Agusan Marsh Wildlife Sanctuary

Agusan Marsh Wildlife Sanctuary is a vast freshwater wetland and protected area in Agusan del Sur, Mindanao, Philippines, centered around Bunawan and neighboring municipalities. Covering about 14,836 hectares, it is one of the Philippines' largest marshes and a designated Ramsar Wetland of International Importance. Notable for its peat swamp forests, floating villages, and rich biodiversity including migratory birds, freshwater crocodiles, and endemic fish, it serves as a major ecotourism and conservation site.

Visitors can expect a vast freshwater marsh landscape of lakes, peat swamp forests, and waterways accessed primarily by motorized canoe. The sanctuary features floating Manobo villages with stilt houses, dense vegetation, and abundant wildlife including birds, fish, and freshwater crocodiles. Tours are guided boat trips through channels and lakes such as Lake Panlabuhan, with opportunities for wildlife viewing, photography, and cultural interaction with local communities.