Roughly 20 minutes away from Cuartero town proper is a haven
for nature lovers—Capiz-Eco Park. And there are just so many reasons why
Capiznons should come here. In fact, this place is relatively unknown to most
of the locals, so it’s a highly recommended place for those who want to converse
with nature or enjoy holistic activities with family and friends.
It’s in an Idyll
Location
Located in Brgy. Nagba, Cuartero, Capiz, Capiz Eco-Park in a
hilly spot that overlooks hectares of trees and farmlands. The property spans
14 hectares and about nine hectares are being developed by the Provincial
Tourism and Cultural Affairs Office as the province’s premier eco-cultural
tourism destination. A pavilion is now being constructed which will serve as the
restaurant. The statues above and below are made by Capiznon artist John Alaban.
The Park has an
Organic Garden
Herbs, vegetables and ornamental plans are organically raised in the area. There’s a vermi-composting site, where dried leaves and other biodegradable wastes are thrown, which are turned into compost.
Guests can Marvel at the
Replicas of Indigenous Houses
Capiz is home to two indigenous groups—the Ati of Dumarao and
the Tumandok (Panay-Bukidnon) of Tapaz and Jamindan. The traditional Panay
Bukidnon house is made of bamboo and cogon for roofing and stands 5-6 feet above
the ground. The walls are made of woven bulo (bamboo) or dulit (dried tree
bark). Girders, beams and roof-framing
are of assorted sizes of round timbers.
Uway (rattan strips) are used to tie these house components together.
The Long, Winding
Walk is Relaxing… and Good for the Health!
The idea of relaxing and communing with Mother Nature is never complete if you don’t enjoy the rambling pathways and wooden treks in Capiz Eco Park. Lose yourself in the towering trees, the thriving flora and fauna, or the lone Philippine eagle and let the healing balm of the lush greenery do the miracle of restoring your senses.
Capiz Eco-Park is Ideal
for Families and Friends
Capiz Eco-Park is projected to be a hub of family and group
activities. You can host team building events here, or simply get the family
together for the weekend. The place is for free, so you ca indulge in the
moments spent here with your loved ones. Perfect for Instagram-worthy shots,
indeed!
How to Reach Capiz
Eco-Park?
Take a bus from Roxas City bound for Iloilo and asked to be
dropped at Cuartero town proper. You may take a tricycle ride to the place… or
you can even do an hour of stroll from town proper to Nagba, especially if you
have time to spare.
For more information, visit or contact Capiz Provincial Tourism and Cultural Affairs
Office.
2nd Floor, Provincial Capitol, Roxas City, Capiz
Tel. No. 036-6210042 local 133
TeleFax No. 036-6212935
Email Address: capiztourism@gmail.com
Facebook: CapizTourismAndCulturalAffairs
Contact Person: Mr. Alphonsus D. Tesoro
Provincial Tourism And Cultural Affairs Officer
