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Bugtong Bato
Offshore Malapascua pinnacle with two dive profiles.
Scuba DivingFreedivingBoatIntermediate12m - 30m
ReefWall
A boat-based Malapascua pinnacle with a sloping reef, a mid-reef mooring and a deeper coral garden for an intermediate profile.
About Bugtong Bato
Bugtong Bato is a boat-access Malapascua pinnacle with a sloping reef, a small wall and a deeper coral-rich section that together create two useful dive profiles on one site. A mid-reef mooring splits the area, so the upper slope and the lower coral garden can be explored separately or linked into a longer, unhurried route. The draw is the dense soft coral cover, sea fans and sponge growth, plus the steady reef life that gathers around the structure.
Safety & Access
Site Conditions
Restricted access
Safety Notes
Keep buoyancy tight around the mooring and the coral garden transition.
Access Restrictions
Use a boat plan with a local operator; this is not a casual shore-entry site.
Legal Notes
Follow the boat plan and mooring guidance set by the dive center for the day.
Where Is Bugtong Bato?
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Local Intel For Bugtong Bato
Community notes to help plan your visit.
Scuba Diving
Reef and mini-wall structure from about 12 m down to roughly 30 m allows for varied profiles across two sections divided by the mooring.
Freediving
Only for advanced freedivers in a very conservative plan; this site is much more naturally a scuba dive.
Snorkeling
Not a primary snorkel site; the interesting structure sits deeper than a casual surface swim.
Wildlife at Bugtong Bato
Species commonly reported at this site, with direct links into their wildlife guides.
Research Estimate At Bugtong Bato
Conservative baseline from public research. No community dives logged yet.
Access3/5 · Moderate entry effort
Coral5/5 · Pristine, vibrant coral
Aquatic Life5/5 · Exceptional variety
Facilities4/5 · Good facilities
CurrentLight current
