About Danjugan Island
Danjugan Island is a 43-hectare coastal island and marine reserve off Barangay Bulata in Cauayan, Negros Occidental. Managed by the Philippine Reef and Rainforest Conservation Foundation Inc. (PRRCFI), it comprises five lagoons, limestone forests, and fringing coral reefs. It is notable as a community-based ecotourism and conservation site protecting diverse marine life, bats, birds, and coral ecosystems in the Sulu Sea.
Visitors guide
Visitors can expect a small, undeveloped island accessible only by boat with prior booking. The setting includes white sand beaches, limestone forests, lagoons, and coral reefs. Accommodation is in low-impact eco-lodges. Exploration is guided, covering snorkeling over reefs, forest trekking, bird and bat watching, kayaking in lagoons, and marine conservation learning. No large resorts or commercial development are present.
Key highlights
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43-hectare marine reserve and wildlife sanctuary with five lagoons
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Fringing coral reefs with diverse marine life for snorkeling
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Limestone forest with bat colonies and over 70 bird species
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Community-based ecotourism managed by PRRCFI
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Low-impact eco-lodge stay with guided nature tours