1. Maniwaya Island
When Boracay island was closed, other comparable beaches were recognized - Maniwaya Island in Marinduque is one of those. The province is considered the heart of the Philippine archipelago and the neighbor of my hometown - Romblon. Gorgeous images of this island spread on social media which captured my interest. There are fine white sand beaches, amazing landscapes, crystal clear water, a vast diversity of underwater creatures, and many more; the photos below will explain more.
2. Ungab Rock Formation
3. Palad Sand Bar
4. Poctoy White Beach
5. Torrijos White Beach
6. Natangco Island
7. Poctoy Underwater Museum
8. Explore the Bagumbungan Cave
9. Poctoy White sand Beach
10. Boac Cathedral
11. Sta. Cruz Church
12. Church of Gasan
13. Moriones Festival
14. Malbog Sulfuric Hot Spring Resort
15 Mount Malindig
How to Get to Marinduque:
- From Manila, take a bus bound for Talao-Talao port in Lucena, Quezon Province (ride will take 3 hours) with the following bus liners such as JAC Liner, JAM, Lucena Lines, and van (door to door) that have a route to Lucena City/Marinduque Terminals can be located in Cubao, Kamias, Buendia-LRT and Turbina.
- At Talao-talao port in Lucena, there are ferries / RORO (Montenegro shipping lines or Starhorse shipping lines) bound to Marinduque (you can bring along your private vehicle); choose from two destinations bound to Balanacan port in Mogpog or Cawit Boac, again it will take another 3 hours reaching Mariduque. Details from the Mogpog website.