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The Azul Freediving Challenge – Fall Edition 2025 was a resounding success!We had the pleasure of welcoming 29 athletes representing 13 different nationalities, and their outstanding performances left us truly inspired. Each diver showcased not only their skill and dedication but also the spirit of unity that defines the global freediving community. This competition was...Read More

Discover the incredible Mexican Caribbean Sea and encounter the world’s largest fish.Read More

The Azul Freediving Challenge – Spring Edition 2025 was a great success!We welcomed 23 athletes from 12 different nationalities, and their incredible performances truly captivated us. They showcased the passion, dedication, and unity of the global freediving community. This competition is open to all levels of freedivers:We were thrilled to welcome 7 first-timers, and we’re celebrating 6 new...Read More

Embark with Julien Borde, owner of PranaMaya into an unforgettable freediving trip through South of Mexico and Belize!Read More

The "Azul Freediving Challenge Spring 2025" is a freediving competition for both beginners and advanced athletes. For 3 days, participants will do their best to accumulate points and reach the podium.Read More

In 2025, Pranamaya Freediving invites you to unforgettable all-inclusive trips for freediving lovers. Discover the best spots in Yucatán, Belize, Florida, and Baja California, in small groups for a truly unique experience. Plus, join us for our annual Azul Freediving Challenge competitions in May and September. Dive into something extraordinary!Read More

Take off for an unforgatable day, and dive with whale sharks. Easily recognized by its unique pattern, the whale shark frequents open seas and warm, tropical oceans. Are you ready for this day of adventure ?The Riviera Maya hosts the world’s largest migration of whale sharks, and is one of the few places in the...Read More

This 11th edition of the Azul Freediving Challenge was a success: 52 athletes were competing from 20 differents nationalities The athletes’ breathtaking performances captivated the audience and showcased the passion and dedication of the global freediving community.  The competition is for all nivel of freedivers:  We welcomed 24 first timers, and are celebrating 19 national records and so many news...Read More

Experience the breathtaking Sardine migration near Cancun, learn more about the Sailfish and join us for a day of adventureRead More

Rodrigo Salsas: From Pranamaya Mexico to Safety Diver at the Caribbean Cup and CMAS World Championship of Freediving in Roatán Freediving, the art of exploring the depths of the ocean on a single breath, has gained popularity over the years as an extreme sport that demands incredible mental and physical strength. Rodrigo Salsas, a freediver...Read More

Baja California is a true paradise, boasting magnificent desert landscapes and breathtaking seascapes. Dive into its pristine waters, encountering playful sea lions, majestic marlins, gentle whales, and awe-inspiring sharks. This region is renowned worldwide for its exceptional diving opportunities and remarkable wildlife encounters. Embark on a 8-day adventure, guided by our certified and experienced Freediving...Read More

Discover the results of the 9th and most successful Azul Freediving Challenge 2023 Spring edition, in which 50 athletes from 17 different nationalities participated. The Azul Freediving Challenge is a freediving competition for beginners and also advanced athletes! Certified freedivers from all around the world come to have fun at Cenote Yum Ki’n, a deep...Read More

In the Mexican Caribbean Sea, you will have the chance to encounter the largest fish in the world, the whaleshark. It is harmless and very gentle. Easily recognizable with its unique pattern, the whaleshark is found in open seas and tropical, warm oceans. Whalesharks live offshore, near the coast. They can dive very deeply (>1,600...Read More

From a local event to the biggest Freediving event in north America The Azul Freediving Challenge 2023 SPRING EDITION 26, 27, 28th May 2023 FALL EDITION 22, 23, 24th September 2023 Since the first edition, the event has been constantly growing and evolving. The organisation’s creativity and the constant drive to enhance the competition allows the Azul...Read More

Azul Freediving Challenge 2021 was a total success. 32 athletes, 10 countries and 6 National Records.Read More

Every year a group of female bullsharks come to Playa del Carmen. This year we are vey lucky to have really good conditions for freediving and we already did many excursions to freedive with those beauties. Of course we have to take our cameras to get some shots to share with you all ! I...Read More

The world is still fighting front of the Covid Situation, but the good new is in Mexico we are now in a « green situation », so the life is coming back to the normal. PranaMaya is happy to receive you in his new place : The PranaMaya Freediving House. We are situated on the 70 street...Read More

🌎🐋 Project Refill & Pranamaya Freediving 🌎🐋 No Mas Plastik (Sitio Oficial) We are part of this beautiful project ! No MORE plastic ! When you want water, don´t buy a plastic bottle but search on your APP TAP – Find Water Anywhere and you will find all the places where you can refill your...Read More

Diatomée is a big associative sailing ship led by two sublime people Alex Voyer et Marianne Aventurier!  They travel aboard the Diatomée, from the poles to the tropics with the aim: to raise awareness of the marine environment through the eyes of scientists, children, athletes and artists who will come along on her expeditions. Their idea is to invite...Read More