Olango Island boasts of 920-hectare sanctuary of migratory birds wildlife sanctuary supporting the largest concentration of migratory birds seen so far in the Philippines and Marine Sanctuary which is home to many tropical fishes and corals.
Located in the southernmost part of Olango is San Vicente, where you can enjoy swimming, feeding and observing marine life in their natural habitat. Snorkeling around the marine sanctuary, we spotted some moorish idol, banner fish, clownfish, damsel fish, angel fish, giant clams or takubo and many more.
The island has some of the extensive mangrove forests in the Cebu province and is endowed with rich coral reefs, expansive coralline sandflats, and huge seagrass beds. In addition, the flat island is sheltered from trade winds and monsoons.
How to get to San Vicente Marine Sanctuary? You can hire a boat for island hopping in Mactan. Boat rental depends on your itinerary. One popular hopping itinerary is Pandanon Island Bohol and San Vicente Olango Marine Sanctuary. Boat rental with that itinerary would cost around 4,000php (boat can accommodate up to 30 people). Boat rental does not include entrance fees to Pandanon Island (fee: 150php per person) and San Vicente Marine Sanctuary Environmental fee (50php).
What are you waiting for? Let's go to OLANGO!
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