Mindoro Travel Guide
Surrounded by intense natural beauty, Mindoro is a wild yet inviting island located comfortably close to Manila.
- Worth It?
- If you have just arrived in the Philippines and want to explore the area around Manila.
- What to Do
- swimming, sunbathing, hiking through the jungle, scuba diving.
- Best Time to Go
- the best months to hang out at the beach are May and June.
- How Long?
- A day or two is enough time to explore Mindoro.
- Trivia
- Mindoro takes its name from Mina de Oro, which refers to the fact that the Spanish used to mine for gold here.
Mindoro makes a good starting point to explore the Philippines and discover the true beauty and character of the country. Although Mindoro is a popular tourist spot, it has managed to retain its savage wildness and many parts of the island are still covered with virgin jungle.
However, those who are searching for a tropical island paradise will be able to find what they are looking for on Mindoro as there are a number of beautiful beaches where visitors can lay back and soak up the sun or swim in the crystal clear water.
Travel to Mindoro - Getting There
Mindoro has its own airport, with regular flights arriving from Manila (45 minutes). Most people arrive by boat, however, and there are regular ferries for places such as Caticlan (4 hours) and Romblon (3 hours).
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