Mantigue Island is just about 4 hectares in land size. The white powdery beach glows from afar, creating a brilliant sight as you approach Mantigue. Mantigue is sometimes also called Magsaysay.
The island is surrounded by a gleaming white beach of powdery coral sand. The clear waters reveal the hard and soft corals and sea weeds that surround the island, making it ideal for swimming, snorkling and diving. In the center of mantigue is a lush, green mini-forest filled with wild grasses and several trees and plants. One side of the island is ideal for swimming as it is shallow and has few corals. while the opposite side is a deep drop off ideal for snorkling and diving.
Mahinog is 14 km south of Mambajao. A motorela covers this distance in 20 minutes. The boat ride from Mahinog to Mantigue lasts for another 20 minutes.
In exploring the island you have to have Swimming suit, hat, sunglasses and sunscreen. Snorkel, mask and fins for snorkelers.
The island is surrounded by a gleaming white beach of powdery coral sand. The clear waters reveal the hard and soft corals and sea weeds that surround the island, making it ideal for swimming., snorkeling and diving. In the center of Mantigue is a lush, green mini-forest filled with wild grasses and several trees and plants.
You will surely enjoy the powdery white sand of Mantigue... and the greenish reflection of the water is sooo inviting for a mid-day swimming. the water is not that salty that when you go swimming and open your eyes in the water without goggles is just very fine without hurting your eyes. the water is so fresh you simply cant have enough of it.
Transportation:
Rent a motorela to Mahinog PHP 150
Boat trip Mahinog-Mantigue-Mahinog PHP 500
Others:
Mask, snorkel, fins for one day PHP 50
Sleep-in and meals to be negotiated, a good idea are PHP 500 for a room and PHP 120 for the food.
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