Boracay Kitesurfing, Kiteboarding and Windsurfing Rates in Bulabog Beach
31 March 2008
Ask many Filipinos a place they've been to or wanting to go to and most likely it'll be Boracay. Ask people who've been to Boracay if they've visited Bulabog Beach and majority will say-- nay!
Tutubi's trip to Boracay is actually his first but imagine the amazement of Tutubi's companions who've been to Boracay for 2 or 3 times and yet were astonished at the sight of the "secret" beach Tutubi took them with colorful sails and kites flying from a distance, waves lapping at the white sand beach, and strong winds.
Not as popular as Boracay's four kilometer long White Beach is the so-called backpacker beach of Bulabog, incidentally also home to Asia's finest site for wind activities like kitesurfing, kiteboarding and windsurfing. It rivals Vietnam's Mui Ne Bay as a kitesurfing mecca of Asia due to it's wind powered by lady Amihan (northwest monsoon).
picture of Bulabog beach (sometimes mispelled as Bolabog) with kites and surfs, too bad, the picture has less kick due to cloudy skies
a fallen kite retrieved on the beach to show how big the kite used
Boardsailing/Windsurfing with a Caucasian woman in action.
picture of a sign showing the rates of learning kitesurfing, how much does it cost? No such thing as cheap kitesurfing classes; no idea on DIY gear though. Notice also the Introductory course fee at Pinas kiteboarding
While there, Tutubi was able to spot signs in Russian plus foreigners moslty Europeans: Germans, French, Russian, Italians, British and some Americans living on Boracay Island.
It's said that Boracay was "discovered" by backpackers years ago who "leaked " pictures of the place to the world. Bulabog beach remains a backpacker beach with budget resorts lined up on the beach front.
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Notes:
There are many Bulabog Beach resorts for those on a budget, unlike the touristy resorts of White Beach.
IKO = International Kiteboarding Organization
How to get to Bulabog Beach:
Bolabog is a short tricycle ride from Boracay's main White Beach, you can get out to the main road from D'Mall or D'Talipapa and take a trike from there for about 15 minutes, fare is about P60 (depends on your negotiation skills, more if you're a foreigner :). If you feel like it, you can also walk/trek to the place with the access road near Pink Patio and Metrobank (ask around, it's ok)
Related Posts:
Boracay Travel Guide
Boracay White Beach
ATV, Bug Car in Boracay
Tutubi's trip to Boracay is actually his first but imagine the amazement of Tutubi's companions who've been to Boracay for 2 or 3 times and yet were astonished at the sight of the "secret" beach Tutubi took them with colorful sails and kites flying from a distance, waves lapping at the white sand beach, and strong winds.
Not as popular as Boracay's four kilometer long White Beach is the so-called backpacker beach of Bulabog, incidentally also home to Asia's finest site for wind activities like kitesurfing, kiteboarding and windsurfing. It rivals Vietnam's Mui Ne Bay as a kitesurfing mecca of Asia due to it's wind powered by lady Amihan (northwest monsoon).
picture of Bulabog beach (sometimes mispelled as Bolabog) with kites and surfs, too bad, the picture has less kick due to cloudy skies
a fallen kite retrieved on the beach to show how big the kite used 
Boardsailing/Windsurfing with a Caucasian woman in action.
picture of a sign showing the rates of learning kitesurfing, how much does it cost? No such thing as cheap kitesurfing classes; no idea on DIY gear though. Notice also the Introductory course fee at Pinas kiteboardingWhile there, Tutubi was able to spot signs in Russian plus foreigners moslty Europeans: Germans, French, Russian, Italians, British and some Americans living on Boracay Island.
It's said that Boracay was "discovered" by backpackers years ago who "leaked " pictures of the place to the world. Bulabog beach remains a backpacker beach with budget resorts lined up on the beach front.
---
Notes:
There are many Bulabog Beach resorts for those on a budget, unlike the touristy resorts of White Beach.
IKO = International Kiteboarding Organization
How to get to Bulabog Beach:
Bolabog is a short tricycle ride from Boracay's main White Beach, you can get out to the main road from D'Mall or D'Talipapa and take a trike from there for about 15 minutes, fare is about P60 (depends on your negotiation skills, more if you're a foreigner :). If you feel like it, you can also walk/trek to the place with the access road near Pink Patio and Metrobank (ask around, it's ok)
Related Posts:
Boracay Travel Guide
Boracay White Beach
ATV, Bug Car in Boracay
Labels: Aklan, Beaches, Boracay, Water Sports
posted by GingGoy @ 9:29 PM,
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Holy Week in Paete, Laguna
28 March 2008
Tutubi spent his Holy Week break not on the crowded beaches or some secluded place but in his hometown, Paete in Laguna. He reached home by braving a 4.5 hour drive with heavy traffic typical of long weekends and holidays.
A Guide to Holy Week in Paete (for those wishing to witness it next year)
Palm Sunday/Linggo ng Palaspas/Domingo de Ramos
palms are carried to church particularly the palaspas (made from nipa fronds) to celebrate the entry of Jesus into Jerusalem mounted on a donkey.
Holy Wednesday in Paete:
A unique ritual of bathing the mahal na Senor (as what the dead Christ is called) is performed at the home of the owners here.
A popular holy week destination for Metro Manilans, Paete town in Laguna boasts of a traditional life-size images on processions starting on Holy Wednesday where the unique moving saints of Paete re-enact biblical events called salubong at three places in town: at the public market, Plaza Edesan and ending at the town plaza.
The salubong at the palengke (market) is about Mary wiping the blood and sweat of Jesus carrying the cross with operatic voices on the background. The next scene at Plaza Edesan involve Veronica wiping the face of Jesus while the last scene at the town plaza shows the moving Veronica showing her towel's imprinted with Jesus' three faces and Mary's showing her own towel with facial markings. Procession starts after mass at Paete Catholic Church around 6pm.
Maundy Thursday:
A cenaculo (passion of Christ) is staged at the town plaza in the afternoon while many people come to visit the old baroque church famous for it's intricate facade, four large murals and the retablo (tableau) laced with gold leaf part of the Laguna Visita Iglesia
At 6pm, another procession will start, this time by IFI (Iglesia Filipina Independiente) popularly known as Aglipayan or simply Aglipay, with their own life-sized images and salubong. Note the santos are lined up for viewing on Quesada St. (Paete's Main road cutting across the town plaza) and photo opportunity.
It's during this time that people begin to trek to Paete's Tatlong Krus (Three Crosses) to camp there overnight (it's a big, crowded camp site on Good Friday)
Good Friday:
You may visit the home of the owner of the Señor (santo entierro) for a unique ritual of bathing the image. (for photos, please see Sidney's take of the rite here)
a view of Paete Church's intricate facade and baroque features
on Good Friday, the bells are silent while bamboo clappers and iron bars attached to wooden boards (called Matraka), make noise before the dead Christ
the Mater Dolorosa, the last image of the procession, is actually the exact replica of an image Mariano Madriñan made and received a gold medal during Amsterdam International Exposition of 1883 (note that a gold medal in expositions does not equate to a "first place" finish)
The various carriages with santos start to assemble inside the church. Those who joined the Wednesday procession got new wardrobes and flowers. The Seven Last Words are recited until 3pm when Dapit starts, the body of the dead Christ is brought to church.
Procession will start at 5pm with both Catholics and Aglipayan taking different routes. The procession route will snake its way to pass by the homes of owners of santos who joined the procession of Holy Wednesday where the images are displayed.
You'll notice the Tatlong Krus on Humarap (the hill overlooking Paete, part of Sierra Madre) are lighted with people visible if you have a telescope, binoculars or a telephoto lens.
Black Saturday/Sabado de Gloria
a traditional Easter Eve Ball is held at the grounds of Paete Elementary School (Central) while waiting for the Salubong of Easter Sunday
Easter Sunday:
The Salubong with a re-enactment of the resurrected Jesus' meeting with his disciples starting with Mary Magdalene at dawn that includes a procession early in the morning.
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Other Holy Week Events in the Philippines:
If you're looking for macabre and much hyped about crucifixions, you may try to view the bloody event in San Pedro Cutud, San Fernando, Pampanga where people volunteer themselves to be crucified under the searing heat of the summer sun for decades now.
Another event of Easter Sunday crucifixion is the so called Taltal (meaning: to remove) in Barotac Viejo, Iloilo,
Other unique celebration on Easter Sunday are the so called Sugat (Cebuano word for meeting) dawn plays in Minglanilla and Argao towns of Cebu.
The best place to be in Holy Week, for some, is just to stay at home. Imagine Metro Manila without the crowds, malls closed but Manila Ocean Park is open.
Holy Week Trivia:
Did you know why the date of Holy Week is not fixed? Holy Week, particularly Easter Sunday is reckoned from the full moon on or after the Vernal Equinox (equinox means the length of day and night are equal)
a picture of the full moon over paete (actually a test shot at 200mm)
Related Holy Week Posts:
Visita Iglesia: Manila's Churches and Cathedrals
Good Friday Procession in Paete
Visita Iglesia: Laguna and Rizal
Related Paete Posts:
Minglanilla Sugat Argao Sugat San Pedro Cutud Crucifixion, Holy Week, Catholic Rituals, Flagellation, Self-flagellation, palaspas, Mahal na Araw, Semana Santa
Related Posts:
St. Clare Monastery
Our Lady of Peace and Good Voyage
Our Lady of Manaoag
Our Lady of Mt. Carmel, Lipa
Our Lady of the Pillar
Kamay ni Hesus
Visita Iglesia Manila
Visita Iglesia Rizal and Laguna
A Guide to Holy Week in Paete (for those wishing to witness it next year)
Palm Sunday/Linggo ng Palaspas/Domingo de Ramos
palms are carried to church particularly the palaspas (made from nipa fronds) to celebrate the entry of Jesus into Jerusalem mounted on a donkey.
Holy Wednesday in Paete:
A unique ritual of bathing the mahal na Senor (as what the dead Christ is called) is performed at the home of the owners here.
A popular holy week destination for Metro Manilans, Paete town in Laguna boasts of a traditional life-size images on processions starting on Holy Wednesday where the unique moving saints of Paete re-enact biblical events called salubong at three places in town: at the public market, Plaza Edesan and ending at the town plaza.
The salubong at the palengke (market) is about Mary wiping the blood and sweat of Jesus carrying the cross with operatic voices on the background. The next scene at Plaza Edesan involve Veronica wiping the face of Jesus while the last scene at the town plaza shows the moving Veronica showing her towel's imprinted with Jesus' three faces and Mary's showing her own towel with facial markings. Procession starts after mass at Paete Catholic Church around 6pm.
Maundy Thursday:
A cenaculo (passion of Christ) is staged at the town plaza in the afternoon while many people come to visit the old baroque church famous for it's intricate facade, four large murals and the retablo (tableau) laced with gold leaf part of the Laguna Visita Iglesia
At 6pm, another procession will start, this time by IFI (Iglesia Filipina Independiente) popularly known as Aglipayan or simply Aglipay, with their own life-sized images and salubong. Note the santos are lined up for viewing on Quesada St. (Paete's Main road cutting across the town plaza) and photo opportunity.
It's during this time that people begin to trek to Paete's Tatlong Krus (Three Crosses) to camp there overnight (it's a big, crowded camp site on Good Friday)
Good Friday:
You may visit the home of the owner of the Señor (santo entierro) for a unique ritual of bathing the image. (for photos, please see Sidney's take of the rite here)
a view of Paete Church's intricate facade and baroque features
on Good Friday, the bells are silent while bamboo clappers and iron bars attached to wooden boards (called Matraka), make noise before the dead Christ 
the Mater Dolorosa, the last image of the procession, is actually the exact replica of an image Mariano Madriñan made and received a gold medal during Amsterdam International Exposition of 1883 (note that a gold medal in expositions does not equate to a "first place" finish)The various carriages with santos start to assemble inside the church. Those who joined the Wednesday procession got new wardrobes and flowers. The Seven Last Words are recited until 3pm when Dapit starts, the body of the dead Christ is brought to church.
Procession will start at 5pm with both Catholics and Aglipayan taking different routes. The procession route will snake its way to pass by the homes of owners of santos who joined the procession of Holy Wednesday where the images are displayed.
You'll notice the Tatlong Krus on Humarap (the hill overlooking Paete, part of Sierra Madre) are lighted with people visible if you have a telescope, binoculars or a telephoto lens.
Black Saturday/Sabado de Gloria
a traditional Easter Eve Ball is held at the grounds of Paete Elementary School (Central) while waiting for the Salubong of Easter Sunday
Easter Sunday:
The Salubong with a re-enactment of the resurrected Jesus' meeting with his disciples starting with Mary Magdalene at dawn that includes a procession early in the morning.
---
Other Holy Week Events in the Philippines:
If you're looking for macabre and much hyped about crucifixions, you may try to view the bloody event in San Pedro Cutud, San Fernando, Pampanga where people volunteer themselves to be crucified under the searing heat of the summer sun for decades now.
Another event of Easter Sunday crucifixion is the so called Taltal (meaning: to remove) in Barotac Viejo, Iloilo,
Other unique celebration on Easter Sunday are the so called Sugat (Cebuano word for meeting) dawn plays in Minglanilla and Argao towns of Cebu.
The best place to be in Holy Week, for some, is just to stay at home. Imagine Metro Manila without the crowds, malls closed but Manila Ocean Park is open.
Holy Week Trivia:
Did you know why the date of Holy Week is not fixed? Holy Week, particularly Easter Sunday is reckoned from the full moon on or after the Vernal Equinox (equinox means the length of day and night are equal)
a picture of the full moon over paete (actually a test shot at 200mm) Related Holy Week Posts:
Visita Iglesia: Manila's Churches and Cathedrals
Good Friday Procession in Paete
Visita Iglesia: Laguna and Rizal
Related Paete Posts:
Minglanilla Sugat Argao Sugat San Pedro Cutud Crucifixion, Holy Week, Catholic Rituals, Flagellation, Self-flagellation, palaspas, Mahal na Araw, Semana Santa
Related Posts:
St. Clare Monastery
Our Lady of Peace and Good Voyage
Our Lady of Manaoag
Our Lady of Mt. Carmel, Lipa
Our Lady of the Pillar
Kamay ni Hesus
Visita Iglesia Manila
Visita Iglesia Rizal and Laguna
Labels: Calabarzon, Holy Week, Laguna, Paete, Southern Tagalog
posted by GingGoy @ 9:58 PM,
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ABS-CBN Umagang Kay Ganda in Boracay
23 March 2008
Day 2 of Tutubi's Boracay with a blast, ABS-CBN's early morning show Umagang Kay Ganda was present in Boracay with live telecast in front of La Carmela de Boracay at Station 2. This confirmed the news that they've a shoot there when Rica Peralejo was with Tutubi from Caticlan Airport on her way to La Carmela de Boracay
the all too familiar boracay sand castle in front of La Carmela de Boracay Resort Hotel (date should read March 10, 2008)
crowd of kibitzers on the beach wishing to gain a few seconds of fame dancing locomotion and papaya
At this moment, Tutubi morphed into paparazzi to test how his Nikkor 18-200 VR would fare under the condition. Herewith are the celebrity pictures of the popular TV show plus the crowds on the beach watching, participating or just plain "uzi."
former child actress turned sexy star turned...Rica Peralejo
TV show host and former MTV Asia VJ Donita Rose
the exotic, sun-tanned and stunning Pinky Webb, a TV news anchor of ABS-CBN, ANC and of radio station DZMM. Daughter of former senator and tv personality Freddie Webb. She's also the sister of former PBA player Jason Webb and Hubert Webb (of Vizconde...).
another angle of the alluring Pinky Webb
Edu Manzano of the now famous Papaya dance move discussing something with Kuya Kim Atienza, son of former Manila mayor and former DENR secretary Lito Atienza, who's also a former politician.
a local band, whose name escaped Tutubi (boracay republik?), singing a catchy Boracay song with reggae beat (something that's not so pinoy, actually)
no celebrity bikini babes here, sorry, but still it's an Umagang Kay Ganda (So Beautiful Morning) all Kapamilya!
the all too familiar boracay sand castle in front of La Carmela de Boracay Resort Hotel (date should read March 10, 2008)
crowd of kibitzers on the beach wishing to gain a few seconds of fame dancing locomotion and papaya
At this moment, Tutubi morphed into paparazzi to test how his Nikkor 18-200 VR would fare under the condition. Herewith are the celebrity pictures of the popular TV show plus the crowds on the beach watching, participating or just plain "uzi."
former child actress turned sexy star turned...Rica Peralejo
TV show host and former MTV Asia VJ Donita Rose
the exotic, sun-tanned and stunning Pinky Webb, a TV news anchor of ABS-CBN, ANC and of radio station DZMM. Daughter of former senator and tv personality Freddie Webb. She's also the sister of former PBA player Jason Webb and Hubert Webb (of Vizconde...).
another angle of the alluring Pinky Webb
Edu Manzano of the now famous Papaya dance move discussing something with Kuya Kim Atienza, son of former Manila mayor and former DENR secretary Lito Atienza, who's also a former politician. 
a local band, whose name escaped Tutubi (boracay republik?), singing a catchy Boracay song with reggae beat (something that's not so pinoy, actually)
no celebrity bikini babes here, sorry, but still it's an Umagang Kay Ganda (So Beautiful Morning) all Kapamilya!
Labels: Beaches, Boracay, Celebrities
posted by GingGoy @ 8:24 PM,
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Boracay White Beach: Picture Perfect Paradise!
17 March 2008
Arrived at Caticlan airport on a Cebu Pacific flight and checked in at Boracay Court Yard, Tutubi and friends set out to walk on Boracay's famous (and much too touristy) White Beach famous for it's powdery white sand, and azure water.
Pictures of Boracay: One of the top ten beaches in the World by Yahoo Travel in 2007:
White Beach in Front of La Carmela de Boracay Resort Hotel Station 2
Coconut trees line the beach front of the world's best tropical beach
A pilgrimage to the Grotto or Willy's rock:Boracay's famous landmark at Station 1
sailboats, locally known as paraw, with their colorful sails, waiting for customers for a sailing trip
a romantic scene of two lovers HHWW on the beach :P
Coming up: Kapamilya's Umagang Kay Ganda in Boracay, Kiteboarding/ Kitesurfing/ Windsurfing on Bulabog Beach and much,much more!
Expect this to become some sort of a Boracay Photo Blog! :P
Related Posts:
Boracay Travel Guide on a Budget
Cebu Pacific Flights to Caticlan
ATV in Boracay
Pictures of Boracay: One of the top ten beaches in the World by Yahoo Travel in 2007:
White Beach in Front of La Carmela de Boracay Resort Hotel Station 2
Coconut trees line the beach front of the world's best tropical beach
A pilgrimage to the Grotto or Willy's rock:Boracay's famous landmark at Station 1
sailboats, locally known as paraw, with their colorful sails, waiting for customers for a sailing trip
a romantic scene of two lovers HHWW on the beach :PComing up: Kapamilya's Umagang Kay Ganda in Boracay, Kiteboarding/ Kitesurfing/ Windsurfing on Bulabog Beach and much,much more!
Expect this to become some sort of a Boracay Photo Blog! :P
Related Posts:
Boracay Travel Guide on a Budget
Cebu Pacific Flights to Caticlan
ATV in Boracay
posted by GingGoy @ 9:43 PM,
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Cebu Pacific Flights to Caticlan Airport(Boracay)
16 March 2008
Cebu Pacific's new direct flights from Manila to Caticlan and Cebu to Caticlan is now live. From Caticlan, the world famous beaches of Boracay is just a short boat ride away.
Last December, Tutubi availed of the famous Piso Fare of Cebu Pacific to get low cost, short travel time to Boracay Island. He came to explore Boracay Island's hidden wonders the usual visitors of the Philippines' most famous tourist destination don't get to see.
Picture of ATR 72-500 plane on disembarkation
baggage loading of ATR 72-500 turboprop airplane
The spanking new ATR 72-500 aircraft still smelled like it has just been taken out of the factory. Arranged with 19 rows and 4 columns, passengers were made to occupy front, middle and back rows to stabilize the aircraft. Stabilization also includes weighing of passengers with their carry-on baggage (this is similar to Tutubi's SeaAir flight to Busuanga in 2004). Passengers were requested to deplane by rows starting at the back rows, still, for plane stabilization purpose.
The best part of the flight, Tutubi's favorite, were the in-flight games where the cabin crew asked trivia questions from passengers and gave away nice shoe bags courtesy of Sun Cellular. It's unprecedented that Tutubi was able to win two shoe bags; one for each flight of his round-trip ticket!
This will be the first of a series of the wandering Tutubi's Budget Boracay with a Blast and also the first field assignment of his new Nikon D80 camera with Nikon 18-200 VR lens :P
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Other Information on Cebu Pacific Flights to Caticlan:
The turboprop ATR72-500 airplane arrived and departed on time at Caticlan Airport (renamed Godofredo P. Ramos National Airport)
Cebu Pacific acquired several ATR72-500 aircraft manufactured by Avions de Transport Regional (ATR) based in Toulouse, France.
Cebu Pacific Go Fares start at PhP688. Flights to Kalibo start at PhP288.
Cebu Pacific uses NAIA Terminal 3 on Fields Avenue (starting August 1, 2008)
Terminal fee at Manila Domestic Airport is PhP200 white at Caticlan Airport is PhP10.
Daily Flight Schedules from Manila to Caticlan (Flight time is estimated at 55 minutes)
Flight Number Depart Arrive
5J 891 0530 0630
5J 893 0615 0715
5J 895 0825 0925
5J 897 0910 1010
5J 899 1210 1310
5J 901 1415 1515
5J 903 1510 1610
Daily Flights from Caticlan to Manila
5J 892 0650 0755
5J 894 0735 0840
5J 896 1030 1135
5J 898 1235 1340
5J 900 1330 1435
5J 902 1535 1640
5J 904 1630 1735
Daily Flights from Cebu to Caticlan
5J 136 1115 1215
Daily Flights from Caticlan to Cebu
5J 135 0945 1045
Note: Flight Schedules may change without prior notice. Please check Cebu Pacific's official website.
Other airlines serving the short Manila to Caticlan route: SeaAir, Asian Spirit and Air Philippines (affiliated with Philippine Airlines (PAL)
Last December, Tutubi availed of the famous Piso Fare of Cebu Pacific to get low cost, short travel time to Boracay Island. He came to explore Boracay Island's hidden wonders the usual visitors of the Philippines' most famous tourist destination don't get to see.
Picture of ATR 72-500 plane on disembarkation
baggage loading of ATR 72-500 turboprop airplaneThe spanking new ATR 72-500 aircraft still smelled like it has just been taken out of the factory. Arranged with 19 rows and 4 columns, passengers were made to occupy front, middle and back rows to stabilize the aircraft. Stabilization also includes weighing of passengers with their carry-on baggage (this is similar to Tutubi's SeaAir flight to Busuanga in 2004). Passengers were requested to deplane by rows starting at the back rows, still, for plane stabilization purpose.
The best part of the flight, Tutubi's favorite, were the in-flight games where the cabin crew asked trivia questions from passengers and gave away nice shoe bags courtesy of Sun Cellular. It's unprecedented that Tutubi was able to win two shoe bags; one for each flight of his round-trip ticket!
This will be the first of a series of the wandering Tutubi's Budget Boracay with a Blast and also the first field assignment of his new Nikon D80 camera with Nikon 18-200 VR lens :P
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Other Information on Cebu Pacific Flights to Caticlan:
The turboprop ATR72-500 airplane arrived and departed on time at Caticlan Airport (renamed Godofredo P. Ramos National Airport)
Cebu Pacific acquired several ATR72-500 aircraft manufactured by Avions de Transport Regional (ATR) based in Toulouse, France.
Cebu Pacific Go Fares start at PhP688. Flights to Kalibo start at PhP288.
Cebu Pacific uses NAIA Terminal 3 on Fields Avenue (starting August 1, 2008)
Terminal fee at Manila Domestic Airport is PhP200 white at Caticlan Airport is PhP10.
Daily Flight Schedules from Manila to Caticlan (Flight time is estimated at 55 minutes)
Flight Number Depart Arrive
5J 891 0530 0630
5J 893 0615 0715
5J 895 0825 0925
5J 897 0910 1010
5J 899 1210 1310
5J 901 1415 1515
5J 903 1510 1610
Daily Flights from Caticlan to Manila
5J 892 0650 0755
5J 894 0735 0840
5J 896 1030 1135
5J 898 1235 1340
5J 900 1330 1435
5J 902 1535 1640
5J 904 1630 1735
Daily Flights from Cebu to Caticlan
5J 136 1115 1215
Daily Flights from Caticlan to Cebu
5J 135 0945 1045
Note: Flight Schedules may change without prior notice. Please check Cebu Pacific's official website.
Other airlines serving the short Manila to Caticlan route: SeaAir, Asian Spirit and Air Philippines (affiliated with Philippine Airlines (PAL)
Labels: Airlines, Boracay, Cebu Pacific
posted by GingGoy @ 9:09 PM,
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Hong Kong Express Promo Fare to Clark Airport
15 March 2008
Giving Cebu Pacific a run for its money and in the rapidly expanding budget carrier race not only in the Philippines but in Asia, Hong Kong Express, a subsidiary of Hong KOng Airlines, re-opened their Hong Kong to Philippines flight via Clark Freeport (Diosdado Macapagal International Airport)
Hong Kong Express’ planes are Boeing 737-800
Hong Kong to Clark Flight Schedules:
Mondays Mondays, Wednesdays and Fridays
The round-trip fare costs $100, such a low fare, that'll surely drive airfare prices down due to competition.
SM Megamall to Clark Airport Fare: PhP300.00
for flight schedules, updates, promos, discounts, ticket sale, please visit Hong Kong Express official website
Hong Kong Express’ planes are Boeing 737-800
Hong Kong to Clark Flight Schedules:
Mondays Mondays, Wednesdays and Fridays
The round-trip fare costs $100, such a low fare, that'll surely drive airfare prices down due to competition.
SM Megamall to Clark Airport Fare: PhP300.00
for flight schedules, updates, promos, discounts, ticket sale, please visit Hong Kong Express official website
Labels: Airlines
posted by GingGoy @ 8:03 PM,
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Nuestra Señora del Pilar and Fort Pilar Museum
13 March 2008
With his limited time to explore Asia's Latin City i.e. Zamboanga City, Tutubi set out to visit interesting places the city has to offer. He was able to reach Fort Pilar by walking from Universidad de Zamboanga,past City Hall and Lantaka Hotel to the old stone fort.
the stone walls of Fort Pilar: Manila has Fort Santiago, Cebu and Iloilo both have Fort San Pedro, Cavite City has Fort San Felipe, Romblon with Fort San Andres, Zamboanga City's Fort Pilar as fortification.
inside the stone fort with the old military barracks in view. The place is now a popular events venue for weddings and other cultural occasions.
Entrance of Fort Pilar Museum with colorful sails of the famous Zamboanga vinta
The fort was built in 1635, then known as "Real Fuerza de San Jose" later renamed "Real Fuerza de Nuestra Señora del Pilar de Zaragoza", in response to raids by the Sultans of Mindanao and Jolo, and is now simply called Fort Pilar. It survived Dutch bombardment in 1646 and the British in 1798
History of Fort Pilar written on the NHI marker
Fort Pilar is now a museum (alternating as a venue for weddings, art exhibits, and other events). The museum galleries has on display of the Griffin, a ship that sank off Mindanao in the 18th century (similar to the San Diego galleon's artifacts displayed at the National Museum in Manila), and ethnographic and marine biology exhibit. (No picture taking is allowed inside like most museums' policy without a proper permit. Entrance to the museum, however, is free)
The exterior of the Fort is a shrine to the Nuestra Señora del Pilar (Our Lady of the Pillar), the patroness of Zamboanga (and also of Santa Cruz, Manila, the Diocese of Imus) with fiesta celebrated on October 12.
Image of Our Lady of the Pillar outside Fort Pilar and is a popular Catholic Pilgrimage site in Mindanao
Our Lady of the Pillar, another of the numerous titles of the Blessed Virgin Mary, according to ancient tradition, narrates that in the year 40 in Zaragoza, Spain, Mary appeared to James the Greater on the Ebro River while St. James the Great was preaching. She appeared on a pillar, and the pillar is preserved and venerated within the present Basilica of Nuestra Señora Del Pilar in Zaragoza, Spain. Thus the image is called "La Virgen de Nuestra Señora del Pilar de Zaragoza (Our Lady of the Pillar of Zaragoza).
Fort Pilar Museum Entrance Fee: None
How to get there:
Fort Pilar is walking distance from Zamboanga City Hall, Rizal Park and Zamboanga University. You may hire a tricycle if you don't feel like walking.
Related Posts:
St. Clare Monastery
Our Lady of Peace and Good Voyage
Our Lady of Manaoag
Our Lady of Mt. Carmel, Lipa
Kamay ni Hesus
Visita Iglesia Manila
Visita Iglesia Rizal and Laguna
Fort El Triunfo, Ozamiz City
Fort Pilar, Zamboanga City
the stone walls of Fort Pilar: Manila has Fort Santiago, Cebu and Iloilo both have Fort San Pedro, Cavite City has Fort San Felipe, Romblon with Fort San Andres, Zamboanga City's Fort Pilar as fortification.
inside the stone fort with the old military barracks in view. The place is now a popular events venue for weddings and other cultural occasions.
Entrance of Fort Pilar Museum with colorful sails of the famous Zamboanga vintaThe fort was built in 1635, then known as "Real Fuerza de San Jose" later renamed "Real Fuerza de Nuestra Señora del Pilar de Zaragoza", in response to raids by the Sultans of Mindanao and Jolo, and is now simply called Fort Pilar. It survived Dutch bombardment in 1646 and the British in 1798
History of Fort Pilar written on the NHI markerFort Pilar is now a museum (alternating as a venue for weddings, art exhibits, and other events). The museum galleries has on display of the Griffin, a ship that sank off Mindanao in the 18th century (similar to the San Diego galleon's artifacts displayed at the National Museum in Manila), and ethnographic and marine biology exhibit. (No picture taking is allowed inside like most museums' policy without a proper permit. Entrance to the museum, however, is free)
The exterior of the Fort is a shrine to the Nuestra Señora del Pilar (Our Lady of the Pillar), the patroness of Zamboanga (and also of Santa Cruz, Manila, the Diocese of Imus) with fiesta celebrated on October 12.
Image of Our Lady of the Pillar outside Fort Pilar and is a popular Catholic Pilgrimage site in MindanaoOur Lady of the Pillar, another of the numerous titles of the Blessed Virgin Mary, according to ancient tradition, narrates that in the year 40 in Zaragoza, Spain, Mary appeared to James the Greater on the Ebro River while St. James the Great was preaching. She appeared on a pillar, and the pillar is preserved and venerated within the present Basilica of Nuestra Señora Del Pilar in Zaragoza, Spain. Thus the image is called "La Virgen de Nuestra Señora del Pilar de Zaragoza (Our Lady of the Pillar of Zaragoza).
Fort Pilar Museum Entrance Fee: None
How to get there:
Fort Pilar is walking distance from Zamboanga City Hall, Rizal Park and Zamboanga University. You may hire a tricycle if you don't feel like walking.
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Fort El Triunfo, Ozamiz City
Fort Pilar, Zamboanga City
Labels: Museums, Pilgrimage Sites, Spanish Forts, Zamboanga City, Zamboanga Peninsula
posted by GingGoy @ 9:52 PM,
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Jardin Maria Clara Lobregat in Pasonanca
11 March 2008
Flower pictures and exotic butterfly at Jardin Maria Clara L. Lobregat in Pasonanca Park, Zamboanga City where flowers are in bloom and a butterfly farm is also located
the sign in front of the garden
the gumamela, or hibiscus, incidentally, is the national flower of Malaysia
a lantana, common in exotic butterfly gardens as source of nectar
a black butterfly called Common Mormon (not sure though, have to confirm with local butterfly watching enthusiasts)
Note: Entrance fee to park and the butterfly garden: Free!
All photos taken using Canon 300D either with kit lens or 50mm...
the sign in front of the garden
the gumamela, or hibiscus, incidentally, is the national flower of Malaysia
a lantana, common in exotic butterfly gardens as source of nectar
a black butterfly called Common Mormon (not sure though, have to confirm with local butterfly watching enthusiasts)Note: Entrance fee to park and the butterfly garden: Free!
All photos taken using Canon 300D either with kit lens or 50mm...
Labels: Butterfly Garden, Flowers, Parks, Zamboanga City, Zamboanga Peninsula
posted by GingGoy @ 9:35 PM,
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The "Lost" Sheep of Camp Atilano
06 March 2008
As soon as Tutubi was able to check in at Garden Orchid Hotel and secured a tourism brochure, he boarded a tricycle to Pasonanca Park. It was a miscalculation since the road going to the park was sloping uphill that made it difficult to traverse. Ended up doing quite a trek going to the first visible part of Pasonanca Park: Camp Jose Atilano which is a popular camp site by the Boy Scouts of the Philippines' jamboree.
Pictures of Camp Atilano:
the tree house you'll often see on Zamboanga City's tourism brochures
inside the camp were flocks of sheep without a shepherd
The lost sheep of Camp Atilano with tents looking like tepees in the background
After the brief photo opportunity, walked forward to the public swimming pool and serendipitously stumbled on a beautiful corner of the park: Jardin Maria Clara Lobregat.
To be Continued...
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Park Entrance Free: None (as in Free)
How to get to Pasonanca Park:
Commute: At city center (called Pueblo) board a jeepney with Pasonanca signboard.
Pictures of Camp Atilano:
the tree house you'll often see on Zamboanga City's tourism brochures
inside the camp were flocks of sheep without a shepherd
The lost sheep of Camp Atilano with tents looking like tepees in the backgroundAfter the brief photo opportunity, walked forward to the public swimming pool and serendipitously stumbled on a beautiful corner of the park: Jardin Maria Clara Lobregat.
To be Continued...
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Park Entrance Free: None (as in Free)
How to get to Pasonanca Park:
Commute: At city center (called Pueblo) board a jeepney with Pasonanca signboard.
Labels: Parks, Zamboanga City, Zamboanga Peninsula
posted by GingGoy @ 9:45 PM,
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Vote for Tubbataha Reef for the New 7 Wonders of Nature
A favorite of the moneyed SCUBA divers in the Philippines, Tubbataha reef has been nominated in the ongoing selection of the New Seven Wonders of Nature.
This is a call to all Filipinos or anyone to vote for Tubbataha to be included in the list where the reef is currently struggling at the 30th place.
Please see this link for the live ranking. You can see the Vietnamese and Bangladeshis/Indians doing the same thing that's why their entries are currently on top.
Tubbataha's page on the site is available here
Note:
Tutubi thinks limiting the list to seven still is unfit in these modern times. The old seven wonders of the world, whose only surviving member are the Great Pyramids of Egypt, were selected by ancient men using their understanding of the world known to them and therefore did not include wonders beyond their known world. Seven then was easy, selecting seven now is not!
Tubbataha 101:
Politically part of Cagayancillo, Palawan, Tubbataha Reefs National Marine Park, or simply Tubbataha, is reputedly the Philippines' best dive spot. It was named by UNESCO as World Heritage Site in 1994 due to the reef's amazing marine biodiversity where you'll find a good variety of invertebrates, reef fishes, soft corals, close encounters with the Tubbataha shark, tip sharks, nurse sharks, turtles, manta rays, hundreds of fish schools, reef rays, and other dazzling marine species. It's composed of two main islands: Tubbataha Island and Bird Island.
Tubbataha Diving and Travel Information:
Best Time to Dive in Tubbataha: end of March to June (only by liveaboard boats)
The recommended way to dive in Tubbataha is to avail of dive packages from various dive resorts in Puerto Princesa. You may contact resorts listed at Tubbataha Reefs dot org to avail of the best and cheapest dive package.
How to get to Tubbataha, Palawan:
The best way to get there is via Puerto Princesa City served by Philippine Airlines, Cebu Pacific, Air Philippines, and SEAAir. Flight time is around one hour.
Flight from Seoul, Korea to Puerto Princesa serviced by Philippine Airlines
Manila to Puerto Princesa via Ferry: WG&A Superferry and Negros Navigation has weekly ferry schedules to Palawan. Visit their website for details. Trip takes about 22 hours.
Batangas to Tubbataha: Several liveaboard boats leave Batangas Pier in March and return in June (Apo Explorer, Stella Explorer, Oceanic Explorer, Borneo Explorer)
Sources:
UNESCO
Tubbataha Reefs dot org
Related Posts:
Busuanga, Coron, Calamianes Northern Palawan
Palawan Wildlife Rescue and Conservation Center (formerly Crocodile Farming Institute)
Iwahig Penal Colony
This is a call to all Filipinos or anyone to vote for Tubbataha to be included in the list where the reef is currently struggling at the 30th place.
Please see this link for the live ranking. You can see the Vietnamese and Bangladeshis/Indians doing the same thing that's why their entries are currently on top.
Tubbataha's page on the site is available here
Note:
Tutubi thinks limiting the list to seven still is unfit in these modern times. The old seven wonders of the world, whose only surviving member are the Great Pyramids of Egypt, were selected by ancient men using their understanding of the world known to them and therefore did not include wonders beyond their known world. Seven then was easy, selecting seven now is not!
Tubbataha 101:
Politically part of Cagayancillo, Palawan, Tubbataha Reefs National Marine Park, or simply Tubbataha, is reputedly the Philippines' best dive spot. It was named by UNESCO as World Heritage Site in 1994 due to the reef's amazing marine biodiversity where you'll find a good variety of invertebrates, reef fishes, soft corals, close encounters with the Tubbataha shark, tip sharks, nurse sharks, turtles, manta rays, hundreds of fish schools, reef rays, and other dazzling marine species. It's composed of two main islands: Tubbataha Island and Bird Island.
Tubbataha Diving and Travel Information:
Best Time to Dive in Tubbataha: end of March to June (only by liveaboard boats)
The recommended way to dive in Tubbataha is to avail of dive packages from various dive resorts in Puerto Princesa. You may contact resorts listed at Tubbataha Reefs dot org to avail of the best and cheapest dive package.
How to get to Tubbataha, Palawan:
The best way to get there is via Puerto Princesa City served by Philippine Airlines, Cebu Pacific, Air Philippines, and SEAAir. Flight time is around one hour.
Flight from Seoul, Korea to Puerto Princesa serviced by Philippine Airlines
Manila to Puerto Princesa via Ferry: WG&A Superferry and Negros Navigation has weekly ferry schedules to Palawan. Visit their website for details. Trip takes about 22 hours.
Batangas to Tubbataha: Several liveaboard boats leave Batangas Pier in March and return in June (Apo Explorer, Stella Explorer, Oceanic Explorer, Borneo Explorer)
Sources:
UNESCO
Tubbataha Reefs dot org
Related Posts:
Busuanga, Coron, Calamianes Northern Palawan
Palawan Wildlife Rescue and Conservation Center (formerly Crocodile Farming Institute)
Iwahig Penal Colony
Labels: Dive Sites, Palawan
posted by GingGoy @ 8:37 PM,
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Bienvenido a Zamboanga Hermosa!
05 March 2008
"Bienvenido aqui na Zamboanga" what greeted Tutubi in Asia's Latin City's Zamboanga International Airport where people speak Chavacano, a Spanish Creole language.
There were so many policemen at the airport, not because there's trouble, but due to an on-going security conference, incidentally, held at Tutubi's hotel: Garden Orchid Hotel.
A stone's throw,literally, from the airport, Garden Orchid Hotel, would be Tutubi's home for a few days.
photo of Garden Orchid Hotel lobby
The the check-in counter ladies of the hotel were nice and accomodating. Even the bellboy was kind enough to give Tutubi the last copy of the Zamboanga City tourism brochure that Tutubi used to explore the city of smiles.
To be continued...
There were so many policemen at the airport, not because there's trouble, but due to an on-going security conference, incidentally, held at Tutubi's hotel: Garden Orchid Hotel.
A stone's throw,literally, from the airport, Garden Orchid Hotel, would be Tutubi's home for a few days.
photo of Garden Orchid Hotel lobbyThe the check-in counter ladies of the hotel were nice and accomodating. Even the bellboy was kind enough to give Tutubi the last copy of the Zamboanga City tourism brochure that Tutubi used to explore the city of smiles.
To be continued...
Labels: Hotels, Zamboanga Accommodations, Zamboanga City, Zamboanga Peninsula
posted by GingGoy @ 9:38 PM,
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Laguna: An Island Resort in Caliraya Lake
02 March 2008
Lake Caliraya evokes memories of Tutubi's childhood particularly the nearby Japanese Garden. It's a man-made lake created by the Americans by flooding a valley of the Sierra Madre mountains to generate hydroelectric power. It's populated with largemouth bass.
A recent free tour of Caliraya was arranged with a jeepney owner from Paete with pictures of the nameless island in Caliraya:
Banca (native outrigger boats) of the lake
Boat boarding time
washing clothes: a typical scene of rural life in the Philippines near rivers and lakes (that contribute to water pollution, btw)
bahay kubo on the lake shore
the ever loyal guard dog at the boat bow
the basic bahay kubo accomodation on the small island owned by the Anonuevo family (Tutubi even offered to buy the property if it's for sale...but that's just a joke). You may also pitch tents for camping fun
Kids playing on the beach...watch out children, folks here still think water of the lake sucks people forunknown reasons...mainly superstition still persisting!
Caliraya Lake's fun, isn't it?
The best thing about this trip was that it's free, just a sidetrip offered by the jeepney owner after visiting Paete's Tatlong Krus (Three Crosses) :P
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Other Interesting Places to See near Caliraya:
Japanese Garden
Magnetic Hill, so called due to apparent downward road yet actually sloping upward. Location: near the curve of kilometer 98 marker
If you have the money, unlike Tutubi, you may contact any place on this list of resorts in Caliraya Lake for queries:
Caliraya Re-creation Center
Caliraya Resort Club
Lagos Del Resort
Brgy. West Talaongan, Cavinti Laguna
Tel No: +63.2.526.8088 ext. 152 & 133
Calirana
Brgy. West Talaongan, Cavinti Laguna
Tel No.: +63.2.426.4130; +63.2.426.4130
Porta Verde Resort
Brgy. Mahipon, Cavinti
Tel No: +63.2.807.8414
Caliraya Springs Golf & Country Club
Brgy. East Talaongan, Cavinti Laguna
Mobile: +63.918.941.7689
Caliraya Hilltop Resort
Brgy. West Talaongan, Cavinti Laguna
Cel: +63.917.536.1166; +63.918.921.5248
Tel. No: +63.2.242-5969; +63.2.242.5979
Kaliraya Surf Kamp
Brgy. West Talaongan, Cavinti Laguna
Cel: +63.918.562.0002; +63.920.822.1312
call the published resort contact number, telephone number or visit resort's official website for inquiries, reservations, parties, events, weddings, room rates, entrance fee/day tour rates and other questions
Activities in Caliraya Lake:
wind surfing, jet skiing, fishing, angling, swimming, kayaking, canoeing, team building activities, large mouth bass fishing, water skiing, boating, golf, camping, and other sporting adventure activities.
How to get to Lake Caliraya, Laguna:
Commute: Board the Sta Cruz-bound bus of HM Transport on EDSA Cubao (near Victory Liner), DLTB or Green Star on Taft Ave near corner Gil Puyat/Buendia (LRT). The bus will pass through SLEX Calamba exit then turn right on the national highway in Calamba City, Los Banos, Bay, Victoria, Pila, Sta Cruz. At the terminal in Pagsawitan, Pagsanjan, wait for a jeepney with signboard Lumot or ask a tricycle to bring you to the jeepney terminal in Sta.Cruz to avail of "sure seats."
The Lumot-bound jeepney will pass Pagsanjan, turn left at the "pinagsangahan" (branch off at Pagsanjan church and Municipal Hall) pass by Lumban (barong land), then choose the right road of the fork up to Caliraya Lake. The fork is at the kilometer 95 post. The lake is about 7 kilometers from there. Note the presence of the so called Magnetic Hill at the blind curve of kilometer 98 post. Also near the lake are Caliraya Dam, Japanese Garden, Hilltop Resort, Surfkamp, Lagos del Sol, and Caliraya Recreation Center.
Commute: Board a HM Transport bus, with terminal on EDSA, Cubao near Victory Liner, going to Sta. Cruz/Calamba (fare: P148.50) or Green Star Express with terminal on Taft Avenue near corner Gil Puyat (Buendia) and LRT Gil Puyat station (fare: P140.50) then drop off at the terminal in Pagsanjan. Board a jeepney bound for Pagsanjan, Lumban, Paete or Siniloan then alight at your destination resort or inn.
By private car: from SLEX take Calamba exit then head straight to Calamba. turn right at Calamba junction and follow this road and highway until you reach Pagsanjan (after Los Banos, Bay, Victoria, Pila, Sta Cruz towns) where you turn left. Choose the right road at the fork near kilometer 95 post.
Directions by car from Quezon City, it's faster to take the Rizal route by going to Marcos Highway, turn right at the junction Masinag Wet and Dry Market (Sumulong Highway), on reaching Antipolo intersection turn left going to Baras (straight ahead leads to Antipolo Church while a right turn leads to Hinulugang Taktak) where you'll pass by Teresa, Morong, Baras, Tanay, and Pililla towns of Rizal province before reaching Laguna towns of Mabitac, Siniloan, Pangil, Pakil, Paete, Kalayaan, then make a U-turn on seeing kilometer 95 post on the highway. Lake Caliraya is about 7 kilometers from there.
From Lucena and Lucban, Quezon: there are jeepneys plying the route Lucena to Sta. Cruz that pass by Pagsanjan, Cavinti and Luisina. Board the Lumot jeep in Pagsanjan
Commuting from Cavite: board the Pagsanjan or Sta. Cruz vans at Pala-pala terminal in Dasmarinas, Cavite (near Robinsons Dasmarinas and SM). Board a jeep for Pagsanjan (or Lumban, Paete, Siniloan) then a Lumot jeep in Pagsanjan or Sta. Cruz.
Related Posts:
Pagsanjan Falls
Liliw Tsinelas Festival
A recent free tour of Caliraya was arranged with a jeepney owner from Paete with pictures of the nameless island in Caliraya:
Banca (native outrigger boats) of the lake
Boat boarding time
washing clothes: a typical scene of rural life in the Philippines near rivers and lakes (that contribute to water pollution, btw)
bahay kubo on the lake shore
the ever loyal guard dog at the boat bow
the basic bahay kubo accomodation on the small island owned by the Anonuevo family (Tutubi even offered to buy the property if it's for sale...but that's just a joke). You may also pitch tents for camping fun
Kids playing on the beach...watch out children, folks here still think water of the lake sucks people forunknown reasons...mainly superstition still persisting!Caliraya Lake's fun, isn't it?
The best thing about this trip was that it's free, just a sidetrip offered by the jeepney owner after visiting Paete's Tatlong Krus (Three Crosses) :P
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Other Interesting Places to See near Caliraya:
Japanese Garden
Magnetic Hill, so called due to apparent downward road yet actually sloping upward. Location: near the curve of kilometer 98 marker
If you have the money, unlike Tutubi, you may contact any place on this list of resorts in Caliraya Lake for queries:
Caliraya Re-creation Center
Caliraya Resort Club
Lagos Del Resort
Brgy. West Talaongan, Cavinti Laguna
Tel No: +63.2.526.8088 ext. 152 & 133
Calirana
Brgy. West Talaongan, Cavinti Laguna
Tel No.: +63.2.426.4130; +63.2.426.4130
Porta Verde Resort
Brgy. Mahipon, Cavinti
Tel No: +63.2.807.8414
Caliraya Springs Golf & Country Club
Brgy. East Talaongan, Cavinti Laguna
Mobile: +63.918.941.7689
Caliraya Hilltop Resort
Brgy. West Talaongan, Cavinti Laguna
Cel: +63.917.536.1166; +63.918.921.5248
Tel. No: +63.2.242-5969; +63.2.242.5979
Kaliraya Surf Kamp
Brgy. West Talaongan, Cavinti Laguna
Cel: +63.918.562.0002; +63.920.822.1312
call the published resort contact number, telephone number or visit resort's official website for inquiries, reservations, parties, events, weddings, room rates, entrance fee/day tour rates and other questions
Activities in Caliraya Lake:
wind surfing, jet skiing, fishing, angling, swimming, kayaking, canoeing, team building activities, large mouth bass fishing, water skiing, boating, golf, camping, and other sporting adventure activities.
How to get to Lake Caliraya, Laguna:
Commute: Board the Sta Cruz-bound bus of HM Transport on EDSA Cubao (near Victory Liner), DLTB or Green Star on Taft Ave near corner Gil Puyat/Buendia (LRT). The bus will pass through SLEX Calamba exit then turn right on the national highway in Calamba City, Los Banos, Bay, Victoria, Pila, Sta Cruz. At the terminal in Pagsawitan, Pagsanjan, wait for a jeepney with signboard Lumot or ask a tricycle to bring you to the jeepney terminal in Sta.Cruz to avail of "sure seats."
The Lumot-bound jeepney will pass Pagsanjan, turn left at the "pinagsangahan" (branch off at Pagsanjan church and Municipal Hall) pass by Lumban (barong land), then choose the right road of the fork up to Caliraya Lake. The fork is at the kilometer 95 post. The lake is about 7 kilometers from there. Note the presence of the so called Magnetic Hill at the blind curve of kilometer 98 post. Also near the lake are Caliraya Dam, Japanese Garden, Hilltop Resort, Surfkamp, Lagos del Sol, and Caliraya Recreation Center.
Commute: Board a HM Transport bus, with terminal on EDSA, Cubao near Victory Liner, going to Sta. Cruz/Calamba (fare: P148.50) or Green Star Express with terminal on Taft Avenue near corner Gil Puyat (Buendia) and LRT Gil Puyat station (fare: P140.50) then drop off at the terminal in Pagsanjan. Board a jeepney bound for Pagsanjan, Lumban, Paete or Siniloan then alight at your destination resort or inn.
By private car: from SLEX take Calamba exit then head straight to Calamba. turn right at Calamba junction and follow this road and highway until you reach Pagsanjan (after Los Banos, Bay, Victoria, Pila, Sta Cruz towns) where you turn left. Choose the right road at the fork near kilometer 95 post.
Directions by car from Quezon City, it's faster to take the Rizal route by going to Marcos Highway, turn right at the junction Masinag Wet and Dry Market (Sumulong Highway), on reaching Antipolo intersection turn left going to Baras (straight ahead leads to Antipolo Church while a right turn leads to Hinulugang Taktak) where you'll pass by Teresa, Morong, Baras, Tanay, and Pililla towns of Rizal province before reaching Laguna towns of Mabitac, Siniloan, Pangil, Pakil, Paete, Kalayaan, then make a U-turn on seeing kilometer 95 post on the highway. Lake Caliraya is about 7 kilometers from there.
From Lucena and Lucban, Quezon: there are jeepneys plying the route Lucena to Sta. Cruz that pass by Pagsanjan, Cavinti and Luisina. Board the Lumot jeep in Pagsanjan
Commuting from Cavite: board the Pagsanjan or Sta. Cruz vans at Pala-pala terminal in Dasmarinas, Cavite (near Robinsons Dasmarinas and SM). Board a jeep for Pagsanjan (or Lumban, Paete, Siniloan) then a Lumot jeep in Pagsanjan or Sta. Cruz.
Related Posts:
Pagsanjan Falls
Liliw Tsinelas Festival
Labels: Calabarzon, Hotels and Resorts, Laguna, Lakes
posted by GingGoy @ 9:44 PM,
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