Mt. Malindig : travel/leisure 3.34

Mount Malindig is an inactive stratovolcano which is located in the province of Marinduque in the Mimaropa region of the Philippines. It is the tallest mountain in the province of Marinduque, with three peaks at its crown and a height of 1157 meters (3, 800 feet) above sea level. Its temperature averages 17 degrees in the day and 8 degrees at night.The volcano is found at the southern tip of Marinduque Island, to the west of the Bondoc Peninsula. It lies between the towns of Buenavista and Torrijos and is considered to be within the territory of Barangay Sahi of Buenavista, about 36 kilometers away from the city of Boac, the provincial capital.

History
The Spanish troops of Martin de Goiti and Juan Salcedo came to Marinduque in 1569, following their conquest of Mindoro and Romblon. The island was then named after its highest peak, Mt. Malindig, and it is believed that the Spaniards changed the name to Marinduque for ease in pronunciation. When the Americans came to the Philippines, they changed the name of Mt. Malindig to Mt. Marlanga.

HOW TO GET THERE:

Take Jac Liner or Jam Transit (Edsa-Kamias Terminal or LRT-Buendia Terminal) heading for Talao-Talao Port, Dalahican, Lucena City preferably the 6pm, 7pm or 8pm trips with a trip duration of 3 to 4 hours

Then, take a Roro or Ferry from Talao-Talao Port to Cawit Port of Boac (Marinduque) for 3 hours which leaves Talao-Talao Port at 12:00 Midnight or another which leaves Talao-Talao Port at 4:00 A.M. to Balanacan Port of Mogpog, Marinduque for a duration of 3 hours. Other Ferry trips are 10:00 PM, 10:00AM and 12:00 Noon.

Then, take a jeepney (for bigger group, a chartered one is highly advisable) from Balanacan Port to Brgy. Sihi in Buenavista for approximately more than 2 hours.

A climb registration is required thru the Brgy. Captain in Brgy. Sihi which serves as the jump off point to Mount Malindig.