Catanduanes is an island province of the Philippines, located in the Bicol Region. In the past, the province was known as the “Land of the Howling Winds” because typhoons would made landfall here before hitting the rest of the country. It’s second claim to fame was purely as a surfing destination. A more fitting tagline is its moniker now, the “Happy Island.” As a destination, Catanduanes will appeal to travelers who love the outdoors. The Pacific coastline continues to attract surfers, but for non-surfers, there’s much more to discover. Catanduanes is home to a stunning beaches and islands, lagoons, caves and waterfalls. Since it’s still relatively off the tourist radar compared to the other provinces in the Bicol region, Catanduanes has been described as a “Sleeping beauty,” just waiting for the hidden gems to be discovered.
Direct flights are available from Manila to the capital Virac, Catanduanes. Cebu Pacific has 4 flights a week leaving 6:55 am and arriving at 8:00 am. Travel time is 1 hour and 5 minutes. You can also fly to Legazpi (which has more flight options) and transfer to a ferry to Catanduanes. Cebu Pacific and Philippine Airlines fly from Manila to Legazpi with multiple flights daily starting at 5:15 am and 9:25 am. From the Legazpi airport, go to the Legazpi Grand Terminal and ride a van going to the Tabaco City seaport to board the ferry (see details below). Travel time is 30 mins. Travel directly to Catanduanes by bus (10-12 hours) or private vehicle along South Luzon Super Highway then hop on the RoRo (2.5 hours) or fastcraft (1.5 hours) at Tabaco Port to San Andres port in Catanduanes. Daily trips are available. Bus Fare from Manila to Tabaco City/Virac ranges from P1000 to P1500 (inclusive of sea crossing).
Things to consider before going to catanduanes; Plan your trip ahead of time and read blogs and travel guides as many as you can to build your preferred itinerary, Best time to visit Catanduanes is during summer from March – May, Book your hotel and resort accommodations in advance, Book and coordinate your tours in advance for a hassle-free trip, Select which mode of transportation suits you best – by plane or by land + sea travel, Pick the tourist spots you want to visit and explore how to get there and manage time accordingly, Food around Catanduanes is cheap / affordable, Don’t litter and always bring your trash with you.
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