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Quick facts of Cuatro Islas

Cuatro Islas (Spanish, meaning “Four Islands”) is a group of islands belonging to the municipalities of Inopacan and Hindang, in the province of Leyte, Philippines. This group of islands is composed of Apid, Digyo and Mahaba, which belong to the administrative jurisdiction of the municipality of Inopacan, while Himokilan belongs to the administrative jurisdiction of the municipality of Hindang.

Source: https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Cuatro_Islas

Digyo Island

Palm trees and sandbar welcomed us at Digyo Island, one of the four islands of Cuatro Islas.

One of the two sandbars at Digyo Island.

The other sandbar at the opposite side of the Island.

Closed cottages and camping tents at Digyo Island.

My favorite part of every travel – watching #Sunset!

Sunset is a proof that no matter what happens – everyday can end beautifully.

Mahaba Island

Crystal-clear torquoise waters greeted us at Mahaba Island.

Fine-white-sand, can’t wait to stamp footprints on them!

The beautiful white-sand shore of Mahaba Island.

Himokilan Island

Himokilan Island’s white-sand beach and coral reefs. This is not part of the Inopacan itinerary, so, if you want to go there, you need to pay an extra Php 500.

Need more motivation?

Watch this video I created on our Cuatro Islas adventure!

You’ve come so far! I hope I have convinced you enough to visit this place. So, here’s what you need to know:

How to get there?

Via Tacloban City, Leyte

From Daniel Z. Romualdez Airport, Tacloban City, ride a jeepney (fare is only P13) and ask the driver to drop you near Van-vans, Duptours or Grand tours. These shuttle providers have hourly trips to Inopacan, Leyte.  Fare from Tacloban to Inopacan is P200 . In Inopacan, ask the driver to drop you near the Municipal hall. The “bay walk”, as the local calls it, is located just right behind the Municipal Hall. The Local Government Unit (LGU) of Inopacan is now managing the dispatching of the boats to Cuatros Islas.

Additional things to know about going to Cuatro Islas:

1. They don’t accept reservations.
2. Visitors are entertained on first-come, first-served basis.
3. The first trip is at 6AM.
4. During peak season, your boat might not stay on the island as they will try to accommodate as many tourists as possible. TIP: Go there during weekdays!
5. Boat Rates:
   

   Number of Passengers	Price	Inclusions
   10 and below	Php 2,500	Island Hopping/Overnight
   	Php 2,000	One island only
   11-22	Php 3,500	Island Hopping/Overnight
   	Php 3,000	One island only
   23 and above	Php 5,000	Island Hopping/Overnight
   	Php 4,500	One island only

6. Maintenance fee is Php 50 per person must be paid during registration at the Inopacan LGU Office.
7. Contact Numbers (LGU Office):
   1. Landline – 565-0200, 565-0311
   2. Mobile – 09989864865, 09103649464, 0926803113, 09486231860 
   3. All contact numbers are LGU tourism staffs.

Now you know how  to get there. The next question is…

Where to stay?

Cuatro Islas offers several types of accommodation, especially at Digyo Island. There are multiple cottages you can choose from and here are the rates:

In addition, you can also rent tables (Php 50) and chairs (Php 10). There are no fancy 3 or 5-star hotels and resorts on the island. On the bright side, the serene ambiance will keep you away from your stress. That’s why we travel right?

Where to eat?

There are stores at Digyo that sells basic grocery items, but to save money, bring your own food.

Personal Hygiene

Luckily for tourists, residents at Digyo Island built comfort rooms and bathrooms. After a long day of island hopping and swimming, you can take a bath and change clothes comfortably. However, water is not included on you accommodation because it is transported from Inopacan mainland. You have to pay Php 40 for a 20-25 L of water or Php 60 for 30-40 L of water.  If you want to save on cost, you might consider bringing your own supply of water.

Electricity

At Digyo Island, there are solar-powered street lights on the other side of the island that lights the place at night. The street lights are positioned near the cottages that will shed light on your night festivities and games.

Finally, how much will it cost you if you go there with your “plus one”?

Here is the sample itinerary and budget for two

Issues

Pollution

It is a fact that these “undiscovered” beaches and islands are gaining popularity through social media, the internet, or even word of mouth. Concomitant to that is the risk of environmental problems such as water pollution and waste disposal. At Mahaba Island, there is fly infestation especially on the cottages and on the tree line which is possibly caused by poor sanitation. Garbage, leftover food and feces attracts flies because it provides food and breeding grounds.

Wildlife

Although the government proclaimed Cuatro Islas as Protected Landscape and Seascape it is not enough to prevent tourists from playing and eventually killing marine species like starfish.

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