Our favourite places to stay on this sleepy Cebu island.
Contributed by Janice in Wanderland
Thinking of going on a vacation but are on a tight budget? Wanna be away from the city but only have the weekends to spare? Let me share with you how we spent less than ₱2,000 for 2 days in Marinduque, the heart of the Philippines and the fifth smallest province in the country.
Also read: How Our Barkada Visited Apo Island and Siquijor for Just ₱2,560 Each
Marinduque isn’t just famous because of their Moriones Festival but also for the nice beaches that you will surely love. I’m pretty sure they wouldn’t name it as the heart of the Philippines if nothing is special about it aside from the fact that it is heart-shaped.
It took us 6-7 hours to get to Maniwaya Island, which is where we had our accommodations booked. Maniwaya is just a small island with solar power as their main source of electricity. There’s still signal in the island so you don’t need to worry about not being able to update your social media.
We chose to stay in Villa Atilana because of its bamboo-made architecture — it is cooler than those that are made of concrete. Not only do they serve good food but the owners are also very accommodating. We were welcomed by the owner like we were their relatives who came to visit. It felt like we were home in an unfamiliar place.
With Atilana Rodriguez, Villa Atilana owner
Our first stop was the Ungab Rock Formation, which is a rock that towers about 100 feet above sea level. The different shades of blue of the sea was so stunning. It is definitely one of the must-see places when in Marinduque.
The sand bar is only visible from 3pm onwards. So, it would be best if it’s your last stop during island hopping.
Also read: My Barkada Trip: 2 Days in the Unspoilt Paradise of Calaguas for PHP 3,900 Each
Sunrise in Maniwaya Island. #nofilterneeded
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Total cost per person: ₱1,980
Also read: My South Cebu Trip: 4 Days of Great Adventure with My Barkada
Marinduque has a lot to offer; we would probably go back for more!
Happy travels!
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