7 Ways to enjoy Sibuyan island "The Galapagos of Asia"

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Leave nothing but a memory!

Trees, Animals, Oceans & mountains: They can survive without us (Humans), but we (Humans) can't survive without them. They support our life. Don't give them our waste as a payback reward on what they had given to us. Let's protect our HOME!

Brief history of Sibuyan Island

    Sibuyan is located in Sibuyan Sea along Romblon Province, Philippines. It has 2 prominent peaks, Mt. Guiting-Guiting and Mt. Nailog. The people speak Sibuyanon of Romblomanon, a Visayan dialect. Sibuyan island is also the historical site of "WW2''s Battle of Sibuyan Sea" where American's and Japanese's battleships were deployed, including the world famous MUSASHI, the biggest Japanese battleship which sunk on October 24, 1944.

    The island is known as "The Galapagos of Asia", because it has remained in isolation from the rest of the world since its formation. The people in this island,the Sibuyanon, are protecting their Natural resources from miners and irresponsible tourist by  educating them on proper disposal of garbage and disallowing Land mining and cutting of trees. Sibuyanon are friendly and generous that's why some of the foreigners choose to stay and live here.

Awesome destination in the Island

1.) Mt. Guiting-Guiting Natural Park

     It was established as Natural park to protect the forest which are mainly in the center and north of the island."The saw-toothed mountain", in reference to its jagged ridge, is located at the heart of the Sibuyan island. This mountain is still considered as one of the most difficult and challenging Philippine mountain to climb.😉🌴🌿🏭⛵

Tourist Reminders: Sibuyanon are strictly maintaining and protecting the island by collecting your trash. Please bring your trash with you upon leaving the mountain and throw it on a proper trash bins.

View of Mt. Guiting-Guiting from a Ferry boat.

      
2.) Cresta de Gallo Island

      Almost about an hour from the island of Sibuyan you can get to see and experience the crystal clear waters along the shoreline of the islet. The place was paradise with breathtaking views. The turquoise water, warm white sand on your feet, the humming of the birds, the serenity of the waves and the long stretch of sand bar, truly, the place is a perfect getaway. 😃😄🏭🌏🌄

Tourist Reminders: Sibuyanon are strictly maintaining and protecting the island by collecting your trash. Please bring your trash with you upon leaving the island and throw it on a proper trash bins.

Long stretch of white sand bar at Cresta de Gallo Island

Turquoise water at Cresta de Gallo Island

3.) Cantingas River Resort

      The Resort is located at San Fernando, Sibuyan Romblon Philippines near Taclobo. Cantingas River  Resort declared as the #2 Cleanest River in the world. It is a perfect summer getaway for its cool and     crystal clear water. The Zipline is now out of  service but you can still enjoy your stay by refreshing         yourself to its natural pool, jump off the diving board into the turquoise water of the river, River               trekking and lie down on the stair-shaped boulders  for natural form of massage.😄😍🏊

       The river is not only for bathing and wellness but also a source of Electricity via Hydro electric          power plant. 

   Tourist Reminders: Sibuyanon are strictly maintaining and protecting the island by collecting your      trash. Please bring your trash with you upon leaving the River and throw it on a proper trash bins. 

View from Diving board

Kids plunging into the cold crystalline water of Cantingas River

4.) Falls

Busay Falls- Located at Sitio Cangumba, Brgy. Azagra, San Fernando Sibuyan Romblon Philippines just inside the Rafol Residences. The best season of the year to come here, according to the locals, is from September to January.

Dagubdub River & WaterFalls- Located at Sitio Countryside, Brgy. Espanya, San Fernando Romblon. According to the locals, it has 4 level of falls.

Bila-Bila Falls- Located at Barangay Canjalon, Sibuyan Romblon.

5.) Lamaw Hills Light House

     Located at Sitio Gotusun, Brgy. Azagra, Sibuyan Romblon Province. Aside from hiking going to the Light House, you can also enjoy the overlooking view of Lamaw "local term for a lake", an offshore view of Cresta de Gallo, Boracay Island and Tablas Island on the top of the hill where the Parola is located. While resting, you can also enjoy and appreciate the bursting purplish red sunset.😎😍🌊🌞🌄

Tourist Reminders: Sibuyanon are strictly maintaining and protecting the island by collecting your trash. Please bring your trash with you upon leaving the place and throw it on a proper trash bins.

Lamaw Hills Light House

View of Lamaw "Lake" at the top of the Hills

Purplish red sunset at Lamaw lake

6.) Beaches

      Aside from what I have mentioned above, Sibuyan Island is surrounded by world class quality beaches. Wherein, you can find  a variety color and shapes of rocks and pebbles along the shoreline. Even if the island is still isolated, resorts and cottages are available for you to stay overnight or for weeks so you could enjoy your stay. Light House Inn is one of them, offering rooms overnight for cheaper rate. 🌅🌍😄

Tourist Reminders: Sibuyanon are strictly maintaining and protecting the island by collecting your trash. Please bring your trash with you upon leaving the beach and throw it on a proper trash bins.

Old Landing area Shoreline

Cangumba Shoreline

Azagra shoreline

7.) Sibuyan Island sunset

   Yes! From the fantastic view of broad daylight up to setting of the sun. You can still enjoy and experience the majestic beauty of the island during sunset. Showing her beauty from sunrise to sunset is just a magnificent sight. 😄🙌🌞🌝🌓

Tourist Reminders: Sibuyanon are strictly maintaining and protecting the island by collecting your trash. Please bring your trash with you upon leaving the beach and throw it on a proper trash bins.

 Light House Inn Shoreline

    There you go. Make sure you already reserved tickets for your trip since they only have limited schedules & tickets going to Sibuyan Island. You can contact Navios Shipping Line or 2Go for the reservation of tickets and schedules located at Batangas port or Starhorse shipping lines in Lucena port.

Enjoy and Keep the Earth Clean & Green!😌😄

Source: Wikipedia