San Jose, Occidental Mindoro: Marine Wonderland of the Philippines
by Jane Dacumos on June 26, 2012San Jose is a famous town in Occidental Mindoro laden with the greatness of nature and has been called “Marine Wonderland” of the Philippines, with its extensive coastline, fantastic dive sites teeming with all kinds of marine life, as well as all the other accompanying images of pristine, powdery white sands, endless blue seas and palm trees lining the coast.
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Between Two Mountains
by Rosevie Decio on May 26, 2012Mts. Iglit-Baco National Park is the only place in the world where one can find the Tamaraw (Bubalus mindorensis), a type of water buffalo that is endemic to Mindoro Island. This was the major reason for its declaration as an ASEAN Heritage Park and its being considered for a World Heritage Site status. Also, the declining Tamaraw population necessitated the area’s establishment as a game refuge and bird sanctuary covering 8,956 hectares. On 9 November 1970, its coverage was enlarged to 75,445 hectares and declared a National Park by virtue of Republic Act 6149.
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Swim! Swim!
by Rosevie Decio on May 26, 2012The land and seas of Occidental Mindoro are arguably one of the best in the Philippines, owing to its mild climate and relative isolation. Because of its beauty and innate charm, resorts have been set up so that more people may discover and enjoy the sights of the province.
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Come to North Pandan Island
by Rosevie Decio on May 26, 2012North Pandan Island in Occidental Mindoro offers a vast stretch of beach with pristine white sand, much like the more famous Boracay Island. It has shallow, temperate waters which are good for swimming and snorkeling. Inland, the landscape consists of lush forest where can be found some rock formations, such as the Spanish Nose, named because it suggests human features. There is also a secluded lagoon.
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