Marine Protected Areas in Guiwanon & Taguihon

Overview

Marine Protected Areas in Guiwanon & Taguihon refers to the coastal and marine conservation zones established in the barangays of Guiwanon and Taguihon in Baclayon municipality, east of Tagbilaran City. Baclayon’s coastal waters lie along Bohol Strait and are part of the Bohol Sea marine corridor.

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Location

Barangays Guiwanon and Taguihon, Baclayon, Bohol. Baclayon is approximately 6 km east of Tagbilaran City along the coastal highway.

Getting There

From Tagbilaran City, take a jeepney or multicab heading east toward Baclayon — approximately 15 to 20 minutes. [TO ENRICH: exact access point to the MPA, boat required or shore entry]

Practical Info

• Currency: PHP
• Language: Cebuano, Filipino, English
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What to Expect

As a marine protected area, fishing restrictions apply and reef recovery is the primary goal — the standard pattern for Philippine municipal MPAs is a no-take core zone ringed by a buffer where limited, regulated fishing continues, though the exact zoning here is unconfirmed. Visitors interested in snorkeling or diving should confirm access rules with local officials before entering.

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Notes

• Listed in BPTO inventory under Nature / Coast and Landscape
• Baclayon is also home to one of the oldest stone churches in the Philippines (Baclayon Church, 1595)