CAGBALETE ISLAND LOVING NATURE WITH PLEASURE

Every day, week, month  and a year  is always  summer,  I always look for something to explore and to relax outside the metro, so let me share this to you guys one of the places that we visited in Quezon province.

“CAGBALETE ISLAND’”…hhmm   sounds like “ BALETE” the famous balete drive where in white lady  appears during night but it’s not what you think of, you might not notice any balete  tree in the island.

I’ve been in Cagbalete for almost three times now and still my heart and soul always wanted to go back again and again, WHY??? It’s because the place is relaxing and amazing including those locals which is very accommodating.

Located in the town of Mauban, Quezon.  Approximately  a  five to six  hour  travelling time from metro manila, it’s still quiet accessible .From edsa, you can take JAC LINER on kamias road, there are buses bound to Mauban,Quezon and pass through the town Laguna and Batangas, first trip is 4:00am you better not to miss the first trip cos the second ride will be at  10 am and fare is around 345 pesos (not sure if it’s updated) .

The  bus will drop you at mauban exactly, from there take a tricyle ride that will take you to the port for about  5-10 minute ride and fare is 15 pesos each, the last time I went there that was 2014, I was surprised that they are now charging an environmental fee  of 50 pesos each, I’m wandering  where this money will go to cos you’re actually going to the island not at the port its acceptable if you pay in the island , well anyways that’s what they  do. From the port you need to catch the first trip of the boat at 10 am, there are two boats namely (“neneng” but forgot the second one) who travel back and forth travel time is about 40-45 minute, depends on Weather condition the second one is at 11 am don’t miss this guys or else you need to hire a private one which a little bit expensive.

                        View of the Island

                            Almost there

                  With Ricthie the horsie

  The first time I went there it was December with my friend Jayson, and also it was the time that we met the other group namely Sam, Josh and Jiji our friendship started in cagbalete by the way.

There’s a lot Resort in the island that offers accommodation you can choose from Pansacola beach resort, Villa Cleofas, Sto. Nino  and Villa Noe. All these resort offers a reasonable rate, you can also make a bargain to save if you are on a tight budget and you can even ask for a discount depends on your sales talk. We stayed in Pansacola beach resort since it’s more easy to reach compare to the others, from the port it will take for about 15-20 minute walk, if it’s your first time you can hire those little boys at the port to guide you to the resort and payment depends on you, by the way source of living in the island is hard most of the time fishing so whatever amount you give will put foods on their  table and a smile on their face.

                 At the cagbalete port

  Going to pansacaola resort witch sam.josh, jiji and jay

REMINDER: ELECTRICITY IS ONLY FROM 6 PM TO 12 MIDNIGHT.

          WASH ROOM IS GOOD,WATER SUPPLY IS GOOD AS WELL.

          KITCHEN UTENSILS YOU CAN RENT,GRILLER IS AVAILABLE AT                THE RESORT(THIS IS IN PANSACOLA ONLY).

   In Pansacola beach resort, nippa hut and rooms are available ranges from 1500-3000 pesos, they do have air-conditioned room as well and if you really want to save on your travel you can bring your own tent and just pay 300 pesos for pitching overnight, water source is ok, wash rooms are good ..well,  aside  from the awesome beach you can also  include this activity on your travel, you can ask the boatman that’s working also in the resort to take you to “bonsai island”(500-600 pesos) where in you can only see this during low tide, the view is  perfect  for picture taking where in you can actually see  the  neighboring island which is Polillo island so don’t forget to bring your gadgets to capture every moment ,and also if you want to experience really fine white sand you  can ask the boatman to take you to the  “MANGROVE” (600 pesos)the sand  there is comparable to the likes of Boracay and Puerto Galera, also water is clear perfect for snorkeling so bring goggles as well.

                                         Nippa huts

During our stay, we enjoyed the fine white sand of the beach and clear water when you  go into a bit deeper part, and what good thing about the beach of the island is that it’s still shallow even you go  for about 200 meters from the shore  you will see a long and wide  white sand of the beach during low tide.

                                          Fine white sand

                                               At bonsai island me fishing lol...

                                         You can do bonfire as well

            Chill before we sleep

OVERALL EXPERIENCE AWESOME…WILL I GO BACK THERE? YESSSSS            DEFINITELY.

Hope this will help you out:

Pansacola Beach Resort

Cagbalete Island, Mauban, Quezon Province, Mauban

0928-505-8633

09488295024

Villa Cleofas

Cagbalete Island, Mauban, Quezon Province, Mauban

09178140496

Villa noe

Cagbalete Island, Mauban, Quezon Province, Mauban

0915-703-2334

Mvt Sto Nino

was not able to get the number sorry

Expected Expenses

Bus fare:                      :P690 two way 

environmental fee        :P50

Boat                             :P100 two way

Food                            :P00.00 depends on you or on the group

Boat to Mangrove:      :P600 (Optional) good for 6-8 person

Boat to Bonsai Island  :P500 Optional) good for 6-8 person

*** Things to Bring***

Flasglight

Goggles

Insect Repellant

Camping Gear

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