Marinduque Travel Guide With Budget Travel Plan

Här är vår Marinduque Travel Guide med djupgående information om hur man kommer dit och en lista över saker att göra och platser att besöka inklusive Poctoy Beach och Maniwaya Island. Vi inkluderade också ett prov Marinduque reseplan med budgetberäkningar.

Under min tid i Marinduque tidigare denna månad kände jag inte bara värmen i Marinduquen’s utan också deras kärlek till deras provins. Jag är blåst bort av hur allvarliga de är att främja sin älskade hjärtformade ö, som tillfället också betraktas som det geografiska centrum på Filippinerna enligt Luzon-datumet 1911.

Marinduque lever utan tvekan upp till sin moniker – hjärtat på Filippinerna.

Vad behandlas i den här guiden?

Förstå Marinduque
Hur man kommer till Marinduque
Hur man kommer runt Marinduque
Var man kan bo i Marinduque
Saker att göra i MarinDuqueMoriones Festival
Poctoy Beach
Tres Reyes Island Hopping
Maniwaya Island
Mount Malindig
Malbogsvavel
Marinduque besöka iglesia
Marinduque Culture and Heritage Tour
Luzon Datum från 1911 (Balanacan Station)
Marinduque matresa
Andra Marinduque -attraktioner

Exemplar marinque reserinary
Andra Marinduque -idéer för den fattiga resenären
Vanliga frågor om Marinduqueis Marinduque Safe?
När är den bästa tiden att besöka Marinduque?
Finns det bankomater i Marinduque?

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Förstå Marinduque

Ön provinsen Marinduque ligger mellan Tayabas Bay (norr) och Sibuyan Sea (söder). Det ligger norr om Romblon, öster om Mindoro (åtskilda av Tablas Strait) och väster om Quezon (åtskilda av Mongpong -passet). Marinduque består av sex kommuner: BOAC (provinshuvudstaden), Mogpog, Gasan, Buenavista, Torrijos och Santa Cruz. Andra än dessa städer har den också offshoreöar som inkluderar Tres Reyes Islands (Melchor, Gaspar, Baltazar), Elephant Island (Bellarocca), Maniwaya Island, Mongpong Island och Polo Island.

Provinsens ekonomi förlitar sig starkt på jordbruket, särskilt kokosnötter och ris. Men turistnäringen är beredd att bidra mycket mer när öppningen av Marinduque Airport förväntas bana väg till många möjligheter för tjänster att blomstra. Det är redan känt för sin Moriones -festival som hålls varje år under den heliga veckan, men det har så mycket mycket mer att erbjuda: från sina många grottesystem till livliga dykplatser till sensationella stränder.

Mer information om Marinduque:

Språk: Tagalog (Marinduque Dialect). Marinduque Tagalog sägs vara resultatet av den naturliga införlivandet av pre-spansk tagalog, bikolspråk och Visayan-språk. De kan förstå Standard Tagalog. Engelska är också relativt talade och förstått.

Valuta: Filippinsk peso (PHP, ₱). PHP 100 är cirka 1,91 USD, 1,70 euro eller SGD 2,60 (från april 2019).

Betalningssätt: Kontanter föredras. Från att skriva är bankomater begränsade, så se till att ta med dig tillräckligt med pengar.

Elinfo: 220V, 60Hz. Socket typ A.

Hur man kommer till Marinduque

GODA NYHETER! Du kan nu nå Marinduque från Manila på bara en timme eller mindre med flyg istället för att gå igenom den åtta timmars långa land-och-havstransiten. Cebu Pacific Air flyger tre gånger i veckan mellan Manila och Marinduque.

Den 1 april 2019 lanserades slutligen den första flygningen från Manilas NAIA -terminal 4 till Marinduque Airport. Detta markerade början på Cebu Pacific Air’s Manila-Marinduque Operations.

Marinduque Airport ligger vid Barangay Masiga i staden Gasan, nära gränsen till Boac, som är provinshuvudstaden. Cebu Pacific flyger tre gånger i veckan – måndag, onsdag och lördag – mellan Manila och Marinduque. Restiden är ungefär en timme. Du kan boka online och kontrollera priserna med Cebu Pacific webbplats. Roundtrip -biljettpriset varierar från P3 000 till P4 000, beroende på säsongen.

Om du gillar bussen och färja har vi ett separat inlägg för det.

Hur man kommer runt Marinduque

Du kan resa hela provinsen inom en dag med hjälp av sin omkretsväg som täcker alla dess sex kommuner. Men naturligtvis skulle det vara bra om du tillbringar mycket fler dagar och håller dig länge per stopp. Från flygplatsen kan du antingen ta jeepney eller trehjuling för att komma till städerna eller till ditt hotell.

Jeepney. Det huvudsakliga transportsättet när du reser från stad till stad. Minsta pris är P10 per person och det maximala är P25. Om du inte har någon aning om hur mycket kostar din destination, visar Jeepney -terminalerna biljettmatrisen. Den sista resan är cirka 16.00 eller 17.00.

Trehjuling. Reser inom städerna tar lokalbefolkningen trehjulingarna. Minsta pris per person är P13. Triheringsterminalerna publicerar också biljettmatrisen för att vägleda passagerarna.

Pumpbåt. För transit mellan fastlandet och de närliggande öarna. Båthyrningsavgift beror på storleken på båten, destinationerna och andra inneslutningar.

Eget fordon. Du kan också ta med din egen bil eller motorcykel (till och med cyklar!); emellertid this will incur an additional fee on top of your ferry transit fare. The RoRo cargo fee charges P1,000 for motorcycles and around P2500 for cars. Make sure to gas up before going to Marinduque as gasoline in the province is relatively pricier than in Quezon.

Notera:

As of writing, bicycle and motorcycle rentals are not yet popular in the province. Tricycle excursions are also rare if none at all. If diy is not your thing or if you have seniors and kids with you, you can seek the service of DOT-accredited excursion agencies and operators. one of the highly recommended is dream favor travel and Tours.

Var man kan bo i Marinduque

As the capital of Marinduque, Boac is the center of commerce. It harbors a lot of of the government offices and commercial establishments such as restaurants, shops, banks, market, and accommodations. It is also the only town that shares borders with all the other five municipalities; therefore, Boac is the preferred jump-off point to all other vacationer attractions in Marinduque.

During our visit, we stayed at the relatively new Balar hotel and day spa in Boac. It has all the basic amenities like toiletries, towels, and lounge. aside from that, it has complimentary Wi-Fi, a day spa service, a restaurant, and a bar. If you want a taste of history, you may reserve a room at Boac Hotel, the oldest hotel in Marinduque (52 years!). It only has 16 rooms, so you have to book in advance, especially if you are checking out during the holy Week. There are other budget hotels, guesthouses, and inns.

If you want to stay near Poctoy Beach, here are the other accommodations in the town of Torrijos:

Villa Briones. check rates & Availability!

Joey’s Crib beach Hostel. check rates & Availability!

THINGS TO do in MARINDUQUE

Moriones Festival

One of the country’s oldest festivals, Moriones, locally known as “Moryonan”, has become synonymous to the province of Marinduque. Held every year during the holy Week, Moriones is widely celebrated by both locals and tourists. local participants dressed in Roman soldier uniform march down the main road connecting the towns of Gasan, Boac, Mogpog, and Santa Cruz. Usually, the two largest towns — Boac and Santa Cruz — present the reenactment of the moment when an unnamed Roman soldier (a blind “Moryon”), struck Jesus in his side with a lance while crucified on the cross and was able to see after the blood droplets from the wound touched his eyes. If every province has an official mascot, the Moryon is a no-brainer choice for Marinduque.

Poctoy Beach

Surrounded by bodies of water, the island province uses excellent beaches that can be took pleasure in all year round. The beaches of Marinduque are not too crowded (yet). Poctoy beach in Torrijos is the most famous beach in Marinduque. It has fine cream-colored sand and clear cerulean waters. Mt. Malindig is visible from the beach, so you can revel in its appeal while swimming or just chilling on the beach. This is where the locals normally hang out, so food and cottages are not a problem. A few resorts are also being constructed in and around the area.

Tres Reyes Island Hopping

Gaspar, Melchor, and Baltazar, collectively known as the Tres Reyes Islands, are the popular island-hopping destinations in Marinduque. From the Gasan freedom Park, these islands are already visible. There are locals residing on the greatest island, Gaspar. Island hopping rates are P1,000 – P1,500 for all three islands and P500 – P600 for Gaspar Island only.

Maniwaya Island

Maniwaya Island is another popular island destination in Marinduque. From Buyabod Port, boat rental rate is P1000-1500 per boat ride to Maniwaya Island and around P4,000 for Maniwaya Island, Palad Sandbar, and Ungab rock Formation. If you are coming from Maniwaya, the boat rental for Palad and Ungab is around P1,500.

Mount Malindig

Located on the southernmost portion of the province and towering at 1,157 meters above sea level, mount Malindig is the highest height in Marinduque. It is a favorite hiking destination, boasting a rich endemic flora and fauna. It is said to be a potentially active stratovolcano, which makes it a lot more interesting. It has three peaks — the central (location of the old caldera), the south (the rockies), and the north (the highest). From the main road covering the towns of Buenavista and Torrijos, the mountain proudly announces its presence as it dominates the landscape.

Malbogsvavel

Springing from the mighty mount Malindig is another crowd magnet — the natural sulfur baths in Barangay Malbog, Buenavista. Malbog Sulfur resort is located at the foot of the mountain. Locals and foreign patrons frequent the place for its healing properties, especially those with skin problems and diseases as it is said to successfully cure them. P45 is the entrance fee for adults and P30 for kids, PWDs, and senior citizens.

Marinduque besöka iglesia

Marinduque is dotted with historic and captivating churches. well established in1977, the Cathedral-Parish of the Immaculate Conception and Diocesan Shrine of Our lady of Biglang Awa or simply Boac Cathedral is one of the famous churches in Marinduque. It sits atop a hill at the town center, supplying a picturesque view of the town. Near the church is the Church Museum. Similarly, St. Joseph Church in Gasan is situated on a hill, giving pilgrims and visitors a picturesque view of the town and Tablas Strait. The church’s interior is a work of art too! Do not miss the “coconut shell mosaic” that gives a special character to the church. other churches in Marinduque are Church of the holy child in Buenavista, St. Ignatius of Loyola Parish Church in Torrijos, holy cross Parish in Santa Cruz, and San Isidro Labrador Church in Mogpog.

Marinduque Culture and Heritage Tour

Marinduque is still provincial in the real sense of the word — no cities, all towns. The largest town, Boac and Santa Cruz, have the large concentration of residents, but even these commercialized towns are still laidback without the presence of modern buildings, malls, and even fast food chains which makes the province a lot more charming. The towns are still dominated by local structures that breathe culture and speak of heritage like the old ancestral houses (both the standard Filipino and Spanish-influenced houses), Boac town Hall, Casa de Don Emilio, the churches, and lots of others.

If you want to know a lot more about the history of Marinduque, you may also visit the national museum of the Philippines – Marinduque (also called Boac Museum). If you want to shop for pasalubong, the marketplace is a good place to marvel at and purchase Marinduque’s famous products like the local food, standard handicraft items, and Moriones masks.

But I will never forget my “Putong” experience! This tradition, which they also call “Tubong” is Marinduqueños way of welcoming and honoring their guests and friends. even without the putong, I already felt the warmth of the Marinduqueños, but to participate in it was something that I will remember for the rest of my life. genuinely a heartfelt welcome!

Luzon Datum från 1911 (Balanacan Station)

View from Luzon Datum
Interestingly, Marinduque, the “Heart of the Philippines”, is also the site of the Luzon Datum of 1911 national Landmark. found on top of Mt. Mataas in Mogpog, this is the monumental rock marker that identifies it as the geodetic center of the Philippines. aside from the marker, there’s also a view deck that affords visitors a panorama of the surrounding areas including Tayabas Bay, Mompong Pass, and part of Tablas Strait.

Note that you need to climb 468 steps to reach the point. but don’t worry! There are several designated rest areas must you feel the need to take a break. It’s best to go there late in the afternoon to wait for the sunset — a genuinely satisfying sight after the tiring climb up the concrete steps. Don’t forget to register at Barangay Hinanggayon’s office. Also, you may consider hiring a tricycle to make sure that you will have a ride back, especially if you plan to see the sunset.

Marinduque matresa

The absence of popular food chains and restaurants works to the advantage of the local cuisine. It highlights the flavors of Marinduque, adding rich character and identity to each meal. Casa de Don Emilio uses authentic local dishes such as Ulang-ulang (sour soup with shrimp and young coconut meat), Kare-kare (which looks and tastes a lot more like bopis and dinuguan), and Dinilawan na native chicken (uses turmeric for flavor and color).

Here are other must-try products: pinaltok (version of ginataang bilu-bilo), tuba drink, bibingka “lalaki”, sinagol (buco noodle soup), saludsod (cassava pancake), Arrowroot cookies, coco sugar, and gulay na santol. You can get your pasalubong at Rejano’s Bakery, Boac Hotel, and the marketplace.

Andra Marinduque -attraktioner

Elephant Island is also known as Bellarocca, the once exclusive luxury resort and day spa that has ceased its operation a couple of years ago. At present, there are no available boats going th