Paglugaban Site: Rock Formations & Underwater Swim Throughs
Immerse yourself in the enchanting Paglugaban Diving Site, nestled in El Nido, Philippines, and explore captivating rock formations.
Situated in the Miniloc area, Paglugaban is a stunning island reachable within approximately 45 minutes from El Nido town. The dive site starts off in a shallow coral garden sloping to a maximum depth of 40+ meters. At the corner of the island, you reach the highlight of the site with captivating rock formations covered in soft corals and featuring multiple swim-throughs between massive boulders. The coral garden along the way provides a perfect opportunity to spot sea turtles. Octopus are also frequent sights as well as crocodile fish and this area is also home to a school of yellow snappers.
Paglugaban: diving information
- Depth: 5-35 meters
- Visibility: 15-30 meters
- Current: Moderate
- Travel time: 45 minutes by boat
- Best months: November to May
Paglugaban: Marine life
Get ready to encounter:
Green Sea Turtles • Hawksbill Sea Turtles • Crocodile Fish • Octopus • Yellow Snappers
Keep an eye out for Eagle Rays and Ghost Pipefish