Tulapos Marine Sanctuary is a coastal marine sanctuary in Enrique Villanueva, Siquijor. A blue signboard with the sanctuary's name in red letters and small pictures of marine life stands beside a concrete access road under trees.
On the shore, mangroves stand in clear turquoise shallows beside a low concrete seawall and a strip of pale sand.
Underwater photos show a dense school of barracuda over the reef, a giant clam (taklobo) resting on seagrass, and a purple sea anemone with two clownfish.
Good to know: The photos date from 2015 and 2018-2019. The venue's page posted a temporary closure notice in June 2023, so check that it is open to visitors before you go. Fees and hours are not listed here.
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