Dive-site story
Tulapos Marine Sanctuary is the oldest and largest marine reserve on Siquijor Island, situated along the northeastern coastline near Enrique Villanueva. A fringing reef extends from lush mangrove channels and seagrass beds out to an inclined coral slope. Divers visit primarily to observe a large, semi-resident school of chevron and great barracudas patrolling the outer drop-off, alongside green turtles grazing on the shallows.
Reliable encounters with a dense resident school of barracudas hovering along the reef edge
Expansive seagrass meadows supporting feeding green sea turtles and spotted seahorses
Healthy hard coral coverage populated by giant clams and schools of jacks
Location
Use the map to plan with your operator and confirm the exact entry point on the day.
Seasonality
Calmest seas and optimal visibility occur during the dry months, though diving remains accessible year-round.
Marine life
| Species | Likelihood | J | F | M | A | M | J | J | A | S | O | N | D |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Chevron BarracudaSphyraena qenie | Common | ||||||||||||
| Great BarracudaSphyraena barracuda | Common | ||||||||||||
| Green Sea TurtleChelonia mydas | Common | ||||||||||||
| Spotted SeahorseHippocampus kuda | Common | ||||||||||||
| Bigeye TrevallyCaranx sexfasciatus | Common |
Marine forecast
Book with DIVEROUT
