Community. Let’s head to the newest tourist attraction in Northern Cebu the Bamboo Forest in Medellin.
Located in Brgy. Luy-a, Medellin, Northern Cebu, this bamboo forest is about 3-4 hours away from Cebu City. As soon as you arrive, you’ll be greeted with towering green bamboo trees forming a pathway that looks straight out of Asia’s famous destinations. Many say the ambiance resembles Kyoto’s Bamboo Grove in Japan and I definitely agree! Even the calm surroundings give you that Japan drama romantic feels perfect for photo shoots or chill walk moments.
This attraction wasn’t always the beautiful spot we see today. The area was once a simple path lined with young bamboo plants lovingly taken care of by the locals. Seeing how enchanting the place could become, the community worked together to maintain, clean and expand the bamboo area. Their teamwork and dedication helped turn it into one of Medellin’s newest eco-tourism attractions.
Today, the bamboo forest represents community pride and sustainable tourism, encouraging more travellers to explore the beauty of Northern Cebu beyond its popular beaches and islands.
How to Get There :
From the North Bus Terminal, ride a bus heading to Kawit, Medellin.
Bus fare: PHP 180 (around $3.72)
If you want a quicker trip, take a V-hire for about PHP 170 ($3.51) per person.
For those bringing a private car, simply set your destination on Waze or Google Maps to Bamboo Forest – Brgy. Luy-a Medellin.
Entrance fee: 30 PHP per person super budget-friendly. Here’s the fun part they also offer costume rentals like kimono-inspired outfits so you can truly feel the Japan vibe. Costume rental price: 100 PHP per outfit. With these outfits, every photo feels dramatic and cinematic perfect for your Instagram feed.
During our visit, we were so happy to see staff and other visitors dressed in beautiful costumes. It suddenly felt like we were walking inside a Japanese film scene the bamboo backdrop made everything look magical.
My friends and I enjoyed every moment from laughing at random poses to capturing that perfect travel shot. Sometimes the best adventures are simple ones: good friends + nature + fresh air = unforgettable memories. Bamboo trees are great in reducing carbon dioxide and help fight global warming. We should take good care of our nature for this is the only hope that we have for the coming generations.
You may visit their official Facebook page for updates, announcements and more travel details:
Bamboo Forest – Brgy. Luy-a Medellin
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That is all for now my hiver friends. I must say that my bamboo forest experience was awesome. Thanks for dropping by. See you in my next travel adventure. Have a nice day. I wanna say thank you to worldmappinn community for giving me this opportunity to share my travel experience in this great platform. Thank you also to my Hiver friends for always showing your support.