The CREER registration system has been developed for cave diving professionals to simplify the application process for the new “Guía de Buceo en Cenote” certificate. This certification will soon be required to access and guide in most cenotes across Quintana Roo.

Through this system, participants can complete the entire registration in one step by entering their personal and professional information, signing the statement of responsibility, the letter of acceptance and commitment to follow cenote diving regulations, and completing the medical questionnaire. All necessary forms will be provided during the registration process for review and signature, while all other required documents can be uploaded directly to the system.

Registration is free of charge and should take no longer than 15 minutes, provided all documents are ready for upload.

Before initiating your registration, we strongly recommend that applicants carefully review the Manual for Cenote Dive Guides. This document outlines the professional standards and operational requirements expected from certified Cenote Dive Guides.

Please have ready:

• A recent headshot photo (maximum size 500 KB, accepted formats: jpeg, jpg, or png).

• One single PDF file that includes the following documentation:

1. Identification:

   • A copy of your INE or national passport; and for foreign applicants,

     1. a copy of your migratory document authorizing you to work in diving activities in Mexico, and

     2. a copy of your national passport.

2. Proof of residency:

   • A valid proof of address confirming residency in the state of Quintana Roo, bearing the applicant’s name.

3. Professional credentials:

   • Proof of active membership in a professional diving association (minimum level: Divemaster or equivalent).

   • A valid Cave Diver certification (minimum level: full Cave Diver or equivalent).

   • A Sidemount certification, if you guide dives using sidemount configuration.

4. Emergency response and insurance:

   • Current First Aid and CPR certifications.

   • Current Oxygen Provider certification.

   • Copy of your diving medical insurance policy (DAN or equivalent).

5. Local accreditation:

   • Copy of your Dos Ojos credential (if applicable).

   • A signed letter of endorsement from an active local cave instructor:

     • (i) Active guides with Dos Ojos credential:
       Attach the endorsement letter you originally submitted for your Dos Ojos registration, or request your local cave instructor to sign a new support letter. Include a copy of the instructor’s credential and INE or national passport, or for foreign instructors, their migratory document authorizing work in diving activities.

     • (ii) New guides:
       Include a letter of endorsement from a cave instructor registered with CREER as an “Evaluador de Guías de Buceo en Cenotes.”

6. Dive business endorsement (if applicable):

   • If you are affiliated with a dive business, please include a signed letter of support from that business with a copy of the tax registration (Alta de Hacienda) of the dive business. A sample format is available here: Carta responsiva de respaldo de un negocio de buceo.

Preparing your document

All required documents must be merged into one single PDF file before uploading. You can create this file easily by using:

• Adobe Acrobat Merge PDFs,

• the Adobe Scan Mobile App, or

• Mac Preview (open in thumbnail view, then drag and drop pages to combine).

Important note

Incomplete or missing documentation may cause delays or rejection of your application. Please ensure that all items listed above are included in your PDF before submission.

If you have any questions regarding the registration process or need technical assistance, feel free to contact us at info@creer-mx.com.