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Paglugaban
Boat-access reef and rock labyrinth near Miniloc.
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Reef
Usually dived from El Nido day boats, with a coral garden start, rock swim-throughs, and best conditions when visibility is settled and current stays moderate.
About Paglugaban
Paglugaban is a boat-access reef and limestone boulder site in the Miniloc area of El Nido. The dive usually opens over a coral garden before the reef breaks into large rock formations, channels, and swim-throughs that give the route a more exploratory feel than a simple wall or slope. Divers come here for turtles, nudibranchs, octopus, snapper, and other reef life moving through the rockwork and blue-water edge. It suits experienced divers best because the route can pull you from easy coral sections into deeper, more technical-looking terrain where current and overhead features need calm judgment.
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Research Estimate At Paglugaban
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VisibilityVisibility: 15m
AccessModerate entry effort
Marine LifeGreat variety
Current StrengthModerate current
Where Is Paglugaban?
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Paglugaban Planning Details
Depth range, seasonality, and planning context.
Reported Depth
5m - 50m
Depth Note
Maximum depth reported as 50 m.
Best Season
Usually November to May, with the calmest seas and clearest water most often reported from roughly March to May.
Typical Conditions
A boat dive over coral garden, reef slope, and broken limestone boulders with swim-throughs. Visibility is often good in the drier months, and current is usually mild to moderate but can build around the outer corner.
Safety & Access At Paglugaban
Hazards, restrictions, and access requirements.
Key Hazards
Overhead environment
Safety Notes
Swim-throughs create overhead areas; plan gas and depth limits conservatively given the 50 m maximum depth.
Legal Notes
Protected-area and eco-tourism fees may apply for diving in El Nido. Confirm current collection rules and inclusions with your operator before departure.
Local Intel For Paglugaban
Community notes to help plan your visit.
Scuba
Most dives begin on a shallow coral section before moving across reef rock and larger boulders into swim-throughs and overhangs. The route can be kept scenic and easy or extended toward more exposed blue-water edges.
Paglugaban Dive Conditions Planner
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Wildlife at Paglugaban
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Avg. Visibility15m
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Paglugaban Guide - Sources and Updates
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Research Sources
travel-palawan.com · Travel Guide
Independent public summary of El Nido dive sites and conditions, including Paglugaban.
turtledivers.com · Operator
Dive map notes for Paglugaban terrain, travel time, and typical sightings.
www.palawandivers.org · Operator
Site profile with access time, terrain, visibility, seasonality, and marine-life notes.
www.tabankadivers.com · Operator
Regional conditions page with Paglugaban-specific notes on shelter and current at the end of the stone labyrinth.
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