The Hidden Gem: BALANGINGI ISLAND, Masbate, Philippines

 

Balangingi Island, a 4.9 hectares T-shaped marine sanctuary located in Pio V. Corpuz, Masbate Province, Philippines. Pio V. Corpuz is a 2-hour drive from the City of Masbate.

(sunset)

The Island is a 15 minutes boat ride from Pio V. Corpuz proper. It is famous for it's crystal clear blue sea and beautiful bright sun set.

ENTRANCE FEE:

Adult - 150 Pesos

Children - 75 Pesos

BOAT RENTAL: 2,500 Pesos (Approx. 20 pax)

There are ROOMS AVAILABLE.

!,000 Pesos per room good for 2-3pax.

You can bring your own tent. No additional fees.

COTTAGES are free to use.

Make sure to bring your food, drinking water and utensils. There's no store in the Island.

The only downside  -  Fresh Water (for taking a bath) is NOT available. BUT, you can order it per galloons.

The sand is not fine. It's painful to walk without sleepers.

(pinkish purple sunrise)

The place is windy and relaxing. A perfect sound combination of the birds and sea waves.

I HIGHLY RECOMMEND to visit this Island if you are in Masbate.

[TRAVEL] UMA KOINONIA, Masbate City

UMA KOINONIA

MEANING:
Uma = Farm and Koinonia = Christian Fellowship

LOCATION

Sitio Pawa, Masbate City

It was a newly open tourist destination in Masbate. The first Agriculture - Tourism Destination in Masbate that open for public. This place where all of the plants are organic and natural. Also full of beautiful flowers.

Take note, it is in the mountain. At the Lower Station, they will tour you to their vegetable farm, all purpose hall and to their spacious garden.

ALL PURPOSE HALL

LOWER GARDEN

To go the next station, you need to climb 74 steps to the Middle Station (Resting and Kitchen/Dinning Area) from the Lower Station. No worries, it's worth it when you arrive. Trust me (because I also hate stairs). hahaha

LOUNGE AREA

KITCHEN/DINNING AREA

They have welcome drinks which is all the ingredients are from the farm. And while resting, you are facing a beautiful landscape: mountains, the sea and ponds.
They also serves breakfast, lunch and dinner.
Take note: All Foods and Beverages are organic. Fresh from their farm. Still, it tastes good. Thumbs up for that!

Their bathrooms are so unique and beautiful; combination of rocks and woods (some are with bamboos, coconut and even car's wind shield as toilet sink). Creativity at its finest!
*I forgot to take pictures. I'm overwhelmed. So many things to do and see around the farm.*

Perfect Sunrise!

They also have rooms available. By the way, you should climb another maybe 20-40 steps to Upper Station from Middle Station. The Upper Station was the top of the mountain where the rooms are. They have 3 bathrooms near rooms.

FEES/RATES:

ENTRANCE FEE:
150 PHP
(with farm tour, welcome drinks & lunch)

ROOMS:
1,500 PHP
(Good for 6 pax)


HOW TO GET THERE?

HABAL-HABAL - 50 PHP
Kinamaligan St., Diversion Corner., Masbate City

TRICYCLE - 15 PHP
Masbate City Terminal, Diversion, Masbate City

20 minutes travel time from Terminal.

NOTE: MUST READ!
Not recommended for children and older people.
No smoking and No Drinking!
No walk-ins for now. Booking is required.
Feel free to message their Facebook page.
Uma Koinonia Facebook Account

PERFECT PLACE TO RELAX!
SUCH A PEACEFUL PLACE!

WATCH MY VLOG:

https://youtu.be/gtyOIaOSL6A

SUMMER 2015: PARAISO DE PALANI VILLA | Palani, Balud, Masbate, Philippines

                Palani Beach is part of Municipality of Balud. The beach is undiscover beach here in the countrt but it is one of the popular white fine sand beaches with a crystal clear sea here in Masbate.

               The beach was improving, they're building a variety of resorts but still has its natural beauty and Paraiso De Palani Villa is one of them, the most popular resort.

HOW TO GET THERE?

Rent a Car or Jeep. But not a truck because part of Palani has a narrow road.

It will took One (1) or One and a Half (1:30) hour roadtrip from Masbate City.

PARAISO DE PALANI VILLA

Palani, Balud, Masbate, Philippines

The resort is still under construction but its comfortable enough to spend time there.

They have rooms, cottages and even a restaurant.

We spend a night here. We checked it 12:00nn and we checked out 12:00nn on the next day.

P1,500 per day

- 2 Queen sized bed

- Air condition

- Comfort Room

- Towels

- Soaps, Shampoos, Toothbrushes and Toothpastes

Good thing, it has a lot of outlet (saksakan ng kuryente. haha)

*Sorry I forgot to take a picture inside of the room but I took a video of it, you can check in the video here.

Other Photos:

SUNSET

This place is perfect for sunset!

SUNRISE

What you'll see on the way:

VIDEO: