Pro Diver - Escuela Profesional de Buceo - Lake Atitlan
The team at Pro Diver – Escuela Profesional de Buceo are your go-to for diving Lake Atitlán. We really like how they focus on making the most of this unique freshwater environment, something you don't always find. They’re excellent for anyone looking to add high-altitude, cold water diving to their logbook, or even just for those seeking a tranquil, completely different experience from the ocean. If you’ve ever wanted to explore submerged villages or underwater volcanic formations, Pro Diver is who we’d recommend to get you there safely and with a smile. Diving Lake Atitlán with Pro Diver means experiencing a distinct chill, a refreshing change from tropical heat. The water hovers around 18-22°C year-round, so a good wetsuit is essential, and they’ve got you covered. Visibility usually ranges from 5 to 15 metres, often shifting with the winds that whip across the lake – keep an eye out for calm mornings. We've always found their guides fantastic at pointing out the small, often overlooked details, like the hardy freshwater crabs clinging to rocks or the occasional tilapia darting past. It's not about big pelagics here; it's about the novelty, the history, and the quiet satisfaction of diving a place few others have. Their setup is professional, everything runs smoothly, and they just make the whole thing easy.
- Location
- Lake Atitlan, Guatemala, Central America
- Coordinates
- 14.593968, -90.586040
- Phone
- +502 2478 2286
- [email protected]
- Website
- http://www.prodiverstore.com
- Certification Agencies
- ["PADI"]
- Courses
- PADI 5 Star Dive Center [padi:15190]
- Address
- 13 Av 'C' 9-31 Zona 8 Mixco, - San Cristobal, Guatemala
Dive Sites Near Pro Diver - Escuela Profesional de Buceo
Pro Diver - Escuela Profesional de Buceo provides access to 8 dive sites in Lake Atitlan.
- Agua Caliente
- Agua Caliente (cave)
- Casa del Mundo (cave)
- DON ADAN - 0m (wreck)
- JUPITER A. - 2m (wreck)
- ORIENTAL ARGOSY - 5m (wreck)
- Samabaj - 15-30m
- San Buenaventura - 5-20m
Other Dive Centres in Lake Atitlan
- ATI Diving
- Pana Divers - ["PADI"]
Best Time to Dive in Lake Atitlan
The warmest water temperatures in Lake Atitlan occur in January, averaging 28.4°C. The coolest conditions are in December at 28.4°C.
Monthly Water Temperatures
- January: 28.4°C (air: 17.9°C)
- February: 28.4°C (air: 18.3°C)
- March: 28.4°C (air: 18.7°C)
- April: 28.4°C (air: 19.2°C)
- May: 28.4°C (air: 19.4°C)
- June: 28.4°C (air: 18.7°C)
- July: 28.4°C (air: 19.3°C)
- August: 28.4°C (air: 19.2°C)
- September: 28.4°C (air: 18.9°C)
- October: 28.4°C (air: 18.8°C)
- November: 28.4°C (air: 18.3°C)
- December: 28.4°C (air: 17.8°C)
Marine Life in Lake Atitlan
Home to 2 recorded species including 1 other, 1 reef fish.
Notable Marine Life
- Green Turtle (Chelonia mydas)
- Mozambique mouth-breeder (Oreochromis mossambicus) - Reef Fish
Recommended Packing List for Lake Atitlan
Based on average water temperature of 28.4°C.
- Shorty or Rashguard - warm 28°C water needs minimal exposure protection
- Mask - essential for every dive
- Fins
- BCD - buoyancy compensator
- Regulator - your most safety-critical piece of gear
- Dive Computer - tracks depth, time, and NDL
- Surface Marker Buoy (SMB) - essential for boat pickups
- Dive Torch - useful for crevices and colour at depth
- Underwater Camera - capture your diving memories