Experience Gems in Sibalom National Park (Nature Tour)

Experience Gems in Sibalom National Park (Nature Tour)

Sibalom Natural Park is a 5,511.47-hectare (13,619.1-acre) protected area in the Philippines on the island of Panay

The park has a mild montane forest, a lowland forest, some bushland and open cogon or grassland.[2] Its riverbeds contain semi-precious gemstones such as agate, jasper and onyx.[5]
About 5,000 hectares of forest in Sibalom from Mount Porras extending to Mount Igmatindog, covers Sibalom River and its tributaries. Of this forest, 672 hectares are undisturbed by any human activity while about 4,223 hectares constitutes the 50-year-old reforestation site

One of the main highlights is the large flower Rafflesia speciosa, discovered in Mount Porras and surrounding barangays in 2002[6]
The Philippine dipterocarp trees such as white lauan and apitong, and fruit trees such as antipolo and malapaho are found in the forests of Sibalom. The globally endangered giant flower, the Rafflesia speciosa, also blooms in the park.

Itinerary
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Stop At: Sibalom Natural Park, Sibalom, Antique Province Philippines

The Sibalom Natural Park - home of the endangered species of flora and fauna. Sangkwelan Falls is part of Sibalom Natural Park and one of the highest waterfalls in the municipality. It is only 20-30 minute walk from the brgy. proper. Embrace the beauty of nature​ and absorb its energy.

Duration: 8 hours

Stop At: Mount Poras, Sibalom, Antique, Philippines

Mt. Porras drank up the passing rain as we ascended its flanks to find southern Antique’s famous but uncanny inhabitant. Declared a protected area in 2000, Sibalom Natural Park in Panay Island is a lush watershed that harbors unique species of plants and animals. Despite being rather immobile, our target proved to be highly elusive. Having negotiated rivers and steep forest slopes, we finally found one of the most fascinating plants in the world, Rafflesia speciosa.

Duration: 30 minutes