The park was declared a tourist zone by virtue of Presidential Decree No. 2052. Owing to its abundant vegetation, plans to develop the park into an eco-tourist destination is being considered. It has undergone minimal improvements since the environment itself is already suited as a tourist attraction, with its lagoons and ponds, rolling terrain, cool climate and idyllic environment.

- Provides an ideal get-away from the hassles of city life.
- Can be an alternative site for conventions, workshops and meetings.
- The park has lush natural vegetation, an abundance of fruit bearing trees, and a cool climate.
- Presence of World War II tunnels adjacent to the “Mananga River”.
- Provides a panoramic view of some portions of Cebu, including the Kang- Irag Golf Course.
- Countless possibilities for out-door activities, from a simple stroll in the park, to a quiet afternoon
   fishing in the lagoons.
- The park is just a 15 - minute drive from the city proper.

Maomawan Nature Park is the place to go for people with the desire to get away from the city life, in favor of a relaxing experience of communing with mother nature.

From 1997 to 2001, average number of tourists that visited the region reached 915,703. As can be gleaned from the graph, the region has been experiencing a robust growth in tourism.

Majority of foreign tourists came from Japan, U.S., Korea, Hong Kong, and Taiwan. The bulk of tourist arrivals in the region are made up of local vacationers / travelers and balikbayans.

All local airlines, and a number of international airlines, have flights going to Cebu on a regular basis. All local shipping lines call on the port of Cebu. The Park is an hour’s drive from Mactan International Airport. Taxis are on standby outside of the airport.