Wednesday, April 30, 2008

Mountain View Nature's Park

The final stop of our one-day "Suroy-Suroy sa Sugbo" ended up at Mountain View Nature's Park in Busay, Cebu City. It offers a splendid view of Metro Cebu and Mactan. It is basically a park surrounded by the beauty of nature and was designed to suit the needs for all members of the family at very reasonble price.

It has a children’s park, sunken garden, botanical garden, viewing decks, hanging bridges, mini-restaurants, mini Nayong Pilipino, way of the cross, a christmas park and more......















































The park is littered with benches, swings & cottages at all areas, so you can take your meals as much as you like with an exceptional view of the city. Perfect for sport enthusiasts who like into camping, trekking and climbing.

Park entrance is only P50 and it's open for 24 hours. Private cottages is also available with cost ranges from P700 to P1,500 per day. Contact numbers: 419-2300/419-2083

Crocolandia

Moving further on our next stop at Crocolandia in Biasong, Talisay City, Cebu. A park that exhibits nature and wildlife conservation. It is managed by Crocolandia Foundation, Inc - which is a non-stock, non-profit organization. With its mission to provide a habitat for endangered and endemic animals and teach people, especially children about the conservation of nature and wildlife and biodiversity.

At stake there are the saltwater crocodiles, some of the Philippines' endangered animals like reticulated python, monkey-eating eagle and sailfin lizards. Various species of birds were also there - cockatoo, cattle egret, brahminy kite, hornbill, ostrich to mention a few.

























The place is also good if you are planning to have picnic with your family or friends. It has playground for kids and a Crocolandia Grill to satisfy your stomach.

The entrance fee is P80 for adults and P40 for children (ages 11 yrs. and below). For more details reach them at 273-1842.