De La Paz

De La Paz is an intermediate dive site in the Davao Gulf of Mindanao, Philippines, where a reef reaching thirty meters provides access to the deeper marine environments of this emerging dive region. The site combines moderate depth challenges with the healthy reef ecosystems that characterize the lightly visited waters of the southern Coral Triangle. The reef at De La Paz descends through varied terrain to the thirty-meter maximum, with coral communities displaying the diversity and health typical of Philippine reefs receiving minimal diving pressure. The depth range encompasses both sun-lit shallow zones and the intermediate depths where different species assemblages create ecological variety. Rocky formations add topographic interest to the sloping reef. Marine life is diverse and representative of healthy Davao Gulf ecosystems. Schools of reef fish patrol the coral in healthy numbers, while larger species occupy the deeper sections. The macro diversity provides engaging subjects throughout the dive, and the overall marine abundance reflects the light human impact on this section of coastline. De La Paz offers intermediate divers a genuine Davao Gulf reef experience, combining moderate depth with the Coral Triangle biodiversity that makes every dive in Philippine waters a discovery.