Siete Pecados

Isles of the Seven Sins, more commonly known as Siete Pecados, is a group of seven rocky islets[1] located between the towns of Buenavista, Guimaras and Dumangas, Iloilo. The group's highest point only reaches 8 meters.[2] It is north of Guimaras and south of the island of Panay.[3] It is a developing tourist attraction together with another small islet called Roca Enchantada (or Enchanted Rock) some distance away towards the shore. It is part of the Calamian Islands Network in the Philippines, within a short distance from the coast of Coron. Founded in 2005 by the United States Agency for International Development, it is currently an ecotourism landmark.

Siete Pecados Marine Park

On April 17, 2024, the Siete Pecados Marine Park, under Jose Mazo, manager, in Coron, Palawan, as one of 3 marine protected areas, won the Blue Park Award by Marine Conservation Institute at the 9th Our Ocean Conference in Athens for its role in conservation of marine biodiversity. It is the Crown Jewel of Coron snorkeling with clear blue waters, vibrant coral gardens, colorful fishes and diverse marine life.[4][5]

According to one legend, there were seven sisters who went swimming against their mother’s wishes. And they, they all drowned. And another version of the story is the seven sisters wanting to go disco and their mother told them not to go there but they did and drowned. Afterwards, seven small islands rose from the sea. Another legend tells of a kind-heart chieftain who asked God for something to honor his 7 daughters. And so seven islets sprouted from the sea.

References

  1. ^ Survey, U. S. Coast and Geodetic (1927). United States Coast Pilot: Philippine islands. U.S. Government Printing Office. p. 198. Retrieved 11 April 2022.
  2. ^ Commission (1899-1900), United States Philippine (1901). Report of the Philippine Commission to the President. U.S. Government Printing Office. p. 84. Retrieved 11 April 2022.{{cite book}}: CS1 maint: numeric names: authors list (link)
  3. ^ The Nautical Magazine and Naval Chronicle for 1862. Cambridge University Press. 28 March 2013. p. 220. ISBN 978-1-108-05453-9. Retrieved 11 April 2022.
  4. ^ Geronimo, Gee (April 17, 2024). "Siete Pecados Marine Park in Palawan wins Blue Park Award". Rappler. Retrieved April 18, 2024.
  5. ^ Formoso, Celeste (April 18, 2024). "Blue Parks Award shines global spotlight on Siete Pecados Marine Park in Palawan". palawan-news.com. Retrieved April 18, 2024.
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10°46′N 122°41′E / 10.767°N 122.683°E / 10.767; 122.683