About Minasangay Island Eco Park
Minasangay Island Eco Park is a community-managed eco-tourism park on Minasangay Island off the coast of Balangkayan in Eastern Samar, Philippines. It is notable for its dense mangrove forest, wooden boardwalk, and floating cottages over clear shallow waters. Developed as a mangrove rehabilitation and conservation site, the park offers low-impact nature experiences and serves as a model for sustainable coastal ecotourism in Eastern Samar.
Visitors guide
Visitors can expect a short boat ride from the mainland of Balangkayan to a small island dominated by mangroves and surrounded by clear, shallow seawater. A wooden boardwalk winds through the mangrove forest leading to viewing decks, photo spots, and floating cottages and huts on stilts over the water. The setting is quiet and natural, with opportunities to walk the boardwalk, relax in cottages, swim in designated areas, observe birds and marine life, and enjoy coastal scenery.
Key highlights
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Extensive mangrove forest with elevated wooden boardwalk
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Floating cottages and huts over clear turquoise water
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Scenic viewing decks and photo spots within the mangroves
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Shallow swimming and wading areas around the island
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Community-based ecotourism and mangrove conservation area