Agusan Marsh Wildlife Sanctuary — Attraction in La Paz

Do not go here without coordinating with the Protected Area Management Office (PAMO) of Agusan Marsh Office because it takes preparation to get here, so if you are reading this review, I hope that you get the information you need.

First, coordinate with PAMO so they can assign a tour guide to go with you. You can be picked up in the PAMO office and then proceed to register in the barangay as guests. Then you will ride a pump boat to go to the entrance of the marsh where locals will pick you up. There's a very short hike before you ride another boat where locals will bring you to the floating village. The boat ride going to the Panilabuhan Floating Village is breathtaking. Enjoy the ride. Keep the binoculars accessible at all times during this ride, as you will definitely see the birds of Agusan marsh such as swamp hens and yellow bittern.

Our food is prepared by our tour guide, Ms. Marites. Some of the must eat in Agusan marsh is the fried tilapia, dalag daing, and their kangkong. They usually prepare adobong kangkong, but I requested for kangkong salad, and it was awesome: fresh, crunchy, and sweet. I almost ate an entire bowl of the kangkong salad. The tilapia is from the marsh itself and is definitely one of the best tilapia I have eaten.

The best activities to do here would be boating (sunset and sunrise) and bird watching. There is no electricity and WiFi, so disconnect and enjoy the view. There is one toilet which is kept clean. Water for toilet and bathing is limited, so if you're staying overnight and don't mind a little sweat, it's best to bathe once you're back in the hotel.

Staying overnight in the floating house, you sleep on a foam mat with a mosquito net. It can get very hot at night as the wind dies and it can get very hard to sleep. Bring a rechargeable fan.

Powerbank is your life saviour. Bring water for drinking. An insect repellant is a must. Bring a thermal bottle for your cold or hot drink. A malong can also be handy with multiple purposes.

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