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Divers UnderGround — TDI/SDI 5-Star Dive Center Playa del Carmen

Camilo Garcia
TDI/SDI Instructor Trainer in Playa del Carmen

Explorer, educator, and cave diver.
Guiding others into the hidden veins of the Earth.

TDI Instructor Qualifications:

  • Diver Propulsion Vehicle Instructor
    • + Technical DPV Instructor
  • DPV Cave Instructor
  • Sidemount Instructor
  • Cave Sidemount Instructor
  • Stage Cave Instructor
  • Intro to Tech Instructor
  • Advanced Nitrox Instructor
  • Deco Procedures Instructor
  • Ext. Range Instructor
  • Trimix Instructor
  • Cavern Instructor
  • Intro to Cave Inst.
  • Full Cave Instructor

TDI Instructor Trainer Qualifications:

  • Nitrox IT
  • Intro to Tech IT
  • Advanced Nitrox IT
  • Deco. Procedures IT
  • Sidemount Instructor Trainer
  • Cavern Inst. Evaluator IT
  • Course Director
  • Open Water Instructor Trainer

Camilo Garcia - Divers UnderGround founder. Active TDI/SDI Instructor Trainer. Cave and technical diving educator in Playa del Carmen, Mexico.

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Camilo Garcia is a TDI Instructor Trainer based in Playa del Carmen and the founder of Divers UnderGround, a premier dive center specializing in cave, cenote, sidemount, technical, and professional-level training throughout the Riviera Maya.
 
For divers seeking a world-class cave-diving instructor or a technical-diving instructor trainer with extensive local expertise, Camilo offers an unmatched combination of verified credentials, proven cave-exploration experience, and a teaching philosophy rooted in sound judgment, precision, and self-reliance.
 
With 18 years of professional diving experience, Camilo has certified 344 students and mentored 22 diving professionals, demonstrating his commitment to quality and to making an impact on the diving community.

Languages:

Spanish, English, and hand-and-light underwater signals.

He is an expert at preparing advanced divers and instructors for the challenges of demanding underwater environments. His leadership extends to pioneering exploration projects and guiding a distinguished team of professional divers in Mexico’s Riviera Maya.
 
This depth of experience makes him an ideal choice for those seeking high-level instruction in sidemount cave diving, advanced cave programs, DPV cave exploration, stage cave diving, decompression procedures, trimix, or instructor-level advancement through Divers UnderGround.

RAZOR Sidemount Instructor:

  • RAZOR Open Water Side Mount Instructor
  • Razor Side Mount Cave II Instructor

Train with Camilo at Divers UnderGround

Divers UnderGround, located in Playa del Carmen, is a leading provider of cave, cenote, technical, sidemount, and professional-level diving experiences in the Riviera Maya. The team offers a comprehensive training pathway with overhead, technical, sidemount, and professional courses, all seamlessly integrated into the site’s robust internal course structure.
Training with Camilo offers divers a structured approach to improving awareness, refining technique, strengthening decision-making, and developing discipline in cave and technical diving.
 
Consider training with Camilo if you are:
 
  • preparing for cavern, Intro to Cave, Full Cave, or Stage Cave training;
  • moving into sidemount or cave sidemount;
  • developing technical diving skills for nitrox, advanced nitrox, decompression procedures, extended range, or trimix;
  • looking for DPV or technical DPV training;
  • pursuing instructor or Instructor Trainer development, as permitted by his current qualifications;
  • seeking a safety-focused mentor with extensive cave exploration and survey experience in Mexico.
 
Cave-diving instructor coaching a student on surface line work with directional markers in the Riviera Maya jungle, safety drill for cenote and cave training near Playa del Carmen.

Camilo Garcia is the founder of Divers UnderGround and an active TDI/SDI Instructor Trainer based in Playa del Carmen, Mexico. With 18 years of professional diving experience, 334 certified students, and 21 professionals certified, he trains cave, sidemount, DPV, stage, trimix, decompression, and instructor-level divers through a safety-forward approach shaped by real cave exploration and survey work.

CAMILO'S GOAL IS TO SHAPE CONFIDENT, SELF-RELIANT, AND MINDFUL DIVERS AND INSTRUCTORS.

In 2012, in Playa del Carmen,
Divers UnderGround was born.

His personal and professional project: a dive center specializing in technical training and cave diving. His development as a TDI cave diving instructor took just over four years. By 2015, he had earned certifications as a TDI Instructor in Sidemount, Cavern, Intro to Cave, and Full Cave, as well as Advanced Nitrox, Decompression Procedures, Trimix, and more.

Sidemount diver maintaining trim and buoyancy near rock formations during TDI Sidemount Diver Instructor training with Divers UnderGround

Today, he is a TDI/SDI Instructor Trainer and Razor Side-Mount Cave Instructor.

Continuing to share his passion and expertise with divers from around the world in both Spanish and English. His teaching style combines precision, safety, and positive energy to help you maximize your potential in this extraordinary sport.

Camilo’s goal is to shape confident, self-reliant, and mindful divers. His extensive experience has led him to develop a teaching approach focused on enhancing your abilities and sharing the small tricks that make everything flow more smoothly.

HIS MISSION IS TO HELP YOU NAVIGATE THE EARTH'S VEINS WITH CONFIDENCE AND DEEP RESPECT FOR THE SPACES WE EXPLORE.

And if, along the way, we laugh, learn, and share a good story, chances are, a great friendship is born, too.

Dive instructors sharing a moment of conversation and laughter before training at a cenote in Mexico with Divers UnderGround.

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Who is Camilo Garcia?

Camilo Garcia is the founder of Divers UnderGround and an active TDI/SDI Instructor Trainer based in Playa del Carmen, Mexico. He is renowned for his expertise in cave, sidemount, technical, DPV, stage, trimix, decompression, and instructor-level training, each supported by official TDI/SDI qualifications.
Yes. Camilo Garcia holds an active status as a TDI/SDI Instructor Trainer, verified by his official qualifications PDF. This confirms his ongoing authority to train and evaluate divers and instructors at the highest level.
Camilo’s recognized qualifications enable him to provide thorough training in a wide spectrum of disciplines, including cavern, Intro to Cave, Full Cave, sidemount, cave sidemount, DPV (Diver Propulsion Vehicle), technical DPV, stage cave diving, nitrox, advanced nitrox, decompression procedures, extended range, trimix, and select instructor-level courses.
Yes. Camilo is highly experienced in developing diving professionals. He has certified 21 instructors and holds advanced TDI/SDI credentials, including Instructor Trainer, Evaluator, and Course Director. His expertise ensures rigorous, industry-leading professional training.
Camilo’s instruction is uniquely informed by his advanced instructor-level certifications and hands-on exploration of Mexican cave systems. His courses emphasize precision, situational awareness, meticulous planning, clear communication, and conservative decision-making, prioritizing genuine competence over rapid certification.
Camilo operates out of Divers UnderGround in Playa del Carmen, Mexico, at the heart of the Riviera Maya. He provides expert training and support to divers throughout the region, including the area’s renowned cave systems.
To find your ideal training path, reach out to Divers UnderGround with details about your certification level, recent diving experience, equipment setup, and personal goals. Camilo and the team will review your background and recommend the most suitable course or progression, ensuring you meet all prerequisites and are set up for success.