Wildlife· Sibuyan· Philippines
Sibuyan Island Rainforest ('Galapagos of Asia')
12° 23.1′ N · 122° 33.7′ E
Sibuyan has never been joined to another landmass, and its intact forests from mangroves to mossy summit heath shelter remarkable endemic species.
Practical
Coordinates: Sibuyan Island (Wikipedia). Primary forest covers about 140 km2 (33% of the island); Mount Guiting-Guiting Natural Park protects 157 km2. Rivers such as the Cantingas are among the cleanest in the country. Nickel mining has been contested since 2023. Treat it as a nature destination: hire local guides and pack out everything.
Best for
Nature and birding ashore
Nearby
- Mount Guiting-Guiting1.7 NM away
- The Bamboo Terrace (Sibuyan west)2.6 NM away
- Sibuyan Southwest Beach Anchorage3 NM away
- Espana Anchorage (Sibuyan west)3.7 NM away
- Cantingas River4.2 NM away
- San Fernando Eateries (Sibuyan south)5.4 NM away
- San Fernando Anchorage (Sibuyan)5.7 NM away
- Mt. Guiting-Guiting Natural Park Office (DENR)5.9 NM away