Sablayan is a first class Municipality in the Province of Occidental Mindoro, Philippines. According to 2010 projected, it has a population of 90,000 people. It has a total land area of 2,188.80 square kilometers, making it the largest municipality in the Province.

Sablayan has a lot of tourist destination like Apo Reef, Pandan Island, Mt. Iglit, Mindoro Pines, Libuao Lake, Siburan Virgin Forest, Caves, Park, Resorts, Falls, and a lot more.  That's why it is known to be the most visited town in the province.




 Let's have some tour:



Dugoy Festival

This Festival shows how graceful and talented the Sablayan people are. This composed of street dancing competitions, talent search and beauty contests. This event  is so refreshing that can relieve your stressed mind and body and this is celebrated every 19th day of January.  This is theis major festival that Sablayan celebrating.





Apo Reef Natural Park

One of the best dive spots in the world. Apo Reef is the largest atoll-like reef in the country.  It has no less than 500 species of corals both soft and hard.  And it also has a very refreshing protected beauty of nature and one of the best destination to unwind and to enjoy this coming summer.




Pandan Grande Island

One of the best island in the Philippines were you can enjoy and have peaceful mind while staying at the island.  The white beach isles are surrounded by palms, unspoilt forest that offers nature’s treasures.  One may take a trek through the island’s forest and watch different colorful species of birds.  It is also one of the most visited island of the province.




Mt. Iglit-Baco National Park

One of the most important biodiversity sites in the island of Mindoro and home to the Mangyans, particularly the tribe of Tao-Buhids, and biologically important flora and fauna notably the Bubalus Mindorensis or the Tamaraw, which are found only in Mindoro.




Mindoro Pines

Dubbed as the “Little Baguio of Mindoro”. Experience the sweat drifting and exhilarating trek to the summit of the Pag-asa Mountains where the Mindoro endemic pine tree species, Pinus Mercussi, thrives.  A relaxing place with the fresh air and were you can see the grand view of Sablayan and other parts of Occidental Mindoro.




Libuao Lake

Situated inside the Sablayan Prison and Penal Farm. One of the finest and cleanest inland body of water in the country where you can enjoy fishing, bird watching, picnicking and canoeing. (Sablayan.net)

Siburan Virgin Forest

Siburan has 5,000 hectares of old growth or primary forest, which is the largest tract of contagious remaining virgin forest in the whole Mindoro Island. Around 14 hectares of this lies next to Libuao Lake. Siburan Forest is a home to different plants and animals. There are 31 kinds of birds, including the endemic Mindoro Imperial Pigeon, Mindoro Tarictic Hornbill, Mindoro Bleeding Heart and the Black-hooded Coucal. More than 8 species of mammals, like Pygmy Fruit Bat and Warty Pig and about 80 species of tropical plants and hardwoods can also be found in the area. (Sablayan.net)




Parola Park

Also known as Presing Park named after the wife of former Mayor Loreto Urieta during his term. This Mountain Park was served as the setting of a historic watchtower and cannon built in 1861 against Muslim pirates and intruders ho used to raid the area. Round the clock watchers and defenders stationed thereat signal or warn the people to hide while launching volleys of cannon fires to defend the town. Today, a lighthouse and an old cannon could still be found there. The park offers the best sunset view in town. (Sablayan.net)




Lumang Simbahan (Old Church)

Located at the foot of “Bundok Bayan”, at Barangay Poblacion. The old church is a 16th century antiquated legacy of the Spanish missionaries, here lime or “apog” as used as cement for walling. Some of old folks believed that in the olden times, before the interior reconstruction of the church, there used to be underground dwellings for nuns and a tunnel at the back of the church that led to the lighthouse of the nearby mountain park.

The people also believe that the tunnel as used by the Japanese soldiers during the World War II. (Sablayan.net)




Malatongtong Falls

Located at Barangay Burgos, about 37 kilometers south of the ton proper. A 20 foot falls with scenic verdant forest backdrop rushes into a natural crystal clear pool towards more miniature falls flowing into the river. The falls got its name from the word “tongtong” meaning to “to step” on top of the big stones.  (Sablayan.net)




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Amazing Sablayan part 1 of 2

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Sablayan Dugoy Festival

That is only some of the wonders of Amazing Sablayan......

Sablayan is one of the best place to spend your summer.

So what are you waiting for? Come on and visit Sablayan!

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APO REEF EXPERIENCE
For two days and one night, enjoy the underwater paradise of Apo Reef Natural Park
though diving and snorkelling. Experience the two hour boat cruising and have a chance encounter with the dolphins. Glance at its great coral gardens, colourful fishes and rich marine wildlife. Walk along century-old mangroves leading to a still-watered lagoon. Ascend the light-house tower to see the island from above. Stroll along the white sandy beach, ideal for recreation and camping and see and hear the resident and migratory birds inhabiting the beach forest,

Rates ,Fees, Info
Boat Fare: 7,500 -9,000 ( 2-way, 10-15 pax)
Entrance Fee 225/person for Filipinos, 450 for foreigners
Diving fee 1,375 (Filipinos), 1700 foreigners
Dive Master 500.00/dive
Complete diving gear – 1,600.00
Tank 300.00/tank
Snorkel rent 100/set
Tent Rental 150 (1-2 pax), 300 (4-5 pax)
Tour Guide 750 for the whole trip
Food can be catered or brought in
Dinking and fresh water have to be brought in
No celfone signal of any network, but radio communication present
Solar powered electricity only in the evening


PANDAN ISLAND
This tropical island retreat is a white-beach isle surrounded by coconut trees contains an unspoilt forest teeming with colorful birds. The resort offers a wide-range of activities including SCUBA diving, kayaking, swimming or just nature retreat from the noise and bustle of urban life. This is just a 20-minute ride from the Sablayan mainland.
Entrance fee is 150/head
Cottages, meals and drinks are available upon reservation
Celfone signal and solar powered electricity is available


GLASS-BOTTOMED BOAT RIDES
See the rich and colorful underwater marine life around Sablayan municipal waters without getting wet for a whole hour boat ride
500/10-person small boat
1000/25-person glass bottom boats



PRIVATE BEACH RESORTS AND SWIMMING POOLS ARE ALSO AVAILABLE

SABLAYAN MAINLAND

TOWN TOUR
Sablayan Museum
Lumang Simbahan
Parola Park
Public Market
Hanging Bridge
Eco Park


PAG-ASA QUEST
A two-day trek to northtern peak of Sablayan which begins with an encounter with the Mangyan tribes of So. Pandurucan. Feel the cool splash of crystal waters of Pandurucan Falls and river and relax among an ambiance of cool air of the Mindoro Pines for an overnight camp.
Tour Guide is 500/day tour, if will trek to Pines area is 1000/trip
Mangyan guide/porter is 200/day
LGU Coaster is 1000/day exclusive of fuel cost
Food can be catered or packed meals

SIBURAN EXPERIENCE
See and experience the largest remaining lowlands forest in Mindoro Island and come across rich forest wildlife species of flora and fauna. One can do bird watching, fishing, sight-seeing and canoeing at the scenic Libuao Lake located at the heart of the Sablayan Prison and Penal Farm.
Permit to Entry is 50./group
Entrance to Libuao Lake is 50/head
Canoe, fishing lines and boats can be rented
Cultural show by inmates can be arranged at 2,500/1-hour show
Food can be catered by SPPF or packed
If will go inside forest, local guide is 300
Souvenir items by inmates are sold

AGSULI ECO STROLL
A one-day tour and trek at the hills of Mt. Agsuli and explore the Carungcaban Cave, abode of bats. Visit the Sablayan Eco-Park for further appreciation of nature and concern for the environment.
Brgy Entrance fee is 15.00/head
Local guide is 150/day
TAMARAW HERD WATCHING
Take a four-day tour to Mts. Iglit-Baco Natioral Park, an important biodiversity site of Sablayan, home to the Mangyan tribes and sanctuary to " Bubalus Mindorensis" or Tamaraw found nowhere else in the world. Refresh yourself at the cool waters of Magawang River.
Local Guide is 300/day
Food can be cooked in camp or brought in.                                                                                (Sablayan Eco-Tourism)

For more information visit 

www.sablayan.net