Mount Iglit-Baco National Park

Overview Mount Iglit-Baco National Park is a protected area on Mindoro island in the Philippines established to conserve upland forest and rare wildlife, most notably the endemic tamaraw (Bubalus mindorensis). The park covers a mountainous interior with significant cultural and biological value.

What visitors find The park is visited for wildlife viewing, especially tamaraw monitoring programs run by park authorities and conservation groups, and for multi-day hikes into remote forest and ridgeline terrain. Trails and ranger-guided patrols provide the safest access to core conservation zones.

History The park was created to protect remaining tamaraw habitat and to formalize conservation management of Mindoro’s central highlands. Conservation efforts have included population monitoring, anti-poaching patrols, and community-based programs.

Location Situated in central Mindoro, the park spans upland forest and ridges that form part of the island’s interior watershed. The terrain is remote and accessed via local villages and ranger stations that serve as entry points.

• Tamaraw conservation: Designated to protect the critically endangered tamaraw, an endemic dwarf buffalo found only on Mindoro; viewing is regulated and populations are the focus of ongoing conservation efforts.

What to See #

• Mount Iglit: A rugged mountain area in the park that is part of the island's central spine and provides upland habitat for the endemic tamaraw and other wildlife.
• Mount Baco: A separate massif within the park offering forested slopes and ridges that contribute to the park's range of montane habitats and seasonal water catchments.