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El Dorado
Shore-entry Dauin house reef with black sand and macro life.
A shore dive in front of El Dorado Resort in Dauin, built around black sand, artificial reef recovery structures and dense macro subjects.
About El Dorado
El Dorado is a shore-entry Dauin house reef known for black sand, artificial reef structures and dense macro life. It is a coral recovery and conservation site that rewards slow diving and close observation, with reef fish, critters and night-dive subjects packed into a compact area. The site is a strong match for divers who want a sheltered, resort-front macro dive with a lot to look at.
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Research Estimate At El Dorado
Conservative baseline from public research. No community dives logged yet.
VisibilityVisibility: 15m
AccessEasy entry
CoralHealthy coral
Aquatic LifeExceptional variety
FacilitiesExcellent facilities
CurrentNo current
SurgeFlat calm
Where Is El Dorado?
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El Dorado Planning Details
Depth range, seasonality, and planning context.
Reported Depth
0m - 20m
Depth Note
The house reef is commonly described with a reference range around 6-18m, with the artificial reef and black-sand slope continuing to about 20m.
Best Season
Year-round
Typical Conditions
Black sand house-reef diving with a gentle profile, artificial reef structures and a strong macro focus. Night dives can be especially rewarding.
Safety & Access At El Dorado
Hazards, restrictions, and access requirements.
Access Restrictions
Dauin shore sites are commonly managed as protected sanctuaries, so follow local dive fees and no-fishing rules.
Legal Notes
Dauin dive sites are typically protected marine sanctuaries with per-dive fees. Follow local sanctuary rules, operator guidance and any no-fishing or no-boat-traffic restrictions in the protected zone.
Local Intel For El Dorado
Community notes to help plan your visit.
Scuba Diving
Scuba is the main use case. Expect a slow house-reef dive where the goal is to find small creatures rather than cover distance or fight current.
Freediving
Freediving is not the main use case; keep it shallow and calm only if the operator explicitly allows it.
Snorkeling
Shallow sections can be snorkelled, but El Dorado is fundamentally a scuba and macro destination rather than a snorkel-first site.
Wildlife at El Dorado
Species commonly reported at this site, with direct links into their wildlife guides.
Recent Logged Visits At El Dorado
Community dive logs and visit reports for this site.
Dive Spot Log Averages At El Dorado
Average conditions based on logged dives & visits.
Conditions
Avg. Visibility15m
Activity
No dive activity logged yet.
