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Siete Pecados Marine Park
Best time to visit
Early morning during the dry season, November to May, when water is calm and underwater visibility is highest; avoid weekends to reduce boat traffic.
Budget tips
Join a shared island-hopping tour to split boat costs, and expect to pay the municipal environmental/tourism fee (around PHP 200) at the port; confirm current rates locally to avoid surprises.
Recommended for
Snorkelers, Families with older children, Underwater photographers, Nature lovers
Plan your visit
2-3 hours
About
Fatos rápidos: Bright coral gardens ripple beneath glass‑clear water, so snorkelers feel like they're drifting through a tiny underwater cathedral where clownfish and anemones put on a show. A cluster of shallow islets hosts easy-access dive spots that consistently draw sea turtles, schooling fusiliers, and dramatic coral bommies ideal for beginner divers.
Destaques: At low tide the shallow coral plateau reveals over 20 resident hawksbill and green turtles napping beneath a filigree of staghorn coral, their flippers and shell ridges flashing bronze in sunbeams that reach 10 to 15 meters down. Local boatmen still ring a battered brass bell called 'Tita's Bell' before each snorkel, a quirky tradition started by a fisherman named Carlo in 1978 who believed the sound calmed the sea, and you can smell diesel and coconut oil in the warm morning air as guides pass around slices of mango for luck.
Insider tips
- Wear reef-safe sunscreen, a rashguard, and water shoes to protect skin and coral.
- Bring a personal snorkel mask and anti-fog solution, rental gear on boats can be ill-fitting or fog quickly.
- Ask the boat crew for the shallow spots between islets for the best visibility and easiest swims.
- Visit on the earliest boat of the day to enjoy calmer water and fewer tour groups.
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