These open training sessions offer freedivers the opportunity to prepare in real cenote conditions ahead of the event. The sessions are structured to provide a balance between autonomy and coaching, allowing each athlete to focus on technique, adaptation and performance.

Each session includes personalized coaching with a maximum ratio of four divers per instructor, ensuring both safety and quality feedback. Up to three instructors may be present, allowing a total of twelve participants per day.

Bookings are made per day, giving flexibility to participants depending on their schedule and objectives.

Includes:

• Transportation, cenote entrance and food

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• September 14
• September 15
• September 16
• September 17
• September 18

This official AIDA course is designed for freedivers who want to develop advanced safety skills in a competition environment. It combines theoretical knowledge and practical application in real depth conditions.

Schedule:

• Morning theory sessions followed by afternoon training in the cenote

Locations:

• September 17 — Cenote Yaakun
• September 18 — Cenote Yum Kin

The course leads to an official AIDA certification and is conducted in small groups to ensure a high level of supervision and learning quality.

Capacity:

• Minimum 3 participants
  
• Maximum 4 participants

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This workshop focuses on deep equalization techniques, one of the key limiting factors in freediving progression. It is designed for divers looking to refine their understanding and efficiency in equalization at depth.

The morning is dedicated to theory, covering mechanisms, techniques and common limitations. The afternoon session allows participants to apply these concepts directly in depth conditions.

Pratical information:

• Starting at 9:00 AM
• Maximum 8 participants

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This workshop introduces participants to No Limit diving, one of the most technical and safety-demanding disciplines in freediving. The session combines theoretical understanding with practical application under strict supervision.

Pablo Barrera, founder of Aak’ja Freediving based in Mexico City, brings his experience as an instructor and explorer of advanced freediving disciplines.

The workshop includes theory in the morning followed by depth practice in the afternoon, supported by a full professional safety team.

• Maximum 8 participants

IMPORTANT

• Only one activity per day per athlete is allowed (Official Training, No Limit Workshop or CNF Workshop).

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This official training session allows athletes to prepare under conditions similar to competition settings. Each participant is guided through structured dives with safety supervision.

Each athlete completes two warm-up dives followed by two deep dives.

Participation is open with no limit on the number of divers. Transportation may be available depending on logistics and should be confirmed directly with the organization.

Time:

• 8:00 AM – 1:00 PM

IMPORTANT

• Only one activity per day per athlete is allowed (Official Training, No Limit Workshop or CNF Workshop).

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This workshop is dedicated to Constant Weight No Fins (CNF), one of the most demanding disciplines in freediving, requiring advanced technique, efficiency and control.

Pedro Tapia, Mexican national record holder in freediving, leads this workshop. Known for his technical precision and performance at depth, he brings high-level expertise to athletes seeking to develop in this discipline.

The workshop follows a structured format with theory in the morning and depth practice in the afternoon.

Practical information:

•  9:00 AM – 5:00 PM
• Maximum 8 participants
• Cenote Maravilla and Yum Kin

IMPORTANT

• Only one activity per day per athlete is allowed (Official Training, No Limit Workshop or CNF Workshop).

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The official opening marks the transition into the core of the event, bringing together athletes, organizers and partners.

• 4:30 PM — Opening Ceremony (Pranamaya)
  A moment to welcome participants and introduce the event, including brand presentations.
• 6:30 PM — Athlete Briefing and Medical Check
  Mandatory for all athletes. Includes official announcements and review of the upcoming competition days.
• 7:30 PM — Community Dinner and Conference
  A shared dinner at Pranamaya, creating space for exchange between athletes, partners and organizers. Selected sponsors may present their brand and vision.

Conferences

During the evening, several conferences will take place, covering topics such as safety, depth training, static apnea, foundational training principles, and more.

Even for experienced freediver, a competition is something quite intense and can make you nervous. So if you do not have experience in competition it is really important to get education before participating, it is a must to know all the rules and know how everything works on the comp day. 

We will run this workshop September 21st, 22nd & 23rd. In the morning we will go though the AIDA rules and all the tips you need to know. In the afternoon we will get in the water and practice, including deep dives but also to work on your techniques and apply the AIDA rules to make sure you will have a successfull competition.

Included in the price :

• transportation, 
• food,
• entrance fees,
• equipment available if you need it.

Participation is open with no limit.

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These sessions allow athletes to perform official dives that will be published on the AIDA ranking platform.

They do not count toward the final competition results and are conducted without live media coverage.

Maximum 25 participants

Transportation, food and cenote entrance are not included. The price remains the same even for partial participation.

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This static apnea competition focuses on breath-hold performance in a controlled environment. It is open to all participants and judged according to official AIDA standards.

Records will be validated and registered.

The schedule may vary depending on the number of participants.

Time:

• 10:00 AM – 2:30 PM

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On September 24, we welcome you to the Pranamaya Freediving House for a day dedicated to knowledge sharing, community connection and brand presence. This moment brings together athletes, partners and the wider freediving community in a more relaxed and interactive setting, centered around conferences and sponsor presentations.

From 3:00 PM to 4:00 PM

• Sponsor presentations, offering partners visibility and direct engagement with the community

Evening

• Community dinner at Pranamaya followed by conferences

Planned topics include cenotes exploration, conservation, mermaiding, spearfishing and AIDA rules.

• Speakers are to be confirmed

The Azul Freediving Challenge is a 3-day depth competition designed for both first-time competitors and experienced freedivers. With a maximum depth of 85 meters, it offers the perfect environment to discover competition diving or push your performance in optimal and controlled conditions.

Each athlete performs one official dive per day, choosing their discipline and announcing their performance in advance. The format combines accessibility and high-level standards, making it possible to gain competition experience while maintaining strong performance conditions.

The event follows official AIDA competition standards, with judges and safety teams ensuring the validation of performances. It also provides a unique opportunity for athletes to attempt national records, with all the required conditions in place for official recognition.

Live coverage will be provided throughout the competition, with potential underwater footage depending on technical conditions.

• Price:
  $4,600 MXN for the 3-day competition (competition or 70m Challenge)

If you wish to participate in both the competition and the 70m Challenge, the price is $5,200 MXN.
If your personal best exceeds 85m, the price remains $4,600 MXN for both.

70M Challenge

The 70m Challenge is a signature format of the Azul Freediving Challenge, focused on precision, control and performance consistency.

Athletes must announce a target depth of 70 meters and complete their dive within strict parameters, including a precise return time. This format highlights not only depth ability but also discipline, timing and mastery.

• Winner Prize
  $1,000 MXN

   

Competition Format

Day 1 — September 25

• 9:00 — Warm-up line opens
  
• 9:45 — Official Top (start of competition dives)
  
• 16:30 — Unofficial results
  
• Before 17:00 — Announcement of next day dives
  
• 17:00 — End of the day

Day 2 — September 26

• 9:00 — Warm-up line opens
  
• 9:45 — Official Top
  
• 16:30 — Unofficial results
  
• Before 17:00 — Announcement of next day dives
  
• 17:00 — End of the day

Day 3 — September 27

• 8:30 — Warm-up line opens
  
• 9:15 — Official Top
  
• 17:30 — Official results and award ceremony
  
• 18:30 — End of the day

Athletes receive their official dive time the day before, once all announcements have been submitted.
The start order is organized from the shallowest to the deepest announced dives.

Not Included

The following are not included:

• Food and drinks at the restaurant
  
• Freediving equipment (available for purchase on site)
  
• Photo and video services
  
• Event merchandise
  
• Tips for the safety team

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The closing evening marks the end of the event with a community-focused celebration.

The podium ceremony will take place, followed by a special anniversary raffle. In this edition, prizes are distributed through a raffle system rather than a traditional ranking-based reward structure.

Athletes with stronger performances receive more raffle tickets, increasing their chances of winning.

Tickets will be available for purchase throughout the event, including online.

The evening will include live music and will emphasize celebration, community and shared experience.

Location
Bendito Coyote – Playa del Carmen – Get location on Google Maps