Masbate's Tourist Attraction
Rodeo Filipino
Cattle raising is a trademark of the province as
well as the major source of livelihood. Hence,
the Rodeo highlights the Masbate Livestock
Week and features various sports activities
such as grand rodeo parade, agro-livestock fair,
individual and group competitions in bull riding,
steer wrestling, carabao race and other
traditional Filipino games.
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LIMESTONE HILLS |
Believed to have been inhabited by the Kalanay
people. These early inhabitants practices jar burials.
Excavations yielded human bones.
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MATANGTUBIG SPRING |
A unique spring with three sources. The spring comes
out of a rock. Trees and lush vegetation give shade in
the area around the spring.
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CATANDAYAGAN FALLS
Tical Island
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One of the most beautiful falls in the province. It
cascades from 60 feet to its base where multi-colored
fishes cavort. It is one hour by motorboat from the
capital.
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TALISAY BEACH |
Famous for the rocks which serve as natural diving
board for swimmers. This is found 13 kilometers
southwest of San Fernando in Ticao Island. Smooth,
shiny pebbles of various sizes abound.
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KALANAY FALLS
Nabangig, Palanas
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Located in Bgy. Nabangig, famous for its theatrical
structure, a family haven for horseback riding and
exotic entertainment of the Barangay folks.
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BAT-ONGAN CAVES
Mandaon, Masbate
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For daring and adventurous visitors. It is
approximately 10 kilometers from the subterrane to
Mandaon town.
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UNDERWATER CAVE
Claveria
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This cave is located within the jurisdiction of Barangay
Boca Engaņo the entrance of which is undersea.
During high tide, it will take even an unskilled diver
only a few seconds to enter the cave; it is neck-deep
djring low tide. Inside the cave are will-sealed human
caskets carved out of solid wood believed to be 500
years old that still contain human remains. Each
caskets measures 24 inches in length and 12 inches in
width.
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SOMBRENO ISLAND
San Pascual
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Hot-shaped island with stretches of white sand
beaches.
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CAGPATING ISLAND
Monreal, Masbate
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It is noted for its crystal-clear waters and beautiful
pebbles on one side and a deep rocky side that
provides a panoramic view of Masbate Island.
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VEAGAN ISLAND, MAGCARAGET HAMORAWON & DAQUIT-DAQUIT ISLAND
Dimasalang, Masbate
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This island is the get-way to the exotic. Naro Bay of
this Municipality, ideal for Island-hopping, scuba diving,
wind surfing and noted for its beautiful beaches.
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TINALISAYAN ISLAND |
Located in Burias Island, this enchanting place is ideal
for sunbathing and swimming.
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BUGUI POINT LIGHTHOUSE
Aroroy, Masbate |
Located at barangay Gumahaang, constructed during
the Spanish era.
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JINTOTOLO LIGHTHOUSE,
JINTOTOLO ISLAND
Balud, Masbate
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Picturesque in its 19th century architecture. |
COLORADO LIGHTHOUSE
Aroroy, Masbate
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Believed to have been built during the Spanish era but
renovated during the American regime.
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AROROY BEACH |
A fast-becoming attraction among excursionists. Its
unspoiled natural beauty is the dominant feature.
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MATABA-TINIGBAN TO NAPAYAUN ISLAND
Aroroy, Masbate
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A five-kilometer stretch of glittering white sands. At
Napayauan Island, the surrounding water is full of
marine life. It is ideal for snorkel and scuba diving.
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CAMBATANG and CANGCAYAT BEACHES
Aroroy Masbate
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Famous for white sands and crystal-clear waters. |
KI-ALBAY RIVE and BEACH
Claveria, Masbate
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This beach extends east-southeast from the town
proper with an approximate length of one and a half
kilometers of sandy and well-polished pebbles ending in
Ki-albay River, a place believed to have been inhabited
first by people from Albay.
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SAN ISIDRO ISLAND
Claveria Masbate
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This beach is located in barangay San Isidro extending
south to east from the barangay proper with an
approximate and aggregate length of four (4)
kilometers. Its fine and silvery white sand can easily
accommodate over a thousand people. The bottom of
the sea is clear and sandy extending some one hundred
meters from the shoreline with a gradual depth of 5 to
7 feet during high tide. Extending further from the
shoreline are beautiful and colorful coral reefs which
are inhabited by a wide variety of fishes. The beach is
lined by coconut trees.
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PUTTING ISLAND
Claveria, Masbate
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Famous for its wide and white sands polanged with
crystal clear water.
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ALTA VISTA FALLS
(San Fernando) ticao Island
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One of the most unique falls in the country. It is a
zigzag cascade from 45 feet toits base where multi-
colored fishes cavort.
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CADULOU BEACH |
Famous for swimming & sunbathing.
Perfect for its serenity, the undisturbed crystal-clear
water and friendly people of this barangay. |