Get DirectionsEngage in a cultural immersion with the Manobo indigenous people at Lake Panlabuhan Floating Village. You can also enjoy bird-watching, ‘bauto’ (canoe) riding, nature photography, and other exciting nature activities. This floating village is located in the Agusan Marsh Wildlife Sanctuary. Declared the ninth Association of Southeast Asian Nations Heritage Park in the Philippines, this protected area covers 59 lakes and spans over 40,000 hectares. Listed in the 1999 Ramsar List of Wetlands of International Importance, this destination is a sanctuary for endangered animals, such as the golden-crowned flying fox, purple herons, saltwater crocodile, and 252 species of plants.AddressBrgy. Poblacion, Loreto, Agusan del SurContact DetailsMobile: +63 930 804 4113Email: [email protected]Operational Hours8:00 am – 5:00 pmBest time to visitLeave PAMO at 6:00 am to avoid sun exposure on the boat ride to the lake. Plan an overnight stay at the lake to see the sunset and sunrise, stargaze, and experience birdwatching activities.How to get thereFirst, contact the Protected Area Management Office (PAMO) to arrange a tour or cultural immersion. Then, ride a van or bus from Butuan City or Davao City to Bunawan Terminal. From here, ride a motorcycle or a tricycle (motorized three-wheeled vehicle) going to PAMO in the IPAS Complex, Barangay Mambalili, Bunawan. An orientation will be done before transferring to the wharf where pump boats will be available. The boat trip will be around 2 hours.Things to-doCultural immersion, biodiversity research, boating / kayaking, lake hopping, fishing, birding, sightseeing