About Buyayao Island
Buyayao Island is a small coastal island off Barangay San Roque in Bulalacao, the southernmost municipality of Oriental Mindoro, Philippines. Located in the waters off the southern tip of Mindoro Island, it is known for its white sand beach, clear turquoise waters and fringing coral areas. The undeveloped island is visited as part of island-hopping tours from Bulalacao Port and offers a quiet, natural beach setting.
Visitors guide
Visitors can expect a small, undeveloped tropical island with a white sand shoreline, clear shallow waters and views of nearby islets and the Mindoro mainland. The interior is lightly vegetated with coconut palms and scrub. There are no permanent resorts or large structures; visits are typically day trips by outrigger boat from Bulalacao. Visitors can walk along the beach, swim and snorkel in calm areas, and view surrounding islands in the Bulalacao bay area.
Key highlights
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White sand beach with clear turquoise water
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Shallow coral areas suitable for swimming and snorkeling
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Undeveloped natural island landscape with palm vegetation
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Island-hopping access from Bulalacao Port
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Views of nearby Suguicay and Tambaron Islands
Route
| By air | Fly to San Jose Airport in Occidental Mindoro or to airports serving Mindoro, then travel overland to Bulalacao. |
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| By road | Travel by road to Bulalacao town proper in southern Oriental Mindoro, then proceed to Bulalacao Port in Barangay Poblacion. |
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