Chico´s Dive Shop

At Chico's Dive Shop we take you to see the underwater natural reserve of Puerto Vallarta, where we have great excursions mainly for diving and snorkel in more than 20 different places, such as Mismaloya, Los Arcos, Caletas, Colomitos, Caletillas, Majahuitas, Cerro Bola, among others.

We take you to the best diving sites available in the bay, we look for the best conditions for diving and snorkeling and where marine life is abundant so that you can enjoy this experience to the fullest. >. The marine life of Puerto Vallarta itself is incredible and worth admiring on these underwater excursions. We can do them in shallow reefs, coves, volcanic rock formations, drift diving or in caves.

Our company was founded in 1968 so we have extensive experience allowing us to offer you quality services and tours with the best service. We have been growing and diversifying, so in addition to offering you diving and snorkeling experiences, we have many more options for you to discover Puerto Vallarta and its surroundings.

Our other activities include:

• Sport fishing: we carry it out in the bay of Puerto Vallarta and Bahía Banderas in our 27-foot pangas to our 32 or 42-foot boats. You can fish for sailfish, tuna, marlin, among other species.

• Guided tours: We take you to the beautiful town of San Sebastián del Oeste nestled in the mountains of the Sierra Madre, with its colonial architecture and its 600 inhabitants who show us the customs and traditions of this 17th century mining town.

• Buggies: you can explore mountainous roads and admire beautiful natural landscapes while having fun aboard our buggies. In addition, you will discover the flora and fauna of the mountains and jungle of the Sierra Madre.

Likewise, at Chico's Dive Shop we offer you diving classes and courses to obtain PADI and NAUI certifications, and thus, you can advance and expand your diving knowledge.

Don't wait any longer, come meet us and reserve your place in one of our activities, we assure you a day full of fun and great experiences.

At Chico's Dive Shop Guided Tours we want to take you to discover the most spectacular corners of Jalisco with our guided tours that will allow you to go to unusual tourist places and that maybe you didn't even imagine that they exist.

One of our destinations is the Magic Town of San Sebastián del Oeste , located in the heart of the Sierra Madre , a place full of history that dates back to the 18th century and is very interesting to know. In this small town that once had 30,000 inhabitants, now only 600 people live who will give you a warm welcome and will be proud to show you their town and its traditions. In addition, they have been in charge of preserving the colonial style with which it was founded.

During our guided tours, our expert guides in the place will talk to you about this mining town that was founded in 1605 where the main extractions were silver and gold, which made the town have a maximum point of prosperity in the 1700s. As in all magical town there are places that we cannot miss, such as the central square and its kiosk, the church, its picturesque white houses and the impressive haciendas that surrounded the town.

All this surrounded by spectacular mountain landscapes , an ideal place for photos where the green slopes take center stage. Don't think twice and add a guided visit to a town in Mexico to your vacation calendar.

If you want to witness the impressive spectacle of the arrival of whales to the coasts of Puerto Vallarta, Chico's Dive Shop invites you See them up close on an organized Whale Watching excursion.

Every year, hundreds of gray and humpback whales arrive on the coasts of the Mexican Pacific in search of warmer water currents. Watching them arrive at the beach, approach the boats, jumping and playing is quite a spectacle and a life experience.

For this reason, Chico's Dive Shop, a center specialized in aquatic activities, organizes guided excursions along the coasts of Puerto Vallarta. The center's specialized guides have excellent training to explain the tour and expand your knowledge about this great marine specimen.

Don't forget your camera , because seeing a whale up close in its natural habitat is an adventure that you will remember for a lifetime.

At Chico's Dive Shop Pesca we take you to live days of sport fishing on the coasts of Puerto Vallarta, touring the Bay of Banderas, arriving to beaches such as Mismaloya, Los Arcos, Caletas, Colomitos, Caletillas, among others.

We are a center specialized in water sports since 1968, so our extensive experience supports us, we know this area of the Pacific Ocean perfectly and rest assured that we will take you to the key points so that your strong>fishing adventure is a success. You can choose different types of boats based on the number of people per boat and your budget, we will be happy to help you choose the best option.

We will include all the fishing tools and tackle to go out into open waters in search of your catch. Puerto Vallarta is a recommended and well-known place to carry out sport fishing since, thanks to its location in the Mexican Pacific, it has great marine wealth. You can find lobsters, goldfish, marlin, tuna, sawfish, snook and between the months of November and May you can find the impressive sailfish.

Among the different types of sport fishing that exist, with Chico's Dive Shop you can practice underwater fishing since in addition to being excellent fishermen, they have PADI certified divers. You can also choose between harpoon fishing or fly fishing.

All fishing excursions include fishing equipment, boat rental with crew, and specialized guides. Come meet us and you will see why we are your best option for sport fishing in Puerto Vallarta.

Drive along the edge of Banderas Bay in Puerto Vallarta on a spectacular tour by Chico's Dive Shop Buggies, where we will take you through jungle roads and part of the mountain Enjoy a great day of adventure and adrenaline.

Our adventure begins with a route of approximately 5 kilometers full of challenges through the Sierra Madre, in your path you will find winding paths, settlements, streams mountain and dirt roads, you will have a great time with your companion since our buggies are for two people.

During the journey we will visit a town nestled in the Sierra where we can visit one of their families and learn about their traditions. Afterwards, we will go into the forest to take a hike and you can carefully explore the wonderful flora and fauna of the place. On our tours you can contemplate spectacular natural landscapes. The green vegetation of the mountains and the jungle, with the blue of the sea of Puerto Vallarta are a perfect combination.

Our expert guides will accompany you at all times and will take you along the best paths so that you can enjoy this experience. We carry out buggy expeditions on Mondays, Wednesdays and Fridays throughout the year. The only requirement that we will ask of you is to have a driving license since our buggies have a manual gearbox (standard) and of course a desire to have fun and enjoy a great day.

Have fun in therainforest of the Sierra Madrewith the daily tours ofChico's Dive Shop ATVs, which have two departures, at 9:00 am and at 2:00 pm, and excellent ATVs or ATVs that will make you feel the speed of the vehicle.

Thus, at Chico's Dive Shop ATVs we will take you along the shores of Banderas Bay, cross rivers or rocky roads, on an ATV that is suitable for all types of terrain. A very exciting adventure.

All ATV tours last approximately three hours, where you will drive a 5-kilometer journey, and you can also choose to drive on alternate roads to see the typical Mexican towns of Vallarta.

Our ATVs have a maximum capacity of two passengers and the person responsible for driving must present their driver's license, for the safety of all adventurers. Likewise, children under 6 years of age will not be able to participate in the ATV tour.

At Chico's Dive Shop Snorkel we take you to explore the best places in the underwater nature reserve of Puerto Vallarta , here you can admire the beauty of the marine life of this area of Mexico. Our tours are designed so that you can enjoy a great day and make the most of this great experience.