Popolcan West (Under Water Forrest)

About this dive site

This dive site, known as Popolcan Under Water Forrest and also referred to as Popolcan West, offers a unique diving experience. Located approximately 45 minutes by Bangka boat from El Nido town, it’s not frequently visited by all dive operators. The area is characterized by deep-lying pinnacles densely covered with various soft corals and whip corals. Divers have the option of exploring a sloping wall that sometimes transitions into a shallow area suitable for easier dives, or embarking on a more adventurous route by starting at the mooring line and swimming to and from several pinnacles. Careful navigation is recommended as there are no obvious landmarks; a compass is essential due to the potential for disorientation between the coral formations. Currents can be present in the channel, and visibility may vary compared to other nearby dive locations. The maximum depth experienced during dives reaches 30 meters.