Puting Buhangin - Beach Resort near Manila

[Chris Duffy 1,257]

I found this while scanning YouTube, looks pretty cool.

 

From the google map it seems to be a 2 to 3 hour drive from Manila,  and then a boat ride

 

Anyone been to this place?

[Hank_ 9,174]

That is more than a 2-3 hour drive from Manila, much more.

[Chris Duffy 1,257]

29 minutes ago, Hank_ said:

That is more than a 2-3 hour drive from Manila, much more.

No worries on drive time, No hurry once I get to Philippines.

 

Have you been there?

[Hank_ 9,174]

1 hour ago, Chris Duffy said:

No worries on drive time, No hurry once I get to Philippines.

 

Have you been there?

 No I haven't.   We drive down that way at times but never been there.

[Chris Duffy 1,257]

8 hours ago, Hank_ said:

 No I haven't.   We drive down that way at times but never been there.

You know any cool and undiscovered spots in Philippines with water as the main feature.

 

I have fell in love with Palawan, and have really enjoyed Camigiun Island, both are fairly off the radar. 

 

 

[Kevo 69]

I've never been past Tagaytay going that way, but Tagaytay looks about half way and it's around 4-6 hours to there.  

 

Judging how long it takes to get somewhere in the Philippines by looking at a map is like this:  for every hour you'd think, triple it.   

[payxibka 10,045]

I would say Bantayan but I would prefer you not discover it. 

[Chris Duffy 1,257]

20 hours ago, payxibka said:

I would say Bantayan but I would prefer you not discover it. 

That is exactly what I am looking for.   Seems to be a hidden treasure.

 

How is the best way to access it?  By boat or superferry

[payxibka 10,045]

6 minutes ago, Chris Duffy said:

That is exactly what I am looking for.   Seems to be a hidden treasure.

 

How is the best way to access it?  By boat or superferry

As far as I know the only ferry service is from Hagnaya, Cebu.  Limited flights on tiny aircraft from Cebu Mactan to Santa Fe is another option

[Chris Duffy 1,257]

19 minutes ago, payxibka said:

As far as I know the only ferry service is from

19 minutes ago, payxibka said:

As far as I know the only ferry service is from Hagnaya, Cebu.  Limited flights on tiny aircraft from Cebu Mactan to Santa Fe is another option

.  Limited flights on tiny aircraft from Cebu Mactan to Santa Fe is another option

I found this.  https://bantayanisland.com/listings/hagnaya-port-information/

 

Seems like a winner and the price is right.

Did you stay overnight on Batayan? Or do a day trip only?

 

I was wondering if they had a place to spend the night on the island

 

 

 

Edited May 6, 2018 by Chris Duffy

[payxibka 10,045]

We did a weekend trip

[Chris Duffy 1,257]

2 minutes ago, payxibka said:

We did a weekend trip

Where did you stay and how much per night?  Would you recommend the place?

 

Can you rent motorbikes and tour the island?

[payxibka 10,045]

4 minutes ago, Chris Duffy said:

Where did you stay and how much per night?  Would you recommend the place?

 

Can you rent motorbikes and tour the island?

We stayed at Bantayan Huts.  Which is about a driver and then an 8 iron from the port.  It was OK (2000 php per night two dble beds and aircon).  Very quiet place.  My SO stayed at Mayet and said the beach was much better. 20php tricycle fare from the port.

 

Motor bike rentals are available.

[Chris Duffy 1,257]

5 minutes ago, payxibka said:

We stayed at Bantayan Huts.  Which is about a driver and then an 8 iron from the port.  It was OK (2000 php per night two dble beds and aircon).  Very quiet place.  My SO stayed at Mayet and said the beach was much better. 20php tricycle fare from the port.

 

Motor bike rentals are available.

Excellent report.

 

I am heading to PI in early October, It's been 3 years since I have been there. 

[Chris Duffy 1,257]

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