The PADI Open Water Diver course is comprised of the following components: Online Theory, Pool Training and open water training. Theory should be completed before you arrive in Costa Rica.
At the dive center, take a total of five pool dives, and four 45-minute sea dives over the course of 3 days. All days begin at 7:30 am. and end at approximately 1:30 pm.
Once you have completed the course, you will receive your PADI Open Water Diver certification, enabling you to dive all over the world.