Cayos del Bajo

The least-dived of the three islands, southwest of Apo Island. Shallow enough at the top for a relaxed second dive, with the terraces available if the group is comfortable going deeper.

Depth

5–40m

Current

Moderate

Diver level

Advanced open water

Entry

Boat

Unique features

Smallest and most remote of the three islands that break the surface in the park
Shallow coral gardens off the island base stepping down into terraced walls to about 40m
Turtles and reef fish in the shallows; the deeper terraces attract passing pelagics

Sources & last checked

Checked August 2026

This is a researched draft, not yet human-verified. The seasonality and logistics are drawn from the sources below — confirm specifics (permits, fees, closures) with an operator before you book.

Map of dive sites in Apo Reef, Mindoro, Philippines — Starfish.ch

Note on the data: Coordinates are approximate; not surveyed dive-site GPS.