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Natural Wonders
Hundred Islands National Park
Sparkling like diamonds, the waters glisten as the
sun’s golden rays touch the pristine sea. Delightful in
one’s eyes is the powdery blue sky casting a bright
gleam beneath. The spread of white sand shimmers against
the stream that changes hue—from emerald green to
turquoise and azure—as the briny deep goes unfathomable.[read more]
Coral Reefs
The Philippines is blessed with a thriving marine
ecosystem, supported by reefs and mangrove forests. And
the Hundred Islands National Park, the first Natural
Park in the Philippines and Southeast Asia, is no
exception. Its alluring cerulean waters, strewn with 123
islets, is also home to the fragile and diverse jewels
of the Philippine Sea – the Coral Reefs.[read more]
Giant Clams / Taklobos
A part of the diverse marine ecosystem that was largely
affected by the depletion of the coral reefs in the
Hundred Islands National Park (HINP) was the Giant
Clams, locally known as taklobos. This marine resource
regarded as the world’s largest bivalve mollusks, their
shell length extending over a meter and can weigh over
225 kg, is the faithful ally of the coral reef in
supporting the marine life in the Park.[read more]
Caves
Marvel at some extraordinary caves at the Hundred
Islands which many scientists believed echo the
underlying evolutionary processes that until these times
create a dazzling and mesmering aura of a breathing
earth. Today, up to ten caves have been identified and
some were named based on some myths, legends and the
stone formation.[read more]
Bolo Beach
Ten kilometers from the City, lies a weekend destination
that is rapidly increasing in popularity. Highly
accessible, Bolo beach has become a favorite getaway for
families and barkadas who feel the need to unwind or
just catch up on bonding sessions. Its long,
horseshoe-shaped beach and shallow waters is a spacious
and inviting playground for children and a refreshing
retreat for adults, combined.[read more]
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