Marinduque 3D2N Itinerary
Marinduque 3D2N
Itinerary
Marinduque
is dubbed as the heart of the Philippines due to its geographical location that
looks like a heart shape. The heart of the Philippines has such an overpoweringly
and attractive destinations that magnets the adventurers and nature lovers. It
has a power to arouse interest for the tourists to visit in. Marinduque is
known for eminent mountains, agricultural lands and pristine islands and
beaches which where can be safely to swim on and dive on. Marinduque is part of
MIMAROPA region in Luzon and best known for its grandiose celebration of the
Moriones Festival during the Holy Week. Despite its erratic ferry schedule,
this is a destination that will find hard to leave!
To
further enhance the knowledge, personality and skills of the 4th
year BS Tourism Management students, the school administrator organized
ECOTOURISM EXPOSURE for the students last November 9-11 2018 (Friday-Sunday) at
Marinduque with Maniwaya Island Tour as part of the course requirement in Eco
Tourism and be more knowledgeable in the field of tourism industry.
The
departure time from Tarlac City on November 8, 2018 is exactly 2pm. We took a
bus ride going to Avenida
Terminal. Toyota Hi-ace Van arrived and transferred us in
General Luna Port at 6am.
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| BSTM 4A |
Day1- Island Hopping at Ungab Rock Formation and Palad Sand Bar
The
boat transferred us in Maniwaya Island at exactly 8:40am. We stayed in Cabana
accommodation at Wawie’s Beach Resort, took a quick breakfast and rested for a
little longer. The resort is proud of their white sand. Maniwaya Island is the
main tourist attraction in the province of Marinduque and it is specifically
located in the Municipality of Santa Cruz. It proudly promotes the beautiful
fine white sand beaches of the island that reflects the bright glow of the sun
during day time and be mesmerized by the crystal clear turquoise water of its
seashore.
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Maniwaya Island
Wawie's Beach Resort
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| Wawie's Beach Resort |
Cabana accommodation
We ate lunch and rested for a little bit to get ready for the Island Hopping. The
boat transferred us in Ungab Rock Formation. The magnificent Ungab Rock Formation
is found in Mongpong Island of the Municipality of Santa Cruz. It took half
hour from Maniwaya Island. The place is really wonderful, attractive and
mesmerizing as if there’s a spell.
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| Ungab Rock Formation |
After
taking pictures, we moved to the next destination which is the famous Palad
Sand Bar. Palad Sand Bar has the same type of sand and usually appears every
early in the morning. It depends if the time is on low tide. And luckily, even
if it is in the late afternoon, I got the chance to witness and discovered the
fantastic Palad Sand Bar of Marinduque! I took pictures and of course to share it on social media. It is once in the lifetime! We enjoyed the clear turquoise
green water and goofed around.
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| Palad Sand Bar |
 Groufie with Grupong Salot |
 Groufie with Grupong Salot
Afterward,
we back to Maniwaya Island and had a dinner. We also have socialization with
floral theme. It was so nice to bond with my classmates and instructor together
with the other people. Marinduquenos are also bighearted when it comes to the
tourists. They are very warm and hospitable as if they knew you for a long time
and will treat you like a family. Furthermore, Marinduque is also one of the safest
provinces in the Philippines due to very low crime rate.
Day 2- Round
Marinduque Tour
We’re
up around 5am to eat breakfast and of course for the next trip. At exactly 7am,
the boat transferred us to the Port of Santa Cruz. It took one hour from the
Maniwaya Island. Toyota Hi-ace Van is our transportation for the Marinduque
Roundtrip Tour. The first destination was the oldest church in the municipality
and it is where the procession starts and ends during Good Friday and Moriones
Festival the Santa Cruz Marinduque Parish Church.
Port of Santa Cruz
Sta. Cruz Marinduque Parish Church
In front of Santa Cruz Marinduque Parish Church is the Morion Statue, the land-marker of Santa Cruz.
Morion Statue
We
of course decided to buy pasalubong in Rejano’s Marinduque Deli. I have to try
their famous Arrowroot. The goods were very inexpensive so you guys must try
here.
The
Boac Cathedral is kilometers away from the last destination but it is worth the
wait because of the admiration I have to the appearance of the church.
Boac Cathedral
There
are several eateries in Boac-Malusak but we preferred in the place which where
look like an old house from the Spanish time, in the Kusina sa Plaza. Inside the
eatery are the people who are very accommodating and friendly to the tourists.
I ordered adobong atay paired with yummy and sweet dessert.
After
lunch, we went to the next destination which is the St. Joseph Parish Church in
Gasan.
St. Joseph Parish Church
Torrijos
Luneta Park is on its way. As expected, the sea is very peaceful and relaxing.
It is the perfect place for removing bad vibes because I believe that “Vitamin
Sea is all you need.”
Torrijos Luneta Park
The
last but not the least destination for today is the famous Poctoy White Beach.
Poctoy White Beach is combination of clear blue water and sand that is rough to
fine texture. The whole place is perfect making it very photogenic, picturesque
and instagramable not only for millennials but to everyone.
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Poctoy White Beach
Day 3
Last
daaaaaaaaay here in Maniwaya. It’s so sad to think that everything has its end.
I woke up early in the morning to enjoy and take pictures because there’s a
saying “Take nothing but pictures.” We ate lunch in dahon ng saging to be more enjoyable. It rain for a bit but it didn’t
stop us from eating and I think that it was one of the best parts that I had
experienced here in Maniwaya Island.
After
lunch, we packed our things and the boat transferred us in the last destination
which is the Balanacan View Deck. Marinduque has the potential to be one of the
richest provinces in the Philippines when it comes to tourist spots. From the
view deck, you can see the islands and the seas that look like a painting. It
is art that given by our Almighty God and I am one of the luckiest people that
witnessed this creation.
Balanacan View Deck
Upon
arrival at the Balanacan Port of Mogpog, Marinduque, you’ll be greeted by the
largest statue of Our Lady of the Immaculate Conception who is also the patron
saint of the capital of Marinduque.
We
took M/V Virgen de Penafrancia IX (RORO- Roll On/Roll Off) so that the Toyota
Hi-ace Van could transfer us in Manila. While we are heading home inside the
van, we stopped in Bulaluhan Eatery to eat dinner. The food was okay so my tummy
became happy. After our session, we took a bus ride and went home.
All
in all, I enjoyed in Marinduque that is also known as the “heart of the
Philippines.” The body pain and lack of sleep are nothing when you’re with
awesome and beautiful people. I will
surely get back there but now with my family.
Until the next adventure!!
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