Ticao Island, located in the province of Masbate within the Philippines' Bicol Region, is a rugged, eco-adventure paradise renowned as the "Manta Ray Capital of the Philippines". Bounded by the nutrient-rich waters of the Ticao Pass, it bridges Luzon and the Visayas, serving as a global hotspot for marine megafauna and spectacular land-and-sea topography
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Best season
December to May
Access
Travelers typically catch a commercial flight to Legazpi City (Daraga Airport) or Masbate City. From Legazpi, you travel overland to the port town of Pilar, Sorsogon, and then take a 1- to 2-hour motorized boat ride across the Ticao Pass.
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Last updated
May 22, 2026, 7:00 AM
Listed since
May 21, 2026, 8:12 PM
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Coordinates
12.52846, 123.71082