Carabao Island
MIMAROPA · Romblon
Carabao Island (also spelled Carabao) in Romblon province is a tiny, flat island with shallow turquoise water, powdery sand and almost no development. It sits between Boracay and Tablas Island. Reached by boat from San Jose, Romblon or from Boracay (30-40 min on a chartered banca). One of the Visayas' most underrated micro-islands.
Getting there
Ferry from Batangas Port or fly to Puerto Princesa then bus/van.
Best time to visit
November to May — dry season with calm seas for island hopping.
Things to do
El Nido island hopping, Coron wreck diving, Puerto Princesa Underground River, Port Barton beaches.
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