About Katunggan Coastal Eco Park
Katunggan Coastal Eco Park is a community-managed mangrove eco-tourism park in Barangay Taguisa, Lebak, Sultan Kudarat, Mindanao. Established to protect and rehabilitate coastal mangroves, it features a wooden boardwalk winding through dense mangrove forest along the Celebes Sea coast. The park is notable for its biodiversity, birdwatching opportunities, and educational value on mangrove conservation, serving as a key eco-tourism attraction in Lebak municipality.
Visitors guide
Visitors can expect a coastal mangrove forest accessed via a long wooden boardwalk and footpaths extending over tidal flats. The setting is a dense, green mangrove ecosystem with nipa and mangrove species, viewing decks and small cottages for resting, and open views toward the Celebes Sea. Areas to explore include the boardwalk trail, observation points for birdwatching and photography, and educational signage about mangrove ecology. The environment is tranquil and nature-focused, suitable for leisurely walks and sightseeing.
Key highlights
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Extensive wooden boardwalk through dense coastal mangrove forest
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Biodiverse mangrove ecosystem with native mangrove species
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Birdwatching and wildlife observation opportunities
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Viewing decks and cottages overlooking tidal flats and sea
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