Buntod Reef Marine Sanctuary, Masbate: How to Get There

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Masbate

Bicol Region · Luzon

Capital: Capital: Masbate City
Cities and municipalities: 1 city · 20 municipalities
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🕒 Best time:
Any time; high tide for kayaking.
🧭 Getting there:
On Ticao Island; ferry from Masbate City or Pilar, then local transport to Batuan.
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🕒 Best time:
Dry season.
🧭 Getting there:
Ride from Aroroy town proper to Bugui Point.
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🕒 Best time:
Dry season.
🧭 Getting there:
Short boat ride from Balud, then a brief hike.
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🕒 Best time:
Any time; mornings are cooler.
🧭 Getting there:
Tricycle from Masbate City proper to Barangay Pawa.
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🎟️ Entrance:
Boat about PHP 3,000 for up to 6 (as last reported)
🕒 Best time:
Dry season, calm seas.
🧭 Getting there:
Boat from San Pascual, Burias Island (reach Burias by boat from Pasacao, Camarines Sur, or from Masbate City).
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🕒 Best time:
Dry season.
🧭 Getting there:
About 40 minutes by car or jeepney from Masbate City.
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🕒 Best time:
Dry season, low tide.
🧭 Getting there:
Tricycle to the small boat port (not the main ferry terminal), then about 10 minutes by boat.
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🕒 Best time:
Dry season, calm seas.
🧭 Getting there:
Boat from northern Ticao or on Donsol-based dive trips.
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Carmelado
Firm carabao-milk candy, Masbate's take on pastillas; molido and conserva are sold too.
Sun-dried beef tapa
Masbate's OTOP beef tapa, marinated, sun-dried and vacuum-packed in 125 g packs; keep frozen.