✈️ By Air (Fastest)

• Take a direct flight from Manila to San Jose Airport (SJI). The flight takes about 50–60 minutes. From the airport, buses, vans, and tricycles connect travelers to other municipalities such as Mamburao, Sablayan, and Rizal.

⛴️ By Sea (Most Common)

• From Batangas Port, board a RoRo ferry to Abra de Ilog, Occidental Mindoro (approximately 2.5–3 hours).
• From Abra de Ilog, continue by bus or van to your destination:
  
  • Mamburao: about 1.5–2 hours
  • Sablayan: about 3 hours
  • San Jose: about 3–5 hours

🚌 Direct Bus from Manila

• Several bus companies operate direct Manila–San Jose routes. The bus boards the RoRo ferry at Batangas Port, allowing passengers to remain on the same trip until reaching Occidental Mindoro. Total travel time is about 10–12 hours.

• 🪸 Apo Reef Natural Park (Sablayan) – The largest coral reef system in the Philippines and a world-class diving destination.
• 🏝️ Pandan Island (Sablayan) – A peaceful island known for its white-sand beaches, snorkeling, and marine life.
• 🌊 Inasakan Beach (Ilin Island, San Jose) – A pristine white-sand beach with crystal-clear waters.
• 🌲 Mindoro Pines (Little Baguio of Mindoro) – A cool-weather destination featuring pine trees and panoramic mountain views.
• 🐃 Mount Iglit–Baco National Park – A protected area where visitors can see the endangered tamaraw in its natural habitat.
• 🌴 Grace Island (San Jose) – A private island known for its turquoise waters and relaxing beach atmosphere.
• 💦 Agbalala Falls (Abra de Ilog) – A scenic waterfall surrounded by lush forest.
• 🏞️ Carindan Lake (Santa Cruz) – A tranquil freshwater lake ideal for sightseeing and nature photography.
• 🌅 Ambulong Island (San Jose) – Famous for its white beaches, sandbars, and excellent snorkeling opportunities.

Occidental Mindoro is one of the leading agricultural and fisheries provinces in the Philippines. Its major products include:

• 🌾 Rice (Palay) – The province is one of the major rice producers in the MIMAROPA Region and a key supplier of rice in Southern Luzon.
• 🧂 Salt – Occidental Mindoro is recognized as one of the country’s largest salt-producing provinces, particularly in the municipalities of San Jose and Magsaysay. It is widely promoted as the “Salt Capital of the Philippines.”
• 🌽 Corn – A major agricultural crop grown throughout the province.
• 🥥 Coconut – Used for copra, coconut oil, and other coconut-based products.
• 🧄 Garlic and Onions – Important high-value crops cultivated during the dry season.
• 🥭 Mangoes – Known for their sweet flavor and sold in local and regional markets.
• 🌰 Cashew Nuts – A popular local crop processed into snacks and delicacies.
• 🍌 Bananas (Saba) – Commonly grown for both fresh consumption and food processing.
• 🐟 Fish and Seafood – Rich fishing grounds produce bangus (milkfish), tuna, squid, grouper, prawns, crabs, and lobster. Aquaculture is also an important livelihood.
• 🐄 Livestock and Poultry – Cattle, goats, swine, and poultry contribute to the province’s agricultural economy.

These products make Occidental Mindoro one of the most important agricultural and fisheries provinces in the MIMAROPA Region, supporting both local livelihoods and the Philippine food supply.