Cabra Island of Lubang, Occidental Mindoro is a wonderful place to relax and explore new cultures and meet new people.
Hi! I am John, the guest writer of Sarah’s blog ‘Ready Set Go and Share’ (this blog).
I traveled in Cabra Island of Lubang, Mindoro with my friends.
One of my friends is a local of that beautiful place, rich with traditions and natural resources.
In this post, I will show you how to see the beauty of Lubang, Mindoro and meet the people and be like them there. (Updated Last: May 1, 2020)
How to get there in Cabra Island
From Pasay
- Go to BSC Pasay terminal (located in Sogo Hotel in Pasay Rotonda )
- Go inside of the terminal to find for bus going to Nasugbu
- Ride the bus with the signboard Nasugbu
- Batman Starexpress Corp (BSC) is the bus company.
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| Batman Starexpress Corp bus going to Nasugbu has a terminal in Pasay. Image by Mark Legaspi |
From Nasugbu to Lubang
- Once you have arrived at the bus stop of Nasugbu you should be seeing the big sign of I love Nasugbu.
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| Nasugbu, Batangas near Wawa Port in going to Lubang, Mindoro. Image by Erlinda Legaspi |
2. From there take a tricycle ride going to Wawa Port where you will be riding a Fast Craft
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| Wawa Port in Nasugbu, Batanagas has boat trips to Lubang, Mindoro. Image by Mark Legaspi |
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| Fast Craft in going to Cabra Island, Lubang Mindoro is located at the port of Nasugbu, Batangas. Image by Mark Legaspi |
Fares:
From Pasay
from Nasugbu BSC Bus Terminal to Wawa Port
Tricycle – minimum fare of 60 Php
From Nasugbu to Lubang
Fastcraft (Aircon)
420 Php/head – student/senior citizen
*Update from LGU of Lubang, Mindoro:
PATALASTAS:
Nagpalabas na po ng Memorandum Order (Phase-out of Wooden Hull Passenger Boat) ang MARINA effective July 01, 2018 na hindi na papayagan mkpgbyahe ang mga bangka. ( message from.Phil. Coast Guard)
Travel Duration
- From Pasay to Nasugbu
Bus Travel:
2 – 2 1/2 hours
- From Nasugbu to Lubang
Fast Craft Travel:
2 hours
Bus and Boat schedule
- 2am — 1st trip
- 4am — for the 9 am boat trip to Lubang, Mindoro
Note:
(during summer you have to be early due to many passengers)
From Nasugbu to Lubang
Boat trips are always at 9 AM
What did we do there?
1. Spanish lighthouse of Cabra Island
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| The Spanish Lighthouse in Cabra Island of Lubang, Mindoro. Image by Arnold Tovillo ||| |
2. Balibago beach of Cabra Island
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| The beautiful Balibago Beach in Cabra Island of Lubang, Mindoro. Image by Mark Legaspi |
3. Kima beach of Cabra Island
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| Kima Beach in Cabra Island of Lubang, Mindoro. Image by Mark Legaspi |
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| Kima Beach in Cabra Island of Lubang, Mindoro. Image by Mark Legaspi |
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| You can hire a boat for a minimal cost especially when divided with friends to go to Kima Beach in Lubang, Mindoro. Image by Mark Legaspi |
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| Cliff diving at Kima Beach in Cabra Island of Lubang, Mindoro. Image by Mark Legaspi |
You can do cliff diving as seen on the video and image above.
4. Mahangkig beach of Cabra Island
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| This is Mahangkig Beach in Cabra Island of Lubang, Mindoro. Image by Abigail Legaspi |
5. Apparition site “Burol Church” of Cabra Island
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| Having a picture taken at the Apparition Site, Burol Church in Cabra Island of Lubang Island, Mindoro. Image by Mark Legaspi |
| The NEW Apparition Church Cabra Island, Mindoro. Image by Mark Legaspi |
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| My friends had their picture taken at the Apparition Site Burol Church of Cabra Island in Lubang Island, Mindoro. Image by Marianelle Legaspi Tarcena |
For souvenir items of Cabra Island of Lubang, Occidental Mindoro
There is a newly opened souvenir shop located in JMLA Stores of Cabra Island. They offer t-shirt and mugs with designs of some of the famous places in Lubang Island. Check out there FB page here.
Souvenir mugs from a newly opened souvenir shop located in JMLA Stores of Cabra Island. Image by Mark Legaspi
Souvenir t-shirts from a newly opened souvenir shop located in JMLA Stores of Cabra Island. Image by Mark Legaspi
More on what to do with my 8 days vacation there where I had the chance to be a part of their traditional feast.
The Fiesta in Lubang, Mindoro
It’s the greatest time to go there during fiesta season in Sitio Libis. Good thing I had the chance to have a vacation and witness their annual feast through my friend Mark Legaspi, who is a local.
Their fiesta event is on Apr 28 – May 1. And what’s interesting here is that even OFW’s go back home to their hometown during this time.
So here are some of the fiesta events in that certain Sitio Libis in Isla de Cabra and other activities in that whole island that I have witnessed and experienced also which you may want it also.
- Coronation Night
– There is a 3 queens in this event which they’ll have some form of like fund-raising for each queen, whoever gets the highest amount will be crowned as the queen of Fiesta.
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| Coronation Night in Cabra Island of Lubang, Mindoro. Image by Erlinda Legaspi |
- Auditorium Night
– A night full of traditional dancing with their chosen partners.
- Island Marathon
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| Marathon during the fiesta in Cabra Island of Lubang, Mindoro. Image by Mark Legaspi |
- Eating Estofado almost every day
– This is a stewed pork dish served with fried plantains which I was eating almost everyday when I was there, and I love every bite of it!
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| Estofado, a traditional food in in Cabra Island of Lubang, Mindoro. Image by Mark Legaspi |
here are some activities of Fiesta events where I didn’t have a chance to witness:
- Agawan ng biik
- Bankathon
here are some activities not related to Fiesta events:
- Ikot Isla through banca Flonareda
- Parola climbing
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| The Parola site in Cabra Island of Lubang, Mindoro. Image by Zander Servando |
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| The view at the Parola in Cabra Island of Lubang, Mindoro. Image by Mark Legaspi |
- Sunrise and sunset view
– It’s always nice to see the sunrise everyday while I’m having a morning walk. And also on a beach seeing the view of sunrise, sipping some hot coffee while feeling the fresh air. For me that’s priceless!
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| Hamekame wave pose of the sunrise in Lubang, Mindoro. Image by Mark Legaspi |
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| Sunshine in Lubang, Mindoro. Image by Mark Legaspi |
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| Orangy and Bluish skies during sunset in Lubang, Mindoro. Image by Mark Legaspi |
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| I am a Certified Lubangero and I will see you again. Image by Mark Legaspi |
The activities, memories and people are truly treasures in my heart. I will surely go back to Lubang, Mindoro during the fiesta. And I am a ‘Certified Lubangero’ for the 8 days of my vacation there.
I hope this information has helped you a lot!
Thank you for reading my first ever blog post.
Thank you to Sarah, the creator of readysetgoandshare.com for giving me this opportunity to share with you my travel experience in Lubang, Mindoro.
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If you want to go in Bacolod?
1. Visit Silay City for culture, arts and history fascination
2. Climb the 7 waterfalls in Mambukal Resort
3. Process your renewal of passport in DFA – Bacolod in Robinsons Mall
4. Stay in Bacolod’s hotels that are near to DFA -Bacolod in Robinsons Mall
If you still have time to go to Guimaras Island and explore this place, check these links.
1. Travelling to Guimaras – entry from Bacolod and exit to Iloilo
2. Places to see and Activities to do in Guimaras Island
If you want to explore Cebu, check these links:
3. Catch the sunrise or sunset at Osmena Peak in Dalaguete, Cebu
4. Experience scuba diving in Mactan Island
5. Travelling from Cebu to Bacolod
If you can travel to Leyte:
If you want to know about Manila, Luzon in the Philippines:
- Ride the bus from NAIA terminal 3 in Manila going to Alabang
- Get birth, marriage and/or birth certificate and also CENOMAR via online
- Travel to the Science City of Munoz in Nueva Ecija
- Stay in Lucena City in Quezon Province
- Drive around Nasugbu, Calatagan, Caluruega and Tagaytay in Batangas
- Have a guide on how to get to Makati from Pacita, San Pedro and vice versa.
Thank you John for this blog and of course, for sharing your joyous moment in our hometown…Great you enjoyed your stay there…Godbless