Mararison Island, the Batanes of Western Visayas is an Island at the coast of Culasi, Antique. Tourists and travelers alike flock to this picturesque landscape and breathtaking views. The unspoiled Island boost with it's natural hill slopes, crystal clear waters, white sand beaches and abundant seafoods. The Island has it's laid back feel for travelers who wish to escape the hectic life in the city. Mararison Island had slowly gain popularity since it was featured on television a few times.
This article is mainly on my trekking. One of the main reasons why this Island is visited. It has a beautiful trail filled with fortune plants and pine trees. About 30,000 pine trees were planted but a fire burned the first one so they planted a few more. A little caution, the heat during summer season is scorching. Even in October or other ber-months, it's hot. I advise you to be in your most comfortable clothes, wear protection, hydrate yourself and protection. Did I say protection? Protect yourself from the sun!!! Hat, sunscreen, leggings or pants for the hypersensitive skin with the grass.
The Pitcher Plant.
Getting there. From Iloilo, go to Molo Terminal. Take a Culasi or Pandan Van or Culasi, Pandan, Caticlan via Antique bus. Culasi is approximately 195 kilometers from Iloilo. It would take you around 3 hours by rental van and 4-5hours by bus since it has a lot of stop over and picking up co-passengers. From Culasi proper take a tricycle going to the tourism office adjacent to Culasi port. The tourism office opens at 6am. Register and pay for the amount of php 30 (environmental + terminal fee). From the port hire a boat for php 500 with 6 passengers going to Mararison Island. The boat ride would take about 15 minutes. Tour guides are provided for the trek (1 tour guide: 5 guests), fees would cost a minimum of php200 or more depending on you tourists. Enjoy!
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