Balbalasang–Balbalan National Park
Facts and practical information
Balbalasang–Balbalan National Park is a protected area of the Philippines located in the municipality of Balbalan, Kalinga in the Cordillera Administrative Region. The park covers an area of 1,338 hectares and is centered on Mount Balbalasang in the barangay of the same name near the provincial border with Abra. Dubbed the "green heart of the Cordillera", the park is representative of the rich biodiversity and landscape of this mountain region with some of the most intact pine forests and richly endemic flora and fauna. It was declared a national park in 1972 by virtue of Republic Act No. 6463. ()
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Best Ways to Experience the Park
Wildlife
AnimalsSee what popular animal species you can meet in this location.
Philippine warty pig
The Philippine warty pig is a unique and rare species found exclusively in the Philippines. It is one of four pig species native to the country, closely related to the Visayan warty pig, Mindoro warty pig, and Palawan bearded pig.
Mammals
Isabela oriole
The Isabela oriole, a distinctive bird endemic to Luzon in the Philippines, was once presumed extinct. However, it made an astonishing resurgence when it was rediscovered in 1993 and 1994 at various locations. This bird belongs to the oriole family and is closely...
Birds
Giant bushy-tailed cloud rat
The giant bushy-tailed cloud rat, also known as the Luzon bushy-tailed cloud rat, is a fascinating and endangered rodent belonging to the Muridae family. This species is endemic to the pine and mossy forests of the Central Cordillera in Luzon, Philippines, typically...
Mammals
Kalinga narrowmouth toad
The Kalinga narrowmouth toad, an uncommon species in the Microhylidae family, is indigenous to the Philippines. This diminutive amphibian can be found in diverse habitats, ranging from lowland and montane forests to agricultural areas and plantations.
Amphibians
Luzon narrow-mouthed frog
The Luzon narrow-mouthed frog, a captivating species from the Microhylidae family, is native to the Central Cordilleras and Sierra Madre mountains in northern Luzon, Philippines. Notably, the frogs found around Baguio City exhibit slight differences compared to those...
Amphibians
Balbalasang–Balbalan National Park – popular in the area (distance from the attraction)
Nearby attractions include: Cordillera Central.
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