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NEW Ormoc Mangrove EcoPark: A Sustainable Haven for Biodiversity Conservation and Eco-Tourism

Ormoc Mangrove Ecopark is the latest addition to Ormoc City’s Tourism Road Map. It is a nature reserve and eco-tourism destination that offers visitors a unique opportunity to explore the diverse and fragile ecosystem of the mangrove forest.

Traveling to Ormoc Mangrove Ecopark for the first time? This detailed and curated travel guide will make it easy for you to navigate your way inside, save money, and maximize your time.

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How to Get to Ormoc Mangrove Ecopark

✓ OPTION 1 (BY JEEPNEY/MULTICAB)

Entry Point is in ORMOC PORT.

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From the port, walk to Ormoc City Terminal near the Ormoc Public Market/2go Express ticketing.
Then, ride a jeepney/multicab bound for Brgy. Na-ungan. Be sure to inform the driver that you will hop off at the last stop of Brgy. Na-ungan (Landmark: Hanging bridge connecting Purok Kintolimbo). Fare is PHP 30 ( SGD$ 0.75 ,US$ 0.6, € 0.5). Travel time is about 20 minutes.
Then walk a few meters to the Ormoc Mangrove Ecopark.
TIP: For an extra fee, you can take a tricycle that will transport you directly to the entrance of the location.

(HOMEBOUND)

You can hail a motorcycle if one is in the area or you can walk back at the other foot of the hanging bridge to hail a tricycle.

✓ OPTION 2 (BY TRICYCLE)

Entry Point is in ORMOC PORT.

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From the port, walk to King’s Bargain Center.
Then, ride a tricycle at King’s Bargain Center, Burgos St. (Landmark: City Proper, very near KFC and BDO). Be sure to inform the driver that you will hop off at the last stop of Brgy. Na-ungan (Landmark: Hanging bridge connecting Purok Kintolimbo). Fare is PHP 30 ( SGD$ 0.75 ,US$ 0.6, € 0.5). Travel time is about 20 minutes.
TIP: For an extra fee, you can take a tricycle that will transport you directly to the entrance of the location.

(HOMEBOUND)

You can hail a motorcycle if one is in the area or you can walk back at the other foot of the hanging bridge to hail a tricycle.

✓ OPTION 3 (BY BOAT W/ BUS/VAN)

Entry Point is in CEBU PIER 4 via HILONGOS

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From Pier 4, ride the Slow Boats (Roble Shipping Lines or Gabisan Lines) & Fast Boat (MV Superjoy) bound for Hilongos. Fare is about PHP 310.00 ( SGD$ 6.89, US$ 6.2, € 5.17) – PHP 2,000.00 ( SGD$ 44.45, US$ 40, € 33.33) for Slow Boats and PHP 550.00 ( SGD$ 12.23, US$ 11, € 9.17) for Fast Boats/Crafts. Travel Time is about 5-6 hours for the slow boats and 2-3 hours for the fast boat.
Then walk or ride a motorcycle to Hilongos Public Terminal.
At the Market, ride a bus/van to Ormoc. Travel Time is about 2 hours and 30 minutes. Fare is PHP 200.00 – PHP 350.00 ( SGD$ 5.00 ,US$ 4.0, € 3.33) – ( SGD$ 8.75 ,US$ 7.0, € 5.83).
Once you reached Ormoc Terminal, walk to King’s Bargain Center.
Then, ride a tricycle at King’s Bargain Center, Burgos St. (Landmark: City Proper, very near KFC and BDO). Be sure to inform the driver that you will hop off at the last stop of Brgy. Na-ungan (Landmark: Hanging bridge connecting Purok Kintolimbo). Fare is PHP 30 ( SGD$ 0.75 ,US$ 0.6, € 0.5). Travel time is about 20 minutes.
TIP: For an extra fee, you can take a tricycle that will transport you directly to the entrance of the location.

(HOMEBOUND)

You can hail a motorcycle if one is in the area or you can walk back at the other foot of the hanging bridge to hail a tricycle.

✓ OPTION 4 (BY BOAT W/ BUS/VAN)

Entry Point is in CEBU PIER 4 via BAYBAY.

CHECK FAST CRAFT SCHEDULE & FARE HERE

From Pier 4, ride the Slow Boats (RORO Ferries) & Fast Boat (MV Superjoy) bound for Hilongos. Fare is about PHP 310.00 ( SGD$ 6.89, US$ 6.2, € 5.17) – PHP 2,000.00 ( SGD$ 44.45, US$ 40, € 33.33) for Slow Boats and PHP 580.00 ( SGD$ 12.89, US$ 11.6, € 9.67) for Fast Boats/Crafts. Travel Time is about 5-6 hours for the slow boats and 2-3 hours for the fast boat.
Then walk to Baybay Transportation Terminal.
At the terminal, ride a VAN/BUS bound for Ormoc. Fare is PHP 200.00 – PHP 350.00 ( SGD$ 5.00 ,US$ 4.0, € 3.33) – ( SGD$ 8.75 ,US$ 7.0, € 5.83) . Travel time is about 1 hour and 30 minutes.
Once you reached Ormoc Terminal, walk to King’s Bargain Center.
Then, ride a tricycle at King’s Bargain Center, Burgos St. (Landmark: City Proper, very near KFC and BDO). Be sure to inform the driver that you will hop off at the last stop of Brgy. Na-ungan (Landmark: Hanging bridge connecting Purok Kintolimbo). Fare is PHP 30 ( SGD$ 0.75 ,US$ 0.6, € 0.5). Travel time is about 20 minutes.
TIP: For an extra fee, you can take a tricycle that will transport you directly to the entrance of the location.

(HOMEBOUND)

You can hail a motorcycle if one is in the area or you can walk back at the other foot of the hanging bridge to hail a tricycle.

✓ OPTION 5 (BY BOAT W/ BUS/VAN)

Entry Point is in CEBU PIER 3 or PIER 1 via ORMOC.

Notes:

From Pier 1, ride the Slow Boat bound (Cokaliong Shipping Lines, Inc. and Roble Shipping Lines, Inc) or From Pier 3, ride the Fast Craft (Oceanjet or 2Go) for Ormoc. Fare is about PHP 500.00 ( SGD$ 12.5, US$ 10, € 8.33) for Slow Boats and PHP 1100.00 ( SGD$ 27.5, US$ 22, € 18.33) for Fast Boats/Crafts. Travel Time is about 5-6 hours for the slow boats and 2-3 hours for the fast boat.
From the port, walk to Kings Bargain Center.
Then, ride a tricycle at King’s Bargain Center, Burgos St. (Landmark: City Proper, very near KFC and BDO). Be sure to inform the driver that you will hop off at the last stop of Brgy. Na-ungan (Landmark: Hanging bridge connecting Purok Kintolimbo). Fare is PHP 30 ( SGD$ 0.75 ,US$ 0.6, € 0.5). Travel time is about 20 minutes.
TIP: For an extra fee, you can take a tricycle that will transport you directly to the entrance of the location.

Check Fast Craft Schedule & Fare Here

(HOMEBOUND)

You can hail a motorcycle if one is in the area or you can walk back at the other foot of the hanging bridge to hail a tricycle.
Check Fast Craft Schedule & Fare Here

✓ OPTION 6 (BY AIRPLANE & BUS/VAN) (From Cebu or Manila)

There are actually daily flights from Manila to Tacloban and Cebu to Tacloban. The flight takes at least an hour and twenty (20) minutes if your entry point is Manila. Air travel takes about forty-five (45) minutes or less if your entry point is Cebu.
After arriving at Tacloban Domestic Airport (San Jose, Tacloban City), go to Tacloban City Bus Terminal via taxicab or transfer service.
From Tacloban City Bus Terminal, one can easily go to the Ormoc by taking a three-hour bus or van ride bound for Ormoc.
Once you reached Ormoc Terminal, walk to King’s Bargain Center.
Then, ride a tricycle at King’s Bargain Center, Burgos St. (Landmark: City Proper, very near KFC and BDO). Be sure to inform the driver that you will hop off at the last stop of Brgy. Na-ungan (Landmark: Hanging bridge connecting Purok Kintolimbo). Fare is PHP 30 ( SGD$ 0.75 ,US$ 0.6, € 0.5). Travel time is about 20 minutes.
TIP: For an extra fee, you can take a tricycle that will transport you directly to the entrance of the location.

Notes:

Airlines that travel from Manila to Tacloban: (9+ flights per day)

Cebu Pacific
Air Asia
Philippine Airlines

Airlines that travel from Cebu to Tacloban: (3+ flights per day)

Cebu Pacific
CebGo
AirAsia Zest
Philippine Airlines

✓ OPTION 7 (BY PRIVATE CAR/VEHICLE)

Navigate with Waze or Google Maps and set your destination to “Ormoc Mangroves Eco-park” in Ormoc, Leyte.
Just around 10 minutes away from Ormoc City Proper.

Exact location: Purok 8, Sitio Quinto Limbo, Barangay Naungan, Ormoc City

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FREQUENTLY ASKED QUESTIONS (FAQs)

What’s in Ormoc Mangrove EcoPark?

Ormoc Mangrove Ecopark Barangay Naungan Entrance

The Ormoc Mangrove EcoPark, located in Ormoc City, Philippines, is a nature reserve and eco-tourism destination that offers visitors a unique opportunity to explore the diverse and fragile ecosystem of the mangrove forest.

The park covers an area of around 25 hectares and is home to a variety of mangrove species, including Rhizophora, Avicennia, and Sonneratia. These mangroves serve as a natural habitat for various species of fish, crustaceans, and other marine organisms.

Ormoc Mangrove Ecopark Barangay Naungan View

The Ormoc Mangrove EcoPark is a shining example of sustainable tourism. One of the ways the park has achieved this is by being powered entirely by solar lights.

The park’s management recognized the importance of preserving the natural beauty of the area, and part of that preservation meant minimizing the impact of human activity on the environment. By using solar lights, the park reduces its carbon footprint, which is a significant contributor to global warming and climate change.

The park’s solar lights are strategically placed to provide adequate lighting throughout the park while maintaining a natural ambiance. Visitors can enjoy the park’s attractions without being overwhelmed by bright lights that detract from the park’s natural beauty.

In addition to being environmentally friendly, solar lights also save the park money. The initial investment in solar lighting systems may be higher than traditional electric lighting, but the long-term benefits are significant. Solar lights are low maintenance, requiring no electricity bills or replacement costs.

Ormoc Mangrove Ecopark Barangay Naungan Registration Area

The Ormoc Mangrove EcoPark is managed by the local government and various non-governmental organizations. They have implemented sustainable practices to preserve the park’s natural beauty and protect the fragile ecosystem. Visitors are required to follow strict rules and regulations to ensure the preservation of the area.

The Mangrove EcoPark project is a locally-funded project for CY 2020, spearheaded by the Ormoc Development Team (ODT) led by Mayor Richard I. Gomez.

Ormoc Mangrove Ecopark Barangay Naungan Ormoc Bay View

The above picture shows a magnificent area where one can see the Ormoc Bay lights. You can take an Instagrammable picture here.

Ormoc Mangrove Ecopark Barangay Naungan Shellwanders

Like that one.

Apart from being a tourist attraction, the Ormoc Mangrove EcoPark also plays a crucial role in protecting the surrounding area from natural disasters such as typhoons and storm surges. The dense mangrove forest acts as a natural barrier, protecting the coastline from the destructive forces of the sea.

The site is managed by a local association composed of mangrove planters and small-scale fishermen. Your patronage of this place will contribute to the uplifting of lives for the entire community. To sustain the association’s livelihood, please be responsible and do your share of the upkeep and maintenance of the place by mindful managing of your waste and not compromising the mangroves and their inhabitants.

Ormoc Mangrove Ecopark Barangay Naungan Legend

You can check this map which shows the 191 hectares community based forest management area of Naungan San Juan Mangrove Planters Association (NSJMPA)

In conclusion, the Ormoc Mangrove Eco-Park is a beautiful and vital destination that offers visitors a chance to experience the natural beauty and importance of the mangrove ecosystem. The park’s sustainable practices and strict regulations ensure the protection of the area for future generations to enjoy.

The area is easily accessible to the public but one needs to book ahead to explore the area.

There are many other things to do while in Ormoc. Besides Ormoc Mangrove Eco-Park.

There are also Sayahan Falls, Alto Peak, Lake Janagdan, and Tres Aguas Waterfalls.

You might want to check out Miracle View, Heavens Peak, Supremacy Camp, and Lake Danao.

Estimated time to spend in the place?

You will spend around 30 minutes – 2 hours in this place.

Are food and drinks available in the area?

Yes. There are seafood places that you can dine in.

Ormoc Mangrove Ecopark Barangay Naungan Food Place

The Ormoc Mangrove Eco-Park is not only a natural wonder but also a haven for food enthusiasts. Visitors to the park can enjoy a wide variety of local delicacies that are sure to tantalize their taste buds.

Ormoc Mangrove Ecopark Barangay Naungan Menu

One of the most popular dishes at the park is the buttered seafood, which is caught fresh from the nearby waters. Buttered crab, bangus, and prawns are some of the options available, and they are seasoned with local spices and herbs that add a unique flavor to the dish.

Ormoc Mangrove Ecopark Barangay Naungan Seafoods

I can say that these prawns and crabs are to perfection and it is only for Php 499.00. The restaurant uses generators for now as electricity is not available.