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Dream Big, Dive Deep: Your Freediving Success Starts Here

We Help Newcomers and Pros Plan Their Training & Execute Their Dream Dives.

✅ Dreams To Results

Don't know where or how to start your freediving training?​

Do you struggle to equalize while freediving? Turn early due to contractions? Can’t relax before your dives making it less than enjoyable. Or do you see contradicting information about how to train?

 

Let us help you take away all the confusion. When you sign up for one of our courses we encourage our students to start training immediately. With our remote training system, you can have all the industry-leading training techniques with a training program to focus on your goal without ever leaving the house.

1 on 1 with instructor
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When You Train With Rica Freedivers You Get:

Free Gifts​

The number one rule in freediving is to never dive alone. So...we encourage you to bring your friends and family along. We will give both divers a $50 gift card to use in our store or on your course.

Certified Diver Guarantee​

We are confident in our ability to help new divers. If you do not pass the course in the allotted time. You can train with us for free until you pass.

Start Today

Start today from the comfort of your home. Our instructors will assess your abilities and assign you a remote training program to best fit your goals as a freediver. 

Testimonials

"Beyond grateful for my time spent with Rica Freedivers crew. The experience and knowledge gained over the past few months is priceless. Looking forward to what the future holds!"

Josh Griskie

Deep Republic

"AMAZING PLACE!!
I spent 2 full months at Rica Freedivers working on improving my freediving, and I couldn’t recommend this place more! I initially booked it after reading all of the amazing reviews, and it did not disappoint."

Vanora Guerard

"STRONGLY RECOMMENDED!
I have been training with Brad at Rica Freedivers for a month now and I couldn't be happier!!
I started with wave 1 then feeling really comfortable training with Brad I signed up for wave 2 and 3."

Sylvain Lambrechts

Freediving Uvita

Why Train with Rica Freedivers?

  • Wave 1 Diver Guarantee

    We are confident in our ability to help new divers. If you do not pass the course in the allotted time. You can train with us for free until you pass.

  • Referal Program

    The number one rule in freediving is to never dive alone. So...we encourage you to bring your friends and family along. We will give both divers a $50 gift card to use in our store or on your course.

  • Remote Training Programs

    Start today from the comfort of your home. Our instructors will access your abilities and assign you a program to best fit your goals as a diver.

  • Unlimited Depth via Boat

    We have depths up to 90m with just a 20 minute boat ride and well over 100m in 30 minute.

  • Daily Training and Workshops

    Open water training happening 6 days a week, pool training 2 days a week, and weekly workshops about a wide variety of topics around freediving.

  • Full Retail Store

    Full range of freediving and spearfishing equipment for every level. From trustworthy brands that you love.

  • Semi-Olympic Pool Facility

    We have access to a 6 lane 25m pool with just a short car ride away. Training sessions at least 2 times per week.

  • Internships

    Fully immerse yourself into the world of freediving. Learn the ins and outs of running a freediving center. Ready to open a shop of your own.

  • Spearfishing

    Full Range of spearfishing courses from beginner to instructor level. Prime location for charters to hunt tuna, cuberas, and more.

  • Events

    Hosting Competitions and other freediving/spearfishing events bringing the community together for some fun.

Frequently Asked Questions

7:30 AM – 8:00 AM: Meet at Office and Warmp up
8:00 AM – 12:00 PM: Open water training sessions
12:00 PM – 1:30 PM: Lunch Break
1:30 PM – 4:00 PM: Theory Session/Workshops/Spearfishing
4:00 PM – 5:30 PM: Pool Training Sessions
6:00 PM – 7:30 PM: Gym

Of course you can pick and chose when and what to do but these are the typically timings for all the activities we do throughout the week.

Of course the more time you put towards training and preparing for your trip the better your results will be. However it is not necesary and you can still accomplish a lot with your time with us.

For those starting with the Wave 1 Course we highly reccomend to do our Remote Frenzel Training Program before arrival. This is the number one reason for new freedivers to not pass a freediving course. It is also required to take part in our Certified Diver Guarantee.

Dry Season (December – May) for consistent conditions, but more tourists.

  • Water Temperature: Surface 29C – Depth 26C
  • Visability: 15m – 25m (50ft-80ft)
  • Currents: Mild
  • Waves: Mild
  • Spearfishing: Reef, Tuna, and offshore pinnacle are best options

Rainy Season (June – August | November) with afternoon rains, fewer tourists, but variable water conditions.

  • Water Temperature: Surface 29C
  • Visability: 10m – 25m (33ft-80ft)
  • Currents: Mild to moderate
  • Waves: Mild to moderate
  • Spearfishing: Blue water hunting for Tuna, Wahoo, Mahi

This depends on your personal goals. We would say at least a week or 2 to ensure enough training session and rest days to reach your goals/ finish any courses.

Contact us here, or give us a call +506-8725-4908.

To confirm the training we ask for a 20% depsoit that can be paid via secure web link. The balance can be then paid upon arrival.
If you need payment plans for some of your training, this is possible but on a case by case basis.

> 1 week away from the start date – Full Refund
< 1 week away from the start date – No Refund

For course that require E-learning or online materials we cannot refund that portion of your deposit. However we will refund the balance.

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