Nipa Hut

Nipa Hut

The nipa hut also known as bahay kubo, is an indigenous house used in the Philippines. The native house is constructed out of bamboo tied together, with a thatched roof using nipa/ anahaw leaves leaves.

Nipa huts were the native houses of the indigenous people of the Philippines before the Spaniards arrived. They are still used today, especially in rural areas.

This photo was taken at Kan-irag Nature Park, Ayala Heights, Cebu