Culajao Mangrove Eco-Park in Roxas City, Capiz has the distinction of being a community protected mangrove reserve and the only one within the city. It stretches within 4.69 hectares and home to diverse marine and mangrove species. From the road take a short walk under the shed of mangroves along the way to get to the reception area. Mingle with nature and get a flight out in this world relaxing in nipa huts interconnected with at least 100 meters of thrilling pedestrian suspension bridges. Nipa huts are in different sizes and can host at most 20 persons.
bamboo raft (banca)
They have several packages for tours that include a bamboo raft (banca) ride along the river to get a closer look of the 19 species of mangroves that serve as habitat for a vast variety of fishes, crustaceans, mollusks, and shells. Listen to a live composo about mangroves and Culajao. Watch the herons and other exotic bird species flying around catching fish. A fish cage is also available for hook and line fishing.
However they do not permit visitors to stay overnight or just stay late at night in their cottages/ nipa huts. I think nobody could relax with the deafening noises created by the denizen of different creatures around.
Culajao Mangrove Eco-Park is a 10-15 minute ride away from Roxas City plaza via the new road traversing Brgy. Mongpong and Banica.
There is an entrance fee of P20 for adults, P15 for students and P10 for children.
It is a project of the city government of Roxas in partnership with the Katunggan sa Culajao Salbaron Association (KACUSA), Inc. And PEW Fellows Program in Marine Conservation.
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