Marinduque, Philippines: travel guide
Island province known for Moriones Festival, hidden beaches, and relaxed island atmosphere.
- Country
- Philippines
- Currency
- PHP
- Time zone
- Asia/Manila
Top places to visit in Marinduque
Boac Cathedral
Church · 4.7 rating · about 0.5 h
A 16th-century fortress-church that served as a refuge during Dutch invasions — the spiritual heart of Marinduque.
Poctoy White Beach
Beach · 4.5 rating · about 3 h
A pristine white-sand beach on Marinduque's east coast — calm clear water and a backdrop of coconut palms.
Malbog Hot Spring
Nature · 4.2 rating · about 1.5 h · entry PHP 50
Natural hot spring pools in a forested setting — Marinduque's answer to geothermal relaxation.
Moriones Festival Site
Cultural · 4.1 rating · about 0.8 h
Marinduque hosts the Easter Moriones Festival — townspeople dress as Roman soldiers in colorful masks and chase the legend of Longinus.
Tres Reyes Islands
Beach · 5.0 rating · about 4 h · entry PHP 200
Three small forested islands named after the Three Kings — pristine coral reefs and white sand in Marinduque's south.
Bathala Caves
Nature · about 2 h · entry PHP 50
A cave system named after the supreme deity of pre-colonial Tagalog beliefs — stalactites, bats, and an underground pool.
Things to do
- Moriones Festival Mask Parade Cultural · 4 h
- Boac Heritage Town & Cathedral Walk Heritage · 1.5 h
- Tres Reyes Islands Snorkeling Boat · 6 h · from PHP 290 per person
- Bathala Cave Spelunking Adventure Adventure · 3 h · from PHP 180 per person
Where to stay in Marinduque
- Island Town about PHP 1,800 per night
Island with beach and cultural accommodation
Hotels
- Marina Marinduque Hotel and Resort 4-star · PHP 5,000 to PHP 6,500 per night
- Marinduque Eco-Lodge 2-star · PHP 1,500 to PHP 3,500 per night
- Boac Hotel Marinduque 2-star · PHP 1,200 to PHP 2,800 per night
Where to eat
- Kamay Kainan Boac Filipino · about PHP 100 per person
- Tres Reyes Seafood Grill Filipino, Seafood · about PHP 200 per person
- Marinduque Heritage Café Filipino · about PHP 100 per person
Getting around
- Scooter Rental main way to get around
Seeded from the curated primary_local_modes array; per-city parameters not yet researched.
- Tricycle main way to get around
Seeded from the curated primary_local_modes array; per-city parameters not yet researched.
- Walking
Every city has walking. 2.5 km ceiling is a placeholder default, not a researched per-city figure -- Singapore is sheltered and air-conditioned, Bangkok often has no pavement.
Safety and scams to avoid
Money exchange short-change
Major tourist zones
Cashier counts notes quickly, palms one, then re-counts and accuses you of being short.
How to avoid it: Use credit card. Count change yourself before stepping away.