Let's get this straight, there's only two things everyone is obliged to do in Isla Gigantes:TO ENJOY and TAKE A LOT OF PICTURES. IG is IG-worthy. Isla Gigantes is Instagram-worthy, indeed. The place where I couldn't just put into words how awesome God made the world so beautiful for us, making Himself known that above everything, His glory is always in splendor. This is also the place where I have had realized that after the big waves of exams in Medschool, I really deserve the real waves of the ocean. :)
So Isla Gigantes is in Carles, found in the Northern part of Iloilo, approximately 5 hours away from the City of love. And if you're contemplating whether to go or not, I suggest you push this through because this place is still a virgin (as what others would say) and who wouldn't want a virgin? HAHA. By that, I mean you can really enjoy the island life, making you experience a simple life the people in that place have grown into plus it's the scallop capital of Carles! Yup, you've heard read that right- you will have scallops for breakfast, lunch and dinner. Sisig was my favorite. Hehe And when talking about how much you'll get to spend, I promise that your pockets won't feel the hurt.
I know some of you, including myself, is so excited to go in this place because of this picture below. Am i right? Well, this one's my favorite during our Island hopping. But aside from that, you'll get to visit other islands around which are also picturesque and will surely leave you agog of so much more the island has to offer. Here's mine! (Suggestion: wear something blue, it complements the color of the beach. Hehe)
How to get to Isla Gigantes: (from Iloilo)
1. Have the will to go.
2. Get yourself in Tagbak Terminal, located in Jaro district.
If it's your first time in Iloilo and you're from the airport: Take a van, costs 50php, to SM City Iloilo. Then take a Leganes-bound Jeepney and ask to drop yourself in Tagbak Terminal.
3. Take a van/bus ride to Estancia port. This is the only jump-off point to get to Isla Gigantes.
Note: Be sure to arrive before lunch because there is only 1 public boat for a day to get there. Unless you want to rent a private one.
After 2 hours of travel from Estancia, you will finally be in the Scallop Capital of Carles.The only problem in their place is the water, because it's sour. So you might want to bring a gallon of mineral water, like we did. You can let the porter carry it for you.
Within the island, you will not see any cars because the place is called Carles... you get their point? less cars? Hehehe kidding! Instead, they have motorcycles, which a lot of them uses for a living.
FIRST DAY: We left Iloilo around 9 am. We arrived at Estancia before lunch time. We have gotten ourselves in Isla Gigantes at 3pm. And then we settled in Hideaway Inn and went to our first stop which is in the RUINS OF A SPANISH-COLONIAL LIGHTHOUSE to watch the sunset.
After this, we went back to our abode and had our dinner.
SECOND DAY: ISLAND HOPPING, CLIFF JUMPING AND CAVING.
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The reason why my phone got wet and busted. Lol    |
3RD DAY: We went to the mangroves and got ready to go home.
Thank you Isla Gigantes for existing and thank You, God, for making this exist!
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