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| THE BOARDWALK OF LAGADLARIN'S MANGROVE FOREST |
MANGROVE FOREST OF LOBO
"Wondering Walk through the Boardwalk of Lagadlarin"
By: Ramon Q. Gayas Jr. (Ser Montaineer)
NOTE FROM THE BLOGGER: As we presently
celebrates the Month of the Ocean, I dedicate this write up for wildlife's habitat that is
very relevant to the sea, the Mangrove Forest. I wholeheartedly support that
responsible use of mangrove forest in ecotourism is a great way to appreciate,
nurture and preserve our beach forest, towards protecting the coastline and marine biodiversity, and strengthening our resilience to climate change.
OVERVIEW
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| MANGROVE SWAMP |
One cool stuff from the variety of adventures
can be done once you set foot in the town of Lobo, Batangas is the trek through
the “Boardwalk” of Brgy. Lagadlarin's Mangrove Forest. Formerly threatened with
devastation, but folks are now eager to preserve this valuable wildlife's
habitat as an Ecotourism site. A must visit attraction in Lobo which offers
pleasant and enjoyable scenery. Just 20 minutes ride from the town proper and
an easy 45 minutes to 1 hour boardwalk trekking, visitor enables for close-up
mangrove forest experience.
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| TAKEN FROM OPEN TREE HOUSE |
The trek through the boardwalk initially
passing some Mangrove Palm trees (nipa fruticans), which eventually heading
deeper to a wide bunch of Mangrove trees. You can glimpse to the "Mangrove
Swamp" while passing - much closer from the bamboo bridge placed across -
and might think for short, yet very potential "paddleboat tour".
While climbing the man-made open "tree house" may give refreshment
and makes you feels the ambiance atop the mangrove forest. Don't worry for the weariness, as there are
established rest stop point in the area and a lot of photogenic spots ahead
where you can stop by. More importantly, enjoy the surreal feelings from
nature's sounds and being with it. All these are good for daylight tour and could
be an extension of longer Lobo Batangas trip. Highly recommended!
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| ONE OF THE SEVERAL REST STOP POINT |
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| OVERLAPPING BRANCHES OF MANGROVE TREE |
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| PHOTO OPP SPOT AT THE END OF BOARDWALK |
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| GROUP PICTURE ATOP THE OPEN TREE HOUSE COURTESY OF MS. RHONA |
ADDITIONAL
INFORMATION
Destination’s Profile
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Major Jump-off: Brgy. Lagadlarin, Lobo, Batangas
Possible Duration: 1 to 2 hours Daylight tour
Features: Mangrove Forest, Swamp, Man-made Boardwalk, Open Tree House
Possible Activities: Boardwalk Trekking, Photo Opp, Potential for
Paddleboat tour and Wildlife observation
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Transportation
(As of May 06, 2017)
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For commuters:
P157 - BUS - Manila to Batangas Grand Terminal Terminal (BCGT)
P20 – 2 JEEP - BCGT to Lobo Jeepney Terminal
P55 – JEEP – Lobo Jeepney Terminal to Lobo Poblacion
P60 – TRICYCLE – Poblacion to Lagadlarins Mangrove Forest
Last trip of Jeep from Lobo: 1700
Last trip of Bus from BCGT: 2000
For private transportation: Head out your trip to Batangas City
Diversion Road via SLEX Star toll-way, take the road heading to Lobo Batangas.
Afterwards, detour the ride to Brgy. Lagadlarin. Ask the local folk about
parking area. Approximately 3.5 hours travel time from Buendia, Taft Avenue.
For tricycle and jeepney service from Lobo, Poblacion to Brgy.
Lagadlarin: You may contact Romel Casilihan at 09077722052
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Contacts and Coordination
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Lobo Tourism Office: 09954960103
For Eco-tour you may contact Prof. Caringal at 09369365887
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Registration and fees
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Register at Pasalubong Center Lobo Poblacion and pay P20 Environmental
users fee
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Guide fee / Guide assistance
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Not required
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Water source
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Available at the Jump-off community
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Trekking notes and Precautions
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Trend status – Presently gaining popularity, as of May 06, 2017
Prerequisite – Having knowledge about Mangrove ecosystem is an
advantage
Daylight tour – Recommended
Night trekking – N/A
Cell phone signal – Sporadic in the entire boardwalk
Amount of water to bring – 1L for daylight tour
Sun exposure – In the afternoon, adjust your Itinerary
Wildlife encounter – Mostly birds and swamps’ small fishes
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Campsite / Camping notes
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N/A
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Side Trip and Facilities
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Beach at Lagadlarin
Shower area – At the Jump-off community
Sari-sari store – At the
Jump-off community
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Estimated Budget
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P600 (mangrove forest daylight tour for commuter)
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SAMPLE
ESTIMATED BUDGET COMPUTATION
(Mangrove Forest daylight tour for commuters from
Manila, Make adjustment depends on your preference)
Number of participants
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4 persons
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Duration
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Daylight tour
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Transportation
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P314 - BUS - Manila to Batangas City Grand Terminal (back and forth)
P150 – 3 JEEPNEY RIDES – Batangas City Grand Terminal to Lobo
Poblacion (back and forth)
P30 per person – Tricycle service from Lobo, Poblacion to Brgy.
Lagadlarin (back and forth)
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Guide fee
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N/A
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Registration fee
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P20
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TOTAL
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P600 (w/ P106 contingency fund)
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SAMPLE
ITINERARY
(Mangrove Forest daylight tour for commuters from
Manila. Make adjustment depends on your preference)
0400 ETD Buendia Taft to Batangas City Grand
Terminal
0530 ETA Batangas City Grand Terminal
0600 Take jeepney to Don
Ramos
0615 ETA Don Ramos, take jeepney to Lobo Jeep
Terminal
0630 ETA Lobo Jeep Terminal, take jeepney to
Lobo Poblacion
0730 ETA Lobo Poblacion, Register at
Pasalubong center, Breakfast
0800 Take tricycle to Lagadlarin Mangrove
Forest
0820 ETA Lagadlarin Mangrove Forest, explore
and take photo
1000 Optional side trip to Lagadlarin Beach,
then headback to manila
