Open Water Certification - Puerto Penasco, Mexico

Directions:

• I-17 South towards Phoenix for 124.3 miles
• At exit 215, turn RIGHT onto Ramp for 0.4 miles towards AZ-101 LOOP (West)
• Take Ramp (RIGHT) onto SR-101 Loop (Agua Fria Freeway) for 21.7 miles
• At exit 1, take Ramp (RIGHT) onto I-10 towards Los Angeles (Papago Freeway) for 20.6 miles
• At exit 112, take RAMP (RIGHT) onto SR-85 Gila Bend for 36.9 miles
• Just before the McDonald’s Restaurant, SR-85 turn RIGHT follow for 80.5 miles through Ajo to Lucaville.
• Cross border, at first stop sign make LEFT and immediate RIGHT follow for 62.0 miles to Puerto Penasco.
• Follow main street into Puerto Penasco, after crossing the railroad tracks the road will veer right to Old Town, make left turn (SOUTH).
• Follow this road for approximately 3/4 mile, road will come to T-intersection, turn left.
• The wall on the right side is Playa Miramar, make first right through the gate.

Driving Distance Approximately:  348 miles

Trip Duration Approximately:  6 hours 24 minutes

The following is provided as part of the Open Water Certification:

• Dive Log
• Certification Card Registration
• Scuba Equipment (except mask, snorkel, fins & boots)
• Lodging (Camp Ground only)
• Air Fills
• Scuba Instruction

Any other conveniences, i.e. lodging other than described above, meals, transportation, etc. are the responsibility of the student.

Personal Documentation:

• Current Drivers License
• Current U.S. Insurance Card
• Mexican Auto Insurance
• All U.S. citizens must have proof of citizenship:

                 1)  Passport (Required starting January 1, 2008)

                 2)  Notarized birth certificate and government-

  issued photo identification

                 3)  Minors traveling with only one parent must have written notarized permission to travel from the parent/legal guardian.        

Vehicle Permits:

You must be the registered owner of the vehicle.  If your vehicle is leased, you must have a notarized letter from the leasing company, noting the VIN and license plate number, giving you permission to take the vehicle into Mexico.  If your parent or spouse is the registered owner of the vehicle and you have the same last name, you must have notarized permission from the parent or spouse.  If you are towing a trailer, the trailer registration must be under the same name as your vehicle registration.

Mexican Auto Insurance:

Summit Divers and Watersports strongly support the purchase of Mexican auto insurance if you’re taking you vehicle across the border.  While Mexican auto insurance is not necessary by the Mexican government, we do feel that it’s prudent to have this protection.

We recommend that you check with your insurance carrier first to see if your current coverage extends into Sonora, Mexico.

Breakdowns:

If you do breakdown, the highway is patrolled by Los Angeles Verdes (The Green Angels).  Just raise the hood of your vehicle and they will stop to help you out.  These government-operated trucks are driven by mechanics.  They speak some English and charge only for parts or towing.

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