Freedive Mexico
Tulum Cenotes, Mexico
Tulum's original freediving school, founded by South American champion Flavia Eberhard, offering triple-agency certification across cenote and Caribbean environments since 2010.
Overview
About Freedive Mexico
The first freediving school in Tulum, founded by South American champion Flavia Eberhard. Freedive Mexico offers AIDA, SSI, and Apnea Total courses in the stunning cenotes and Caribbean Sea of the Riviera Maya. With over 14 years of experience, the school provides courses from beginner to instructor level with a focus on safety and personal development.
Structured course-led coaching that balances theory, water time, and progression support.
Whether you are looking to discover apnea for the first time or earn a recognised freediving certification in Tulum Cenotes, Freedive Mexico provides a structured path. The school accepts both first-time freedivers and experienced divers pursuing deeper progression. Instruction is available in English, Portuguese, and Spanish.
Ideal for
Who should learn freediving at Freedive Mexico
Beginners
Discovery Freediving at $150 introduces beginners to the magical cenote environment, with AIDA, SSI, and Apnea Total certification options for the full course commitment.
Advanced
Cenote depths reach 130m in the Tulum area, with El Pit and Angelita offering surreal underwater landscapes and hydrogen sulfide clouds.
Training focus
Founded by South American champion Flavia Eberhard with 14 years of teaching experience, coaching blends competition credentials with deep cenote-specific knowledge.
Why this school
What makes Freedive Mexico stand out
Coaching approach
Structured course-led coaching that balances theory, water time, and progression support.
Class format
Sessions are structured around mixed-group training based on student levels and goals. Equipment rental is available on-site for those traveling light.
Course progression
The curriculum guides students from their first freediving course up through intermediate certifications, with attention to technique and confidence at moderate depths.
Courses & Pricing
Freedive Mexico freediving courses and prices in Tulum Cenotes
Freedive Mexico lists 3 course options, priced from USD 150 up to USD 550.
This represents a visible ladder from first course to more committed progression covering everything from discovery dives to advanced certification levels, all delivered under AIDA, Apnea Total, and SSI frameworks.
Discovery Freediving
From
AIDA 2 / SSI Level 1
From
AIDA 3 / SSI Level 2
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Training environment
Training sites and conditions in Tulum Cenotes
Cenote sessions bring students into the crystalline freshwater cave systems of the Riviera Maya, while Caribbean open-water dives add a different depth dimension. The contrast between cenote stillness and open-ocean conditions is central to the school's multi-environment teaching approach.
Tulum Cenotes gives the school a mix of shore and boat-based sessions with up to 130m depth available in the broader destination profile.
At a glance
Facilities, languages & certifications
Certifications
Apnea Total 
Languages
Facilities
Cenote access, Classroom, Equipment rental, Open water training
What you get
What is included in courses
Courses at Freedive Mexico include theory sessions, open-water sessions, classroom, equipment rental, and open water training. Equipment rental may be available separately.
Certification fees, transport to training sites, and other costs may be included or separate depending on the course.
Dive conditions
Learn to freedive in Tulum Cenotes
Tulum Cenotes offers beginner-friendly coaching with a mix of shore and boat-based sessions and sets the water profile for Freedive Mexico.
Freedive Mexico is based in Tulum Cenotes.
Water temperature is a constant 25 °C, with the best window falling in November–May.
The dry season from November through May delivers the clearest cenote water and calmest Caribbean conditions for combined training.
Destination
Discover the destination
Learn more about where Freedive Mexico is based — conditions, best season, depth, and more.
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Got questions?
Frequently asked questions about Freedive Mexico
Everything you need to know about freediving, training, and choosing the right destination.
01 What certifications does Freedive Mexico offer?
Freedive Mexico offers AIDA, Apnea Total, and SSI certification courses. Multiple agencies are available.
02 How much do courses at Freedive Mexico cost?
Prices at Freedive Mexico start from USD 150 for entry-level courses and go up to USD 550 for advanced levels. Course duration ranges from 1 day to 4 days.
03 Who is Freedive Mexico best for?
Discovery Freediving at $150 introduces beginners to the magical cenote environment, with AIDA, SSI, and Apnea Total certification options for the full course commitment. The school also works well for beginners, advanced progression, and personalized coaching.
04 Where does Freedive Mexico train?
Freedive Mexico trains in Tulum Cenotes, which offers beginner-friendly coaching with a mix of shore and boat-based sessions. The main training sites are Tulum Cenotes and Cenote access.
05 How do I contact or book with Freedive Mexico?
You can book through email at info@freedivemx.com. Check the website for current course schedules and availability. You can also reach the school by phone at +52 55111113.
06 Is Tulum Cenotes a good place to learn freediving?
Tulum Cenotes is well-suited to beginners and those looking to earn a freediving certification. The destination offers beginner-friendly coaching with a mix of shore and boat-based sessions, making it a practical base for structured apnea training. The dry season from November through May delivers the clearest cenote water and calmest Caribbean conditions for combined training.
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