OMAGIECA

  Bantayan Island houses an area for mangrove preservation that is maintained and managed by the local organization named OMAGIECA. The Mangrove Garden in Obo-ob raises environmental awareness about how mangroves play a significant role in marine ecosystem. It contributes to the fisheries, coastal protection, erosion control and carbon sequestration Lots of tourists go to Bantayan Island for its beaches, but nature lovers will discover that there’s another thing worth seeing here: the Obo-ob Mangrove Garden. This eco-tourism park aims to let visitors know the importance of mangroves in the ecosystem. Enjoy an eco-friendly walk along a bamboo path, where you can enjoy a nice view of the lush mangrove forest. If hunger strikes during your tour, no need to worry because there’s a floating restaurant onsite where you can grab a bite. The mangrove garden is located in one of the fastest-growing seaside barangay of the municipali...