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Paglugaban

Palawan
Advanced Open Water (disputed cave-cert requirement — verify with operator) Certification RequiredBest Season: Jan – Dec
Limestone cliffs and rock-formation "Stone Labyrinth" at Paglugaban, El Nido.
Image credit: AI-generated (Higgsfield) · CC0 · pending
Difficulty
Advanced
Difficulty level
Depth
16 ft – 98 ft
Depth range
Visibility
33 ft – 82 ft
Typical visibility
Current
Variable
Good buoyancy control advised
Temperature
79°F – 86°F
Water temperature

About This Dive Site

A dive beneath towering limestone cliffs mixing reef slope, scattered coral blocks and small caverns — divers describe a "Stone Labyrinth" of rock formations to weave through, turning around before a current point at the labyrinth's far end. Its sheltered position makes it a dependable choice when other parts of the bay are wind-affected. Difficulty and certification requirement are disputed between sources; the conservative advanced/cave-aware reading is adopted pending a live operator check.

Certification Required: Advanced Open Water (disputed cave-cert requirement — verify with operator)

Current Conditions

Typical current strength at this dive site

Variable

Current strength changes with tides and conditions. Check local conditions before diving.

Strength Scale

None

Mild

Moderate

Strong

Best Time to Visit

Monthly conditions and seasonal highlights — tap a month

AugBest

Peak diving season with optimal visibility, calm seas, and best marine life encounters.

BestGoodLess FavorablePeak

Marine Life

4 species recorded at this site

Hazards & Safety

Be aware of these potential hazards at this dive site

Overhead environment

High

Disputed cave-certification requirement between sources — treat as a real overhead risk until resolved by a live operator check

Current

Medium

Current builds toward the labyrinth exit point

Certification Required

A minimum of Advanced Open Water (disputed cave-cert requirement — verify with operator) certification is required to dive this site.

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Location

Paglugaban

11.1325, 119.3179
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Depth Profile

Vertical range at this site

Minimum Depth

16 ft

Shallowest point

Average Depth

49 ft

Typical dive depth

Maximum Depth

98 ft

Deepest point

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