Argentina YMCA

YMCA Argentina is a PADI 5 Star IDC dive center in the heart of Buenos Aires, and it holds a special place in the country's diving story as the first 5-star IDC PADI trainer of the entire PADI career. For the past 20 years it has trained more professionals than anywhere else in Argentina, with more than 80% of the local instructor market having passed through its classrooms.

Courses and training

The center runs the full sports and professional diving career, guided by a team of 6 PADI instructors and led by Platinum Course Director Adrian Dionisio, who has trained more than 6800 instructors since 2001. Instruction is offered in English, Portuguese and Spanish, with personalised courses and online support sessions via Skype, Zoom and GoToMeeting.

Facilities include the center's own semi-Olympic pool and its own dry suits, making it a strong fit for anyone in Buenos Aires looking to begin, continue or turn professional in their diving journey.