Pancora Diving

Set on the shores of Villarrica Lake in Chile's Araucanía Region (IX), Pancora Diving is a PADI Resort with a waterfront location and a genuinely unusual playground: dives run directly in Lake Caburgua, within the commune of Pucón.

Courses and dive sites

With two PADI Instructors on hand, the center is built around helping people take their very first breaths underwater or grow into confident, independent divers, always with a focus on secure equipment and professional guidance. Training happens in an onsite pool before you head out to local dive sites such as Paso de la gaviota and Los basaltos. PADI Scuba Diving, PADI TecRec and conservation-focused programs round out what's on offer.

Services include Nitrox, mixed gas and freediving equipment rental, while facilities cover free Wi-Fi and a retail shop. Staff speak English and Spanish, making it a welcoming choice for newcomers and returning divers alike.