As a traveler, backpacker and a lone adventurer, one of my dreams is to tour ALL the 32 ecotourism spots in the Philippines. The list came from the National Ecotourism Strategy of the Philippines published in July 2002.
At the onset, I did not know that the places that I had been trekking are ecotourism spots in the Philippines. Until my friend "Genine," told me about the nature of my trips in the Philippines. The thought amazed me.
According to NEDC Resolution No. 2001-01, "Ecotourism/Ecological Tourism – is a form of sustainable tourism within a natural and cultural heritage area where community participation, protection and management of natural resources, culture and indigenous knowledge and practices, environmental education and ethics as well as economic benefits are fostered and pursued for the enrichment of host communities and satisfaction of visitors."
The different ecotourism activities are bird watching, whale watching, nature photography, hiking, diving, kayaking, mountaineering, and caving/spelunking. On my part, only diving is yet to be explored.
Here are the 32 ecotourism spots in the Philippines.
NORTHERN LUZON
Batanes
Related link: http://junvillegas.blogspot.com/2012/11/the-captivating-and-stunning-beauty-of.html
Vigan, Ilocos Sur
Related link: http://junvillegas.blogspot.com/2013/01/ilocos-sur-experience.html
Penablanca, Cagayan
Related link: http://junvillegas.blogspot.com/2013/02/callao-caves.html
Cordillera Rice Terraces
Related link: http://junvillegas.blogspot.com/2012/11/my-adventures-in-sagada-plus-itinerary.html
Hundred Islands, Pangasinan
Related link: http://junvillegas.blogspot.com/2013/02/island-hopping-at-hundred-islands.html
Mt. Pinatubo, Zambales
Related link: http://junvillegas.blogspot.com/2012/11/mt-pinatubo-trek-capas-tarlac-trail.html
SOUTHERN TOUR
Wawa Dam, Montalban, Rizal
Related link: http://junvillegas.blogspot.com/2012/11/a-day-in-rizal.html
Mt. Makiling, Laguna
Related link: http://junvillegas.blogspot.com/2012/11/two-mountains-in-one-day-mt-maculot-and.html
Tagaytay, Taal Volcano
Related link: http://junvillegas.blogspot.com/2013/05/top-10-tourist-spots-in-batangas.html
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| from Erick's Site |
Mt. Isarog, Camsur
Mayon Volcano, Albay
Related link: http://junvillegas.blogspot.com/2013/01/bicol-adventure.html
Donsol, Sorsogon
Related link: http://junvillegas.blogspot.com/2013/06/whale-watching-in-donsol-sorsogon.html
Bulusan Volcano, Sorsogon
Related link: http://junvillegas.blogspot.com/2013/01/bicol-adventure.html
Apo Reef, Mindoro
visited last Summer 2015
Mt. Guiting Guiting, Romblon (not yet)
Target date - Summer 2016
PPUR
PPUR
Related link: http://junvillegas.blogspot.com/2012/11/caves-in-philippines-spelunkers-dream.html
Tubattaha Reef (not yet)
Target date - indefinite
El Nido
(my personal favorite)
Sohoton Cave, Samar
Related link: http://junvillegas.blogspot.com/2013/04/top-10-caves-in-philippines-for-tourists.html
Lake Danao, Leyte
Related link: http://junvillegas.blogspot.com/2013/03/eastern-visayas-tour.html
Mt. Kanlaon, Negros
Related link: http://junvillegas.blogspot.com/2012/12/exploring-negros-oriental-and-negros.html
Olango Island, Cebu
Related link:http://junvillegas.blogspot.com/2013/03/bird-watching-at-olango-island-cebu.html
Bohol
Related link: http://junvillegas.blogspot.com/2012/11/experience-bohol.html
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| from Photo Journeys |
Tanon Strait, Negros
Apo Island, Negros Oriental
http://junvillegas.blogspot.com/2012/12/exploring-negros-oriental-and-negros.html
Related link:
MINDANAO
Siargao, Surigao
http://junvillegas.blogspot.com/2012/11/siargao-surfing-capital-of-philippines.html
Related link:
Camiguin Island
Related link: http://junvillegas.blogspot.com/2012/11/mesmerized-in-camiguin.html
Agusan Marsch, Agusan Del Sur
Target date - Summer 2015
Note: I went last summer 2012, but did not make it due to cost (P5,000 boat rental) of the tour.
Garden of Malasag, Misamis Oriental
Related link; http://junvillegas.blogspot.com/2013/03/tourist-spots-in-cagayan-de-oro.html
Dipolog (Dakak)
Related link: http://junvillegas.blogspot.com/2013/04/dapitan-city-tour.html
Mt. Apo, Davao
Target date - indefinite
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Lake Sebu, South Cotabato
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Lake Sebu, South Cotabato
Related link: http://junvillegas.blogspot.com/2012/12/lake-sebu-7-falls-3-lakes-1-tribe.html
Related links -
Adventure
Skywalk/Edge Coaster - http://junvillegas.blogspot.com/2012/11/adventures-in-cebu-city.html
Top Ten adventures - http://junvillegas.blogspot.com/2012/11/12-of-my-best-adventures-in-philippines.html
Beach
Others –
Top Ten Places - http://junvillegas.blogspot.com/2012/11/top-ten-places-in-philippines-i-visited.html
32 Ecotourism spots - http://junvillegas.blogspot.com/2012/11/32-ecotourism-spots-in-philippines.html
Top 10 summer pics 2011 - http://junvillegas.blogspot.com/2012/11/top-10-of-my-pictures-for-summer-2011.html
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