • PACKAGE PRICE: $1,725

  4. SIX WEEK PROGRAM:
    • 4 hours of Spanish classes in a group
      (20 hours per week)
    • 10 two-tank Dives (5 x 1/2 day tour and 5 x full day tour)
    • PACKAGE PRICE: $2,470

  5. EIGHT WEEK PROGRAM:
    • 4 hours of Spanish classes in a group
      (20 hours per week)
    • 12 two-tank Dives (6 x 1/2 day tour and 6 x full day tour)
    • PACKAGE PRICE: $3,205

  6. SEMESTER PROGRAM: (e.g. 12 weeks):
    • 4 hours of Spanish classes in a group
      (20 hours per week)
    • 15 two-tank dives Dives (7 x 1/2 day tour and 8 full day tour)
    • PACKAGE PRICE: $4,535
 

Courses for Non-certified Divers:


  1. ONE WEEK PROGRAM:
    • 4 hours of Spanish classes in a group
      (20 hours per week)
    • Discover Scuba Course
      (theory and dive skill session plus one ocean dive)
    • PACKAGE PRICE: $380

  2. TWO WEEK PROGRAM:
    • 4 hours of Spanish classes in a group
      (20 hours per week)
    • PADI Diver Certification Course
      (4 days diving and courses)
    • PACKAGE PRICE: $880

  3. FOUR WEEK PROGRAM:
    • 4 hours of Spanish classes in a group
      (20 hours per week)
    • PADI Diver Certification Course
      (4 days diving and courses)
    • 4 two-tank dives (2 x 1/2 day tour and 4 x full day tour)
    • PACKAGE PRICE: $1,820

  4. SIX WEEK PROGRAM:
    • 4 hours of Spanish classes in a group
      (20 hours per week)
    • PADI Diver Certification Course
      (4 days diving and courses)
    • 6 two-tank dives (3 x 1/2 day tour and 3 x full day tour)
    • PACKAGE PRICE: $2,400

  5. EIGHT WEEK PROGRAM:
    • 4 hours of Spanish classes in a group
      (20 hours per week)
    • PADI Diver Certification Course
      (4 days diving and courses)
    • 8 two-tank dives (4 x 1/2 day tour and 4 x full day tour)
    • PACKAGE PRICE: $3,120

  6. SEMESTER PROGRAM: (e.g. 12 weeks):
    • 4 hours of Spanish classes in a group
      (20 hours per week)
    • PADI Diver Certification
      (4 days)
    • 10 two-tank dives (5 x 1/2 day tour and 5 x full day tour)
    • PACKAGE PRICE: $4,430
 

Design your own packages:
Combine any of the following diving options with any Spanish program.

     
  • Discover Scuba "taste of scuba diving") 
      $65 (half day tour)
      $85 (full day tour)
  • Double Tank Dives: $60 (1/2 day tour)
  • Double Tank Dives: $70-75 (whole day tour)
  • PADI Open Water Certification: $225 (4 days)
  • Advanced Open Water: $225
  • PADI Rescue Diver: $350
  • EFR/Medic First Aid: $100

Other courses e.g. Dive master, Night Dives etc. are available. Please inquire.

Click here for an Online Application.
 
 Panama El Paraiso Spanish School
200 m from the hospital, Bocas Del Toro, Panama
Tel: (507) 757-9338 or  (507) 6712-6659
 Costa Rica El Paraiso Spanish School
Km 1 via Manuel Antonio, Manuel Antonio
Tel: (506) 2777-4681 or  (506) 8887-9310
Canada ContactTel: (519) 747-1627
Email escuela@studyspanishpanama.com
Website www.studyspanishpanama.com
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