Local myths and legends have been told and retold about these two places in Marinduque. Malindig originated from an archaic Visayan word "malindug" meaning 'steep' or 'elegant'. The volcano is nestled in Buenavista. The volcano's peak is the last bastion of biodiversity on the island of Marinduque. The view of Malindig from Elefante Island (to reopen soon as "Buenavista Island", an exclusive resort), has graced many travel magazines.
Tres Reyes islands (after the 'Three Kings', Melchor, Gaspar & Baltazar are their individual names are located off the coast of Pinggan, Gasan. On the biggest island, Gaspar, exist caves that have been used as burial sites of pre-colonial Filipinos, and where various artifacts including pre-colonial gold ornaments have ben found. Gaspar island is a marine reserve. Marine archaeological excavations have also ben conducted off the coast of the island that produced collections from the Ming dynasty period.
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