Ploning's Cuyo Island in Palawan
Cuyo is actually a group of 45 isolated islands part of the province of Palawan and yet too far from any land, between Palawan and Mindoro. The island lacks tourist facilities although there's said to be an inn and pension house, no pricey resorts and hotels that cater to mainstream tourists. There are said to be a few European retirees living on the island cherishing a slow paced life away from the rest of the world.
Ploning movie review to follow should Tutubi get to see the flick and no, this is not an advertisement for the movie :P
Cuyo Travel Information:
Cuyo town is home to an old Spanish fort, Cuyo Fort and a centuries old church.
Typical activities, as narrated by Tutubi's friend who grew up on the island, include snorkeling, beach bumming, island hopping, diving. The presence of strong winds is also ideal for kitesurfing, kiteboarding, wind surfing (boardsailing) that can give Boracay's Bulabog beach a run for its tourism money, though Cuyo is more laid back than the overrated tourist-infested island.
Other interesting islands nearby are Pamalican Island, home to the über-pricey and ultra-exclusive Amanpulo Resort, picture-perfect Pandan Island with its black volcanic rocks, the fine beach of Seland Island and Bisucay Island with coral garden good for snorkeling.
Similar to Boracay's Mt. Luho, you can also climb Mt. Aguado for a panoramic view of the whole island while Quejano beach holds promise once resorts start to mushroom in the area.
Where to stay in Cuyo:
if you have the budget, go for Amanpulo. No information yet on resorts, hotels, inns and other lodging available. Cheap homestays can be arranged though like what Tutubi is planning in the future.
How to get to Cuyo Island, Palawan:
Sea Air flies to Cuyo Island from Puerto Princesa every Tuesday and Saturday (flight time 50 minutes) and from Manila - Busuanga - Cuyo also every Tuesday and Saturday (travel time: 130 minutes, due to the stopover)
Ferries to Cuyo Island can be from Coron, Puerto Princesa City and Iloilo. Schedules and costs will be posted here once available.
Labels: Mimaropa, Palawan, Southern Tagalog
posted by backpacking philippines @ 9:31 PM,
5 Comments:
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At 11:45 PM,
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Co-produced by Juday? I love her! Anyway, is this a new film?
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At 11:56 PM,
tutubi philippines said...
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kyels, didn't know you're really such a fan of filipino movies and music. yes, it's a new film to be shown tomorrow, April 30
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At 12:36 PM,
dr_clairebear said...
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i was in pamalican as resort doc a few months ago, and from there cuyo is supposed to be 5 hours away by pump boat. hear that it's supposed to be beautiful, too.
would you know how much the fare is to cuyo via sea air roundtrip? :) one route is to go via iloilo, but the fare to iloilo by plane is around 4k, plus an 8 hour ferry trip. 8P -
At 10:07 AM,
pinoyislands.com said...
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galing after donsol, cuyo what's next ganda talga ng pilipinas
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At 12:13 AM,
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MERON PO BA KAYONG ALAM NA HOMESTAY JAN? IF MERON PO, HOW MUCH?...THANKS PWEDE PO PAEMAIL N LANG NG REPLY SA ARCHIEPERUNA@YAHOO.COM OR PAKITEXT NA LANG PO SA 0922-779-2040. SALAMAT ULI.
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