Occidental Mindoro a Hidden Paradise

We started to travel via Batangas City where all hubs going to nearby island start, It's no hassle travelling at dawn , no traffic .You may take the ship of Montenegro Line to Abra de Ilog Occidental Mindoro

Batangas City port area

                                                      

We started off to  a very interesting spot in Occidental Mindoro in town of Sablayan that you can take a pure bliss in visiting both river and beach. The town nestled in the middle of map of Occidental its so vast. I was invited by a friend to discovered the hidden paradise of their town. 

Occidental Mindoro mountain ranges

Due to its mountain ranges they didnt even bother with typhoon , they are blessed in terms of geographic location. 

Patrick River in Sablayan 

Who would have thought its in the Philippines? The name of the river sounds foreign. Most of local kids are enjoying this river its so cool and refreshing. My son said " Mom this is my accomplishment my first time ever swimming in the river'.

The Golden Gate of Sablayan Town

You can imagine that townfolks build this thing? It's wondeful . But only motorcycle and bikes can pass on this bridge. 

Pandan Island 

You can go to the beach via motorboat to the island in less than 30 mins. This beach is unexplored and not yet commercialized, you can see a sea turtle on the seabed while you're in a boat. You can get cross with sea snake named walo walo. In the island, you can see tikling and eagle. 

Dried Fish a town specialties
It's pasalubong time to bring in Manila. You can choose a wide variety of dried fishes and most of their products are sent in Manila. Let's buy for our dear friends who weren't able to be with us on this trip.


What we asked for aside from eating fresh catch fishes? 

They serve a freshly cooked crab

A Filipino "ceviche" known as kilawin a delicacy which the province is well known for. This is usually cooked with vinegar with fresh herb with ginger. 

I will surely miss this areas of beach and rivers where I can sit back and relax. To get there have your first entry point in Batangas City Port via SLEX you may take the bus ride or travel via car. Transfer to ship going to Occidental Mindoro