Lake Nahuas
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Lake Nahuas - the fifth largest lake in the Philippines, located in the northeastern part of the province of Oriental Mindoro. The total area of ​​the lake Nahuas, part of the National Park of the same name - about 8125 hectares. On the shores of the lake are Nahuas city, Victoria, Socorro, and Paul, and to the north of it - Mount Nahuas. You can get here from Kalapalo by bus or car. Distance from Kalapalo - only 34 km away.

National Park "Lake Nahuas" was founded in 1956. It found an incredible number of species of birds, including the Philippine duck, tufted duck, spotted doves and royal Mindoro, cockatoos, cuckoo, hornbill, gray thrush and others. Such a variety of birds makes the lake one of the most important ornithological regions. From January to March there are going to thousands of migratory birds, who come to watch the hundreds of tourists, fans bёrdvotchinga. And in the waters of the lake inhabited by rare species of fish.

The park enchants at first sight for its wildlife, especially the emerald waters of the lake, on the banks of lowland rice is grown. Locals caught fish in the lake, can do the same, and any visitor to the park. In addition, local collected along the shores of Lake branch bush «scirpus», which are then weave baskets and other utensils. Products folk artists can be bought as souvenirs. Can become interesting thematic tour, during which told about the role of Lake Nahuas in people's lives, on their interactions and the protection of fragile ecosystems of the lake. This tour can be ordered Kalapane or Puerto Galera.

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