Hilantagaan Island
Hilantagaan
A fishing-village islet northeast of San Francisco, with stilt houses and snorkeling waters, where visitors can experience local fishing life.
Hilantagaan Island lies about 5 km offshore, northeast of San Francisco town. It is mainly a fishing village, with wooden stilt houses along the shore. The smaller nearby islet of Hilantagaan Diot is even more compact. The waters around the islands form a marine protected area, good for snorkeling among corals and schools of fish. Island-hopping boats often stop here for a swim, and fishing families sell seafood that can be cooked on the spot. The island has no large tourist facilities, so it suits visitors who want to see an unspoiled fishing village. A boat from San Francisco takes about 20 to 30 minutes, and the island is often paired with Virgin Island.
Opening hours
Daytime (boat trips)
Nearby sights
- Virgin Island
- Kota Beach
- Bantayan Island Nature Park and Resort
- Sugar Beach
- Ogtong Cave
- Paradise Beach
- Obo-ob Mangrove Garden
- Saints Peter and Paul Parish Church, Bantayan