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Polo, Maniwaya, and Mongpong Islets Offer Triple Enjoyment

 

 

 

 

 

 

POLO, MANIWAYA AND MONGPONG ISLETS

 

Photo from: http://www.blissfulguro.com/2012/09/maniwaya-island-stacruz-marinduque.html

 

Polo, Maniwaya and  Mompong Islands – Set on the northeastern fringes of the Municipality of Sta. Cruz lies these three major islands. Formed underwater during the late Pliestocene era were quiet marine conditions made favorable the development of massive coral beds, these terraced coral deposits lays the major composition of the three islands that now explains the long stretches of powdery white sand beaches it now possess.  Read More:  https://loydtraveltrail.blogspot.com/2016/02/magnificent-marinduque.html

 

Photo from:  https://www.tripadvisor.co.uk/LocationPhotoDirectLink-g1026955-d3655245-i54602299-Maniwaya_Island-Marinduque_Island_Mimaropa.html

 

Off the coast of Sta. Cruz are the islets of Polo, Mongpong and Maniwaya. Polo is only 35 minutes by boat from the pier. A white sand beach and 10-foot sandy cliffs line its coast. Only 15 to 20 minutes away from the Polo is Maniwaya, whose powdery white sand beach could rival that of Boracay island. Northeast of the Maniwaya is another beach similar to White Beach of Torrijos.

Mongpong, the farthest from the mainland, is approximately 20 to 25 minutes by boat from Maniwaya. Northeast of this islet lies a kilometer’s stretch of white coral beach almost similar to the one in Elephant Island.

There are no tourist facilities in these islets. Visitors are advised to bring drinking water, sleeping bags and tents for longer stay in the area. Read More: http://www.visitmyphilippines.com/index.php?title=Natural&func=all&pid=6682

 

Photo from:  https://roamulofied.wordpress.com/2015/04/22/marinduque-the-heart-of-the-philippines/

 

Ticked another Philippine province off my bucket list! Marinduque is an island in the Luzon island group of the Philippines, east of Mindoro, south of Quezon and north of Romblon. The province is home to the Moriones Festival held during Holy Week. It is dubbed as the “Heart” of the Philippines because one, it’s shaped like a heart and two, it’s located at the heart/center of the Philippines.

Our destinations: Maniwaya and Mongpong Islands.

It was a roughly 3-hour bus ride from Manila to Lucena. From Lucena you need to take a roro to Balanacan port which takes around 2-3 hours as well. From the port, another 45-minute boat ride to Maniwaya Island.  Read More:  http://www.enjayneer.com/2015/04/what-to-see-at-heart-of-philippines.html

 

Other Photos

 

Photo from:  http://trip-suggest.com/philippines/mimaropa/polo/

 

Photo from:  http://travelveteran.com/2015/11/11/16-best-unspoiled-philippine-beach-destinations/

 

Photo from:  https://loydtraveltrail.blogspot.com/2016/02/magnificent-marinduque.html

 

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TABLE OF CONTENTS

 

Marinduque Island Province, Home of Moriones Festival

Where is Marinduque and How to Get There

Interesting Tourist Spots in Marinduque

Colorful Festivals in Marinduque

Awesome Beaches in Marinduque

Enjoy Your Stay in Marinduque

Marinduque Photo Gallery

Marinduque Video Collections

 

 

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