Manjagao Mangrove Forest: Marine Life Sanctuary & Breathtaking Day – Floating Villages of Asan
Many of us love the sea and relentlessly explore the diverse marine life that lives in the vast ocean. People always find satisfaction in the comfort of the open sea. But at this very moment, let me describe one of the admirable forms of the ecosystem, the mangrove forest that serves as a nesting area for various aquatic species and a floating village. These places can still be found in Surigao City, Surigao del Norte, Philippines.
Manjagao Mangrove Forest – This is one of nature’s most interesting habitats and is the ultimate cradle of marine life and a sanctuary for various species of fish. Riding a rowboat along the naturally curved water channels amidst the lush emerald mangroves will give you an extraordinary experience and a different level of excitement. The rich visible coral undergrowth is a tropical island delight rarely experienced by humans. Embrace the incredible feelings as you let the warm greetings of the sea breeze welcome you with fascination. Be sensitive to the soft song offered by mangrove leaves. An inimitable height of euphoria and joy awaits you in this dream land of marine life. You will find true harmony on the shoulder of the Manjagao mangrove forest; one of the tourist attractions most dreamed of by nature lovers. It is almost an hour’s ride by pump boat from the sea port of Surigao City.
Day-asan Floating Villages – Listen to the whisper of the river and the clap of mangrove leaves. Close your eyes and feel the comfort of the unique paradise. Take a ride in a rowing boat and see those peculiar houses on stilts wonderfully erected along the mangrove surroundings. It is popularly known by many as “The Venice of Surigao”. The clarity of view created by the villagers’ houses that were built perpendicularly on wooden stilts and layered rocks will delightfully greet you with awe. The way the villagers travel with their rowboats through the waterways will also bring a new level of experience like your kind spirit could never imagine. Feel the abundance that comes from heaven and enjoy the serenade of nature. The floating village can be accessed by land or sea in about 30 minutes from the city.
Enjoy life with more meaning and allow yourself to get acquainted with other unique landscapes. Don’t just sit in a corner waiting for the sun to go down. Instead, fill your life with a lot of vigor and embrace the serenity of the loving environment.