Manuroy ta sa Bantayan, Cebu!
The Omagieca Mangrove Garden, located in Brgy. Oboob in Bantayan, Cebu, is a refreshing escape, a welcome change from the skyscrapers and pollution of the usual city life.
Mangroves At Every Side
As you enter this paradise, you’ll be greeted by the beauty of bright green mangrove trees and the feel of fresh air. You can then go on a walk, taking in the scenery and capturing memories with photos alongside the famous signs, “Camp Sawi” and “Camp Wagi.”
The experience becomes even more breathtaking as you continue to stroll to the end of the garden where you can find the exact spot in the film “Camp Sawi,” a movie about navigating the ups and downs of relationships.
For adventure enthusiasts, you can also enjoy kayaking and boating, and when hunger strikes, you can dine at their onsite restaurant that serves delicious local Bantayan dishes.
Beyond being a top tourist destination or an iconic film location, this mangrove garden is also a community project managed by barangay residents. It is operated by Omagieca, which stands for Ob-Ob Mangrove Garden Integrated Ecotourism Conservation Association, ensuring the sustainability and preservation of this beautiful natural environment.
RATES & OTHER INFORMATION
RATES
- Regular Adult Entrance Fee: Php 75.00
- Senior Citizen Entrance Fee: Php 60.00
- PWD: Php 60.00
- Child (4-12 yrs): Php 20.00
- Kayaking: Php 170.00
OTHER INFORMATION
- Best Months to Visit: January to April
- Opening Hours: 8AM to 5PM
- Contact Number: 09460069566/ 09072387668
- Facebook Page: https://web.facebook.com/dtgomagieca
HOW TO GET THERE?
Exact Location: Omagieca, Oboob Mangrove Garden, Bantayan Island, Northern Cebu – approx. 30 mins away from the port.
- By Car: Navigate with Waze or Google Maps and set your destination to “Omagieca” in Bantayan Island. Parking space is available.
- By Bus: Go to Cebu City North Bus Terminal and ride on a bus bound for Hagnaya. Estimated travel time is 3.5-4 hours. Once in Hagnaya Port, you will ride on a barge bound for Santa Fe port (travel time is approximately 1 hr). The Tourism Office in Santa Fe port will collect P30/person for all incoming guests to the Island as per ordinance approved by local and provincial councilors as Environmental or Ecological Fee. After that, ride a motorcycle or tricycle to Omagieca.
