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Municipalities
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Attraction
Boac

Marinduque National Museum

Boac Plaza

National Museum Marinduque-Romblon Area Museum housed in a restored Spanish-era building (formerly Escuela de Niños, oldest Catholic school in Marinduque, later a prison). Three permanent exhibitions: Marinduque Shipwrecks ('Submerged History'), Moriones Art and Devotion, and Philippine Rise Journey. Features 16th-century Chinese stoneware and the Marinduque Celadon Jar dated to the Yuan Dynasty.

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Dining
Buenavista

KANTO Restaurant

Buenavista

A local carinderia-style eatery in Buenavista serving affordable home-cooked Filipino meals.

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Gasan

Casa de Aplaya

Brgy. Masiga

A cozy beachfront apartment in Barangay Masiga offering stunning sea views, fresh air, and a relaxing coastal atmosphere. Listed on Airbnb and Agoda.

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Local Product
Mogpog

Vacuum-fried Dilis

Mogpog

Specialty vacuum-fried dried anchovies (dilis) produced by the Balanacan Multi-sectoral Credit Cooperative with DOST-MIMAROPA packaging support. Sold near Balanacan Port as a popular pasalubong.

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Attraction
Santa Cruz

Bagumbungan Cave

Brgy. San Isidro

Class II cave system stretching over 1.9 km with spectacular limestone formations; accessible only with a trained guide. One of Marinduque's premier adventure tourism destinations for spelunking and river cave exploration.

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Dining
Torrijos

Balthazar's Tavern

Torrijos Proper

A rooftop bistro and bar in Torrijos with a fully stocked bar, WiFi, and Southeast Asian-inspired dishes; a popular social spot for travelers and locals alike.

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Boac

Amsterdam Palace Marinduque

Brgy. Caganhao

Family-run B&B in Barangay Caganhao offering rooms from ~$19/night with free breakfast and a menu featuring Dutch, Indonesian, Thai, and Filipino dishes. Hosts are known for arranging island-hopping, cave exploring, and diving excursions.

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Local Product
Island-wide

Miki Noodles

Island-wide

Fresh handmade egg flour noodles that are a Marinduque staple; Ka Charing (Rosario Parreño) has been producing them in Sta. Cruz since 1972 and sells up to 200 kg daily from her home factory and market stall, prized for their firm texture and natural flavor.

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Explore the 6 Municipalities

Marinduque is a small province, but small does not mean simple. Each of its six municipalities has carved out its own identity — the capital, the cave country, the cultural heart, the ferry gateway, the beach town, and the quiet south. Click a region on the map, or tap any card, to read its full profile.

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At a Glance
179+
Places
6
Municipalities
964 km²
Area
  • Biggest by population
  • Biggest by land area
  • Smallest by area
  • Main ferry gateway
  • Capital & government center
  • Strongest cultural identity
  • Best-known mainland beach
Moriones dancers in hand-carved wooden masks
Living Heritage
Hand-carved masks, 200+ years of tradition
🎭 Marinduque's Soul

The Moriones Festival

Every Holy Week, Marinduque transforms. Hundreds of men don hand-carved wooden masks and Roman soldier costumes to re-enact the legend of Longinus — one of the world's great living festivals.

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Duration
Holy Week · 7 days
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Peak Event
Easter Sunday
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Since
200+ years old
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Participants
Hundreds of Morions

The Story Behind the Masks

A Roman soldier named Longinus, blind in one eye, pierced the side of Jesus on the cross. The blood that fell on his eye miraculously restored his sight — and he converted to Christianity on the spot.

Where to Watch

BoacGrand Procession & Climax
GasanMorion Parades
Santa CruzLonginus Capture Re-enactment

💡 Local Tip

Book 3–4 months in advance. Boac hotels fill up by January.

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Free to watch. Processions happen right in the streets.

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