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| Hilutungan Island is one of
the islands in the Olango
Reef which is protected by
the government as fish
sanctuary. This beautiful
island is 20 to 30 minutes
away from Mactan Island.
This island is perfect for
snorkeling and scuba diving
due to abundant corals and
tropical fishes. Within 3 to
7 meters you can have fun in
feeding the fish, these
tropical fishes are friendly
that you can feed them with
bread and swim together with
you. During lowtide the
opposite side of the island
is bare at low between
Olango Reef at knee below
you can walk between 5
islands along the reef. |
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Island Name:Hilutungan Island
Population: 1,360
Major Occupation: Fishing
Sea Shore Details: Northern and Western
Part White Sand (lagoon) and Eastern part
Corals Very Shallow 100meters - 200meters.
Tourist Accommodation: Floating Rooms
Available for Tourists US$ 213.40
Snorkeling: A (Westside of Island)
Diving: A
Distance Estimate Travel Time: 25~35min fromMaribago(8.2km)
Attraction: Fish Sanctuary -
Entrance Fee: Snorkeling PHP 100.- ,Diving PhP300.-(9/09)
Comments: Best Place for Snorkeling and
Diving. Government Well Protected Corals and
Fishes.
Backside of Island (Eastern Area) Floating Rooms
available. At Low Tide too Shallow. |
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