Bakhawan Eco-Park
About
A whole forest of mangroves planted by hand, right outside Kalibo! Bakhawan Eco-Park started in 1990 on a muddy shoreline and has grown into a 220-hectare mangrove forest run by the community group KASAMA. Walk the 1.3-kilometer boardwalk deep under the canopy until it opens onto the beach, paddle a kayak or ride a bamboo raft through the channels, and plant a mangrove of your own. Brave foodies can ask the keepers for fresh tamilok! It's a perfect stop before or after your Boracay flight.
Rain likely until 7 AM. Head out after.
- 1 to 2 hrsTime to spend
- Any dry day; late afternoon is cooler for the long boardwalk.Best time to go
- About ₱120 per personValue · Great value
- The park is in Barangay New Buswang, about 4 km from central Kalibo; a short tricycle ride from town.Getting there
What to do here
- Walk the 1.3-km mangrove boardwalk
- Kayak or raft through the channels
- Plant a mangrove propagule
- Try fresh tamilok
Know before you go
The boardwalk can be slippery when wet; walk, do not run.
Wear a life vest on kayaks and rafts and stay in the marked channels.
Bring insect repellent and water; the walk is long and humid.
Entrance as of January 2025: ₱120 for non-Aklan residents, ₱60 for Aklan residents, with discounts for students, seniors and PWDs (Pinoy Travelogue). Kayaks, rafts and tamilok are extra.
Where it is
New Buswang, Kalibo, Aklan
By commuteThe park is in Barangay New Buswang, about 4 km from central Kalibo; a short tricycle ride from town.
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FAQ
How much is the entrance fee?
As of January 2025: ₱120 for non-Aklan visitors and ₱60 for Aklan residents, with student, senior and PWD discounts.
How long is the boardwalk?
About 1.3 km, running through the mangroves all the way to the beach.
Can I try tamilok?
Yes. Ask the park keepers; they gather it on request and serve it kinilaw-style.