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The island province is a heart-shaped Eden of sand, sea, mountains, and falls - all you could ever hope for in an island vacation.
About eleven miles away from the island of Luzon is a heart shaped piece of land (370 square miles) surrounded by the clear deep blue sea - Marinduque. It is the geo-physical center of the Philippines, hence dubbed as "The Heart of the Philippines". It is the smallest province in the southern Tagalog Region with only 6 towns, namely: Boac, Buenavista, Gasan, Mogpog, Sta. Cruz and Torrijos.
Marinduque is famously known as the “Heart of the Philippines”,
simply because the island is heart-shaped. Geographically speaking, it
is the reference point of all maps in the country since it is situated
in the center of the Philippine archipelago. Marinduque is composed of
six municipalities namely Boac – provincial capital, Gasan, Mogpog,
Buenavista, Torrijos and Santa Cruz. Other than that, it is surrounded
by the crystalline waters of the Sibuyan Sea and Tayabas Bay. Marinduque
is well-known of the Moriones Festival being celebrated throughout the
Holy Week, still the province offers a lot of attractions all over the
year.
MongPong Island
How to get there
By land and sea – Three Options
Option No. 1 (Manila – Marinduque)
Ride a bus from Cubao bound to Marinduque. Jac liner offers daily trips for only P880
Option No. 2 (Manila – Dalahican Port Lucena – Balanacan Port Marinduque)
Ride a bus from Cubao or Buendia (near LRT station) en route to Lucena Grand Terminal, Lucena.
Take a jeep or tricycle to Dalahican Port.
Ride a RORO(roll-on-roll-off) or fastcraft bound to Balanacan Port
From Balanacan Port, numerous jeepneys are there bound to different municipalities
Buy a ticket bound to Calapan Pier (Fastcraft or RORO)
From Calapan, ride a Van bound to Pinamalayan (PVANS)
Take a tricycle to Pinamalayan Port
Ride a large boat to Gasan Port, Marinduque (11:00am)
Cost:
Bus: 130-P170
Fastcraft: P200-P280
RORO: P192-P220
Van: P100-P120
Tricycle: P10
Large boat: P250
Terminal fee (Batangas): P24-P30
Caving in Marinduque
Where to Eat
GoodChow Food Express
Escape the usual fastfoods in Manila with the only fastfood in Marinduque. There are a lot of GoodChow branches in Marinduque
Cost: P100 – P150 per person
Kusina sa Plaza (Boac)
Have a meal at Kusina sa Plaza whilst it take you to the Spanish time
with its preserved Spanish house serving the best of the bests
delicacies in Marinduque. Including, ulang-ulang.
Cost: P250 – P400 per person
Boac Market
Try the Bibingkang Lalaki (male bibingka) in Boac market. It became as a joke because the Bibingka is topped with salted egg.
In Sta. Cruz, you can try Bibingkang Pinahiran. Spread on top with thick sweet syrup.
Other places to eat:
Buon Appetito Restaurant
C Grill
Balthazar’s Tavern
Joti Eatery
Luxur Resort and Restaurant
Marinduque Travel Guide
Where to Stay
Boac Hotel (Boac)
It is a great place to stay because of its convenience having
situated near a town market, ATMs, and GoodChow Food Express. All rooms
are equipped with air-conditioning and a private bathroom.
Cost: P500 – P2500 per night
Residencia de Palo Maria (Sta. Cruz)
A quiet and a simple place to stay that serves fresh and good foods. Also has a swimming pool.
Cost: P500 – P2300 per night
Other places to stay:
Lucky Seven Pension House (Boac) – P300/person
Abby’s Place (Boac) – P900/night
Tahanan Sa Isok (Boac) – P1000-P2000
Bellaroca Island Resort and Spa (Buenavista)
Villa Briones (Poctoy Beach, Torrijos)
Club Marinduque (Gasan)
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Moriones Festival
Pasalubong Shopping
Arrowroot Cookies
Famously known as Marinduque’s specialty – arrowroot cookies is a
great pasalubong for your friends and families. Various stores and
souvenir shops in Marinduque offer arrowroot cookies.
Cost: P100-P150 per 250gram
Narra Furniture
Discover and buy home furniture in Mogpog carved with complex designs including sala set, bed, and cabinet.
Cost may vary per furniture
Woven tablerunners and placemats
Buy woven placemats and tablerunners in Torrijos. It became as a source of livelihood for the women’s of Marinduque.
Cost:
Six set of placemats – P300
Six set of tablerunners – P400
Palad Sandbar in Marinduque
Marinduque Pasalubong Center
Visit the Pasalubong Center showcasing the local products of
Marinduque including handicrafts, souvenir products and home
accessories, and bagoong.
Things to do in Marinduque
Island Hopping – Tres Reyes Islands
Experience snorkeling, sunbathing and swimming in the group of
islands of Gaspar, Melchor, and Balthazar named after the three kings.
You can reach the islands by banka from Gasan.
Cost:
Banka – P1000 (good for 7-12 persons)
Banka (Gaspar Island only) – P500
Also includes snorkel gears and sets for 12 persons
Be thrilled as you discover stalagmites and stalactites. Every guide
covers a group of six persons with headlamps and helmets included.
Guide fee: P150
Visit the Ecopark – Isla del Carmen
Discover the ecotourism site in Marinduque as you kayak along the mangrove forest, zip lining, and enjoy peace in the eco park.
Kayak – P120
Seaside Experience – Poctoy Beach
White Sand Beach in Marinduque
Walk and feel the white sand of Poctoy Beach. Best spot for sunrise
and sunset viewing as you capture moments worth to treasure. Just be
careful with sea urchins.
Moriones Festival
During Holy Week, you can join and watch the numerous activities in Moriones Festival.
Like parades of the Morions and reenactments of the sufferings of Jesus
Christ. Also, Watch the famous outlook of the beheading of St. Longinus
who was a roman centurion accepted Christianity.
Sunset in Marinduque
How to get around
There are many ways getting around in Marinduque, you can choose from
jeeps, tricycles and FXs. But it is highly recommended and very
convenient if you choose tricycle. Why? Because you have the freedom to
manage where you want to go at a cheaper price.
If you are in Boac, you can just walk around without getting lost or you can simply ask for a tourist map in the municipal hall.
Truly, Marinduque is a great place to visit although getting there is
a bit of a hassle. “It’s all worth it” as they say. Most tourists visit
Marinduque during Holy Week.
