Beaches are one of the main attractions in Western Visayas. There are over thousands of beaches and resorts operating in this Region. Among these are the neighboring islands in Concepcion in Northern Iloilo. Aside from its sandy beaches and sandbars, this place is tagged for having the cheapest and freshest seafood in Iloilo. When you visit Concepcion, a boat tour shall take you to the group of islands of Concepcion.
The Municipality of Concepcion is a three-hour drive from Iloilo City. There are three main islands that you should visit in Concepcion.
1. Agho Island
2. Bulubadiangan Sandbar
3. Pan de Azucar
HOW TO GET THERE
From Iloilo City, take a bus going to Concepcion. The earliest trip is 4:00 AM. You can rent a boat that can offer you island tours. There is also a public boat trip (10:00 AM depart from Concepcion and 4:00 PM depart from Tambaliza) which only costs P30. There are no hotels in the islands so you can bring your tent or rent bamboo cottages at a cheap price. Before departing, you can buy fresh kinds of seafood at the wet market. Guaranteed fresh and cheap!!
BUDGET ITINERARY
Bus from Iloilo to Concepcion 150.00
Boat Rental (1500/10) 150.00
Island Tour (1000/10) 100.00
*500 per island
Cottage (1500/10) 150.00
Food (1500/10) 150.00
TOTAL 700.00
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