MARINDUQUE ITINERARY: 25 Best MARINDUQUE TOURIST SPOTS and Things to Do (Travel Guide Blog 2024 for First-timers)

Traveling to Marinduque for the first time this 2024? I hope this Marinduque Travel Guide Blog with sample itinerary, list of best things to do in Marinduque, tourist spots and places to visit for first-timers help you plan your trip!

Marinduque is a heart-shaped island situated south of the island of Luzon. Considered as the smallest province in Southern Tagalog (Region IV-B/MIMAROPA), it is composed of six municipalities, namely Mogpog, Sta Cruz, Torrijos, Buenavista, Gasan and the capital town of Boac. It is famous for its annual Moriones Festival during Lenten season, but you can actually visit it any time of the year. Especially now that it's so easy to travel to Marinduque!

In this Marinduque Travel Guide Blog with sample itinerary, I will help you in planning your trip by providing useful information on how to get there, where to stay, top things to do, tourist spots and attractions, as well as where to eat and and where to buy pasalubong and souvenirs. I also included a sample Marinduque itinerary below that you may use as your guide in exploring this amazing province.

How to Get to Marinduque from Manila with Flight, Bus and Ferry Schedules (TRAVEL GUIDE)

How to go to Marinduque by plane, bus, or ferry? I'll help you with this travel guide blog with schedules and fares.

Dubbed as the "heart of the Philippines," Marinduque is one of my favorite destinations during holy week. I've visited it 4 times and three of those visits were during holy week to witness the annual Moriones Festival.

But, Marinduque is not just a holy week destination. It's a year-round destination offering a wide array of tourist spots, attractions, and exciting things to do that every traveler will surely enjoy. Aside from the annual Moriones Festival, you can also enjoy many of Marinduque's beaches, islands, mountains, caves, and so much more! In this Marinduque Travel Guide Blog, I will help to in planning your trip by providing useful information on how to get to Marinduque from Metro Manila.

MARINDUQUE MORIONES FESTIVAL: Schedule, How To Get There, Things To Do, Where To Stay and More!

Planning a trip to Marinduque this holy week to witness the Moriones Festival 2019?

Moriones Festival is a Lenten festival in the province of Marinduque. It is considered as one of the most-attended festivals in the Philippines during lenten season. It starts from Palm Sunday until Easter Sunday with various activities happening in the different towns of Marinduque. One of the highlights of the festival is the "Via Crusis" held every Good Friday with a very dramatic re-enactment of the "Passion of Christ" along the streets of every town of Marinduque.

HOTELS IN MARINDUQUE: Tahanan sa Isok and Other Hotels in Boac, Marinduque

The Province of Marinduque offers several affordable hotels, hostels, guest/pension houses, inns and resorts, most of them are located in the capital town of Boac. In my previous visits in Marinduque, I've stayed at Tahanan Sa Isok (Brgy. Isok, Boac (042) 332-1231), Happy Bunny (Barangay Mercado, Boac / (042) 332 2040) and Blue Sea Beach Resort (Brgy. Amoingon / (042) 332-1334). So if you're looking for where to stay in Boac Marinduque, check out these accommodation options that I've personally tried.

IN PHOTOS: Marinduque Moriones Festival

Moriones Festival in the Province of Marinduque is one of the most attended Lenten events in the Philippines. One of the highlights of the festival is the Via Crusis or Passion Play held every Good Friday with the re-enactment of the "Passion of Christ" and the story of Longinus, a Roman centurion who speared the crucified body of Jesus Christ.

IN PHOTOS: Witnessing "Senakulo" in Boac, Marinduque

"Senakulo" is a traditional theatrical presentation held during Lenten season in the Philippines. It is a dramatic presentation depicting the Passion of Jesus Christ: his trial, suffering and death. The word "Senakulo" was derived from the word Cenacle or the "Upper Room" which is the term used for the site of "The Last Supper". These passion plays are staple rituals and still being practiced in many provinces in the country during the Lenten season.

IN PHOTOS: Holy Wednesday Procession in Boac, Marinduque

Marinduque is one of my favorite holy week destinations in the Philippines. Last March 23, 2016, we decided to spend our holy week in Boac, the capital town of the province. This is actually my 3rd time to spend holy week in Marinduque; every visit is special and doesn't fail to amaze me on how the Marinduqueños spend the Lenten Season.

TOP PICKS: 16 Exciting Adventures to Experience in the Philippines (PART 1)

Are you tired of just visiting the usual tourist destinations? Why not do some adventurous activities that will redefine your travel experiences this year? Here's a list of my most recommended adventures to experience in the Philippines this 2016! How many of them are in your bucket list?

MORIONES FESTIVAL 2015 Schedule of Activities, How To Get There, Things To Do and Where To Stay

Moriones Festival 2015

Moriones Festival in the province of Marinduque is one of the most-attended festivals during lenten season in the Philippines. It is a week-long colorful festival and is one of the major tourist drawers of Marinduque. "Moriones" was coined from the word "morion," which literally means mask. During the festival, the scary and mighty Morions roam around the towns of Marinduque to showcase their colorful Roman centurion costumes and masks to the delight of the spectators attending the event.

Moriones Festival 2014 Schedule of Activities, Things To Do, How To Get There and Where To Stay

Moriones Festival is one of the major tourist drawers of the province of Marinduque. It is a week-long colorful festival during lenten season that starts from Palm Sunday and ends on Easter Sunday with various activities happening around the island. Moriones is coined from the word "Morion", which literally means "mask", a part of the medieval Roman armor, replicating the garb of biblical soldiers roaming around the town searching for Longinus as interpreted by local folks. During the festival, the mighty Morions of Marinduque showcase their colorful Roman costumes, to the delight of the expectators.

Join Arcobaleno Trailoutours' "31 trips in 5 Days" in Marinduque on April 16 – 20, 2014

Got any plans for Holy Week next year? Join Arcobaleno Trailoutours' annual "31 trips in 5 Days" on April 16 – 20, 2014 in the beautiful island of Marinduque! Experience the famous Moriones Festival and enjoy the island's prestine beaches, towering mountains, mysterious caves, breathtaking islands, old churches, stunning waterfalls, among many others. This one adventurous and epic journey will surely be a trip to remember!

MARINDUQUE ITINERARY: 31 Best Things to Do in Marinduque (Gasang-gasang Festival, Putungan, Boodle Fight and Going Home | Day 5 of 5)

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Time flies so fast when you're having fun. We didn't notice that it's already the last day of our 5-day Marinduque Adventure and we're about to go back home this afternoon. Anyway, we want to make the most of it, there are a lot of activities still lined up for us. So, after having our breakfast at our headquarters in Gasan, we took a short ride to the town proper for their annual Easter Sunday celebration - Gasang-gasang Festival.

MARINDUQUE ITINERARY: 31 Best Things to Do in Marinduque (Spelunking, Climbing, Beach Bumming and Trekking | Day 4 of 5)

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It's the 4th day of our 5-day Marinduque Adventure. Despite being "dead tired" from all the activities that we had in the past days (You can read them here: Day 1, Day 2 and Day 3), we still managed to wake up early for all the activities scheduled for that day. We were so excited, the organizers told us that we will get wet and dirty today. Okay! Let's get it on! Hahaha!

MARINDUQUE ITINERARY: 31 Best Things to Do in Marinduque (Hiking, Festival, Swimming, Waterfalls and More! | Day 3 of 5)

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Day 3 of our Marinduque Adventure started early to some of us as they climbed Mt. Malindig, while most of us, including me, chose to sleep until the break of dawn. While waiting for their arrival, we had breakfast, fixed our things and readied for one of the much-awaited events of this trip - to witness the Via Crusis along the streets of Boac, one of the highlights of the Moriones Festival.

MARINDUQUE ITINERARY: 31 Best Things to Do in Marinduque (Island Hopping, Beaches, Waterfalls, Caves and Hot Springs | Day 2 of 5)

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We woke early to catch the sunrise at Maniwaya island on day 2 of our 5-day Marinduque Adventure. Still very sleepy, I managed to get up and experience one of the best sunrises I've seen so far. It is magical! The sky was filled with hues of orange and blue. I 'luv it! Really stunning! What a great way to start our day!

MARINDUQUE ITINERARY: 31 Best Things to Do in Marinduque (Islands and Beaches | Day 1 of 5)

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On our first day in Marinduque, the group composed of 13 went to Tres Reyes Islands in the town of Gasan. Strangers to each other, we boarded the hired jeepney going to the docking port of the boat that will bring us the first of the three islands - Gaspar Island. Along the way, we get to know each other, from then on, I knew that this will be one exciting trip.

Pinoy Festivals: Gasang-gasang Festival 2013 in Gasan, Marinduque

Gasang-gasang Festival is a yearly colorful Easter Sunday festival in the town of Gasan, province of Marinduque. It is in celebration of the origin of the name of the town "Gasan", which came from the term "Gasang-Gasang", a type of coral that used to be seen around the town's shoreline.

Pinoy Festivals: Moriones Festival 2013, "Via Crusis along the Streets of Boac, Marinduque"

Marinduque is considered as one of the top destinations in the Philippines during the Lenten season. It is where the Moriones Festival is held every year which starts from Palm Sunday to Easter Sunday. Moriones is coined from the word "Morion", which literally means "mask", a part of the medieval Roman armor, replicating the garb of biblical soldiers roaming around the town searching for Longinus.

Pinoy Festivals: Moriones Festival 2013 Schedule of Events and Activities

The Moriones Festival is an annual colorful festival held during Holy Week in the island of Marinduque. It is a week-long celebration that starts from Palm Sunday and ends on Easter Sunday. Moriones is derived from the word "Morion", which literally means "mask" or "visor", replicating the garb of biblical Roman soldiers as interpreted by local folks.

Marinduque - Provincial Capitol Building

Marinduque is a heart-shaped island situated south of the island of Luzon. Considered as the smallest province in Southern Tagalog (Region IV-B), it is composed of six municipalities, namely Mogpog, Sta Cruz, Torrijos, Buenavista, Gasan and the capital town of Boac. One of the many tourist spots in the island is its 1927 provincial capitol building.