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Luis Sifuentes Marín

PADI Open Water Scuba Instructor with ten years' experience and the Nitrox Instructor specialty. Teaches in Spanish and English, and works as an underwater photographer.

Luis Sifuentes Marín, PADI dive instructor in Cozumel, diving beside a reef wall
Luis Sifuentes Marín diving over the sand and reef in CozumelLuis Sifuentes Marín giving a thumbs up on a wreck dive in CozumelLuis Sifuentes Marín descending on the line above a Cozumel reefLuis Sifuentes Marín aboard a Cozumel dive boat with a fellow diver

Overview

Meet Luis — Your Cozumel Dive Instructor

Luis Sifuentes Marín is a PADI Open Water Scuba Instructor based in Cozumel, with ten years of teaching and guiding behind him.

He grew up in central Mexico and moved to the island thirteen years ago for one reason: he loves the ocean. That is not marketing copy — it is the whole explanation. As he puts it, being underwater is the best thing you can do in life, as simple as that.

Luis teaches and guides in Spanish and English, and holds the Nitrox Instructor specialty alongside his instructor rating. He also works as an underwater photographer, so divers who want images from their dives can arrange that with him directly rather than hiring a second person.

What Divers Can Expect

  • A local instructor who knows Cozumel's reefs rather than a visiting one learning them
  • Patience with students — the thing he names first when asked why divers should choose him
  • Instruction in Spanish or English
  • Enriched air training as well as recreational courses
  • Underwater photography of your dives, if you want it

Services Offered

Experience and Background

Luis has worked with Tripping Cool Corp., Aquarella Images Underwater Photography, and Scuba Du — a mix of dive operations and underwater imaging work that explains the combination of skills he offers.

Thirteen years on the island means he has watched Cozumel's reefs through storm seasons, bleaching events and recovery. He has a particular soft spot for sharks and turtles.

"Being underwater is the best thing you can do in life, as simple as that." — Luis

Booking Requests

To dive or train with Luis, contact Cozumel Dive Hub on WhatsApp at +52 990 350 2357 or by email at contact@cozumeldivehub.com.

Credentials

  • PADI Open Water Scuba Instructor with the Nitrox Instructor specialty
  • Ten years instructing, thirteen years living on the island
  • Teaches in Spanish and English
  • Works as an underwater photographer as well as an instructor
  • Previously with Scuba Du, Aquarella Images and Tripping Cool Corp.

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Frequently Asked Questions

What certifications does Luis hold?
Luis is a PADI Open Water Scuba Instructor and also holds the PADI Nitrox Instructor specialty.
What languages does Luis teach in?
Spanish and English.
How much experience does Luis have?
Ten years teaching and guiding, and thirteen years living in Cozumel. He originally moved to the island from central Mexico.
Does Luis offer underwater photography?
Yes. Alongside instruction he works as an underwater photographer, including previous work with Aquarella Images Underwater Photography, so photos of your dives can be arranged with him directly.
Is Luis suitable for nervous or first-time divers?
Patience with students is the quality he names himself, and he runs Discover Scuba Diving for people who have never breathed underwater before.

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