About Halea Nature Park
Halea Nature Park is an eco-tourism nature park located in Barangay Real, Monreal on Ticao Island, Masbate Province, Philippines. Centered on a protected mangrove forest with a wooden boardwalk, the park offers a coastal lagoon for swimming and kayaking, cottages for picnics, and views of the surrounding waters. Developed as a community-based conservation and recreation site, it is notable for its mangrove ecosystem, accessible boardwalk, and tranquil island setting.
Visitors guide
Visitors can expect a coastal mangrove park with a wooden boardwalk winding through dense mangroves, a sheltered lagoon and swimming area, open-air cottages and picnic huts along the shore, and calm island scenery. The setting is natural and low-key, with areas for walking, photography, wading and kayaking, and views of Ticao Pass and nearby islets.
Key highlights
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Protected mangrove forest with wooden boardwalk
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Coastal lagoon for swimming and kayaking
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Cottages and picnic huts for day visits
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Community-based eco-tourism and conservation site on Ticao Island
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Scenic coastal views and tranquil island environment
Route
| By air | Fly to Masbate Airport, then travel by road to Pilar or Masbate City port and take a ferry to Ticao Island (Monreal/San Jacinto) |
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| By road | From Monreal town center, accessible by tricycle or habal-habal to Barangay Real, approximately a few kilometers from the town proper |
| By public transport |