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Occidental Mindoro: Visit

Province in Mimaropa, Luzon · 11 towns and cities

Place San Jose, Occidental Mindoro by an editor

White Island

White Island has a long powdery beach where buried turtle eggs are occasionally found. It has an almost mile-long beach with smooth and powdery white sand. The tranquil and peaceful island is an ideal place for swimming, scuba diving and …

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Place Nature reserve Occidental Mindoro, MIMAROPA Region by an editor

Apo Reef Natural Park

A coral reef park in the middle of the Mindoro Strait, west of the province. The shallow reefs there are dangerous to shipping, so a light station went up on Bajo Apo Island inside the park to warn ships off …

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San Jose Municipal Plaza

The town center and the destination, locals and tourist alike. Also has a park. Town festivities and events are also held in this area especially in the grandstand area. A handful of souvenirs and merchandise can be bought here especially …

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Place Island Occidental Mindoro, MIMAROPA Region by an editor

Lubang Island

The largest of the seven islands in the Lubang Group, off the northwest tip of Mindoro and 117 kilometres southwest of Manila. The group sits on its own, away from any larger landmass, which makes its wildlife both unusual and …

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Ambulong Island

Ambulong Island is a 30-km² island with fine beaches, cliffs and abundant coral formations. It is characterized by white sand beaches, cliffs along pillars jutting out of the water, and underwater caves. Coral gardens and tropical fish are abundant in …

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Place Lighthouse Occidental Mindoro, MIMAROPA Region by an editor

Cabra Island Lighthouse

A Spanish-era lighthouse on the north-westernmost island of the Lubang group, now closed to visitors because the structure has fallen apart. Ships entering the Philippines from the South China Sea picked up the Cabra light first, and it pointed them …

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Aroma Beach

A favorite sport for local residents near San Jose Airport. The beach is named after aroma trees in the area.

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Itinerary 3 days, 10 stops San Jose via Wikivoyage

A 3-day plan built from the See, Do and Eat listings in Wikivoyage's San Jose (Mindoro) guide. The stops are in an order that keeps each day close together. Check …

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Old Mangarin

Ruins of a Spanish coastal colonial fort. It contains four cannons which was used as defence against pirates during the colonial era. The area is connected by a wooden hanging bridge.

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Ilin Island

Ilin Island has a village of shell divers, being abundant in shells and coral reefs. There are ancient burial caves of early Chinese traders, ethnic fishing villages, and numerous dive sites from which to view many tropical fishes. Lush foliage …

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Inasakan Beach

A sight at Ilin Island, San Jose.

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Second Landing Marker

World War II Marker commemorating the second landing of Gen. Douglas MacArthur in the Philippines in December 15, 1944 which led to the Liberation of Manila and mainland Luzon from occupying Japanese forces. The granite marker is complemented by three …

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  1. Check the opening hours and the fee on the page.
  2. Bring cash: many gates and boats do not take cards.
  3. Take your trash with you.