Masbate Tourist Attractions Set 1
LIMESTONE HILLS
Believed to have been inhabited by the Kalanay people. These early inhabitants practices jar burials. Excavations yielded human bones.
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.
CATANDAYAGAN FALLS Tical Island
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.
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.
KALANAY FALLS Nabangig, Palanas
Located in Brgy. Nabangig, famous for its theatrical structure, a family haven for horseback riding and exotic entertainment of the Barangay folks.
BAT-ONGAN CAVES
For daring and adventurous visitors. It is approximately 10 kilometers from the subterrane to Mandaon town.
UNDERWATER CAVE
This cave is located within the jurisdiction of Barangay Boca Enga’o 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 drying 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.
April 21 2008 05:13 am | Bicol and Masbate
