Just before dawn, when Boac is still wrapped in quiet, the highlands of Barangays Bantay and Hinapulan awaken to a spectacle that feels almost otherworldly. Locals call it the Baliis Sea of Clouds—a place where the island of Marinduque seems to rise above the heavens.
From about four to eight in the morning, the highest roadway system in the province transforms into a ribbon of viewpoints hovering over a blanket of clouds. For three to four kilometers, travelers can watch as low-lying fog fills the valleys carved by the Makulapnit, Boi, and Hinapulan rivers—tributaries that eventually breathe life into the great Boac River below.
In these golden hours, the landscape rivals the dreamy horizons of Tagaytay or the Cordilleras. Wisps of mist drift and swirl, mountains peak through like islands adrift in a white sea, and the sun slowly paints the sky in warm hues. Whether you’re a cyclist chasing the sunrise, a tourist seeking quiet wonder, or a local rediscovering home, Baliis Mountain View offers an experience that feels both familiar and magical—Marinduque’s own window to the clouds.
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Marinduque Tourism and Cultural Office (Photo: 30 Sep 2022)
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