Day Tour in Camaya Sands Resorts and Leisure, Mariveles Bataan

For the past two years, every May 7 we always go out of town to have a relaxation because it's holiday here in Pampanga. This year we decided to visit Camaya Coast. It is located at Mariveles Bataan.

 

My aunt went there last week and I ask here their contact person. She gave me the name of the agent but I forgot her name. She assisted us in our daytour in Camaya Coast. You can also get vouchers at deal sites like Ensogo and Metrodeal for daytour and even overnight staycation.

We left Pampanga at around 7am and reach the town of Mariveles at around 9:30am. Just in time for the opening of the resort at 10:00am. We rented a van that will take us to Mariveles. We took the Roman Highway to Mariveles Bataan Economic Zone Authority (BEZA) and met our agent at Jollibee Mariveles. From there we took the Bagac-Mariveles Road and finally reach Camaya Coast.

At the entrance, our bags were checked because we can't bring food inside. Once cleared we were so excited but all we can see was a under development residential community. Where is the beach?

After almost 15 minutes, we finally saw the beach and got excite again. After paying we immediately changed and went directly to their infinity pool.

 There were a lot of tables and lounges around the area were you can leave your things. They also have locket rooms to secure your belongings.

At the shore, there were also many lounges to sit upon. It was so hot in the beach area. The sand was creamy white but not as fine as Boracay. The water was clean too.

Our daytour package (P699.00) includes:

• Buffet lunch (composed of 3 viands)

• Use of resorts facilities like tables games, biking and infinity pool.

• 30 minutes of kayaking

We just can't get enough of the water that's why we rode the banana boat ride for P200.00 per person.

There is also a hotel for those who wish to spend the night at Camaya.

And since our package was only for daytour, we left just before the sunset. We enjoyed our trip and we’re actually looking forward to come back again soon.

Location: Camaya Sands Resorts & Leisure
Camaya Coast Sitio Wain
Mariveles, Bataan

For inquiries: camayareservations@gmail.com

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How to Go to Baler via Private Transportation

 Go to Cabanatuan City, Nueva Ecija via the North Luzon Expressway (NLEX) or Subic-Clark-Tarlac Expressway (SCTEX). You can reach Cabanatuan via NLEX-Bulacan-Gapan route or NLEX-SCTEX-Tarlac-Sta. Rosa Route. The latter route would be longer but takes a shorter time. 

•  NLEX-Bulacan-NE route. Go to NLEX. Take the Sta. Rita exit. Take the road passing through Plaridel, Baliuag, San Ildefonso, San Miguel, Gapan NE, Sta. Rosa to Cabanatuan.

• NLEX-SCTEX-Tarlac-Sta.Rosa route. NLEX up to Clark Logistics Interchange. Enter SCTEX going to Tarlac. Exit at Amucao, Tarlac (End of SCTEX). Turn right to La Paz up to Sta. Rosa, NE. Turn left going to Cabanatuan.

Option 1: Canili-Pantabangan

From Cabanatuan take the Maharlika Highway going to Talavera, Nueva Ecija. Turn right to the road going to Rizal, Nueva Ecija then Pantabangan, Nueva Ecija. The road will take you to Canili, Maria Aurora, Aurora. The road will pass through the Sierra Madre until you reach the Poblacion of Maria Aurora. From Maria, Aurora you can then go straight to Baler.

Option 2: Baler-Bongabon

From Cabanataun take the Maharlika Hiway and turn right to the Nueva Ecija – Aurora Road (landmark: crossing with Shell Gas Station and NE Restaurant). The road will pass through Palayan City and Bongabon, Nueva Ecija. From Bongabon turn right to the road going to the Sierra Madre mountains. After two or three hours of winding road you will reach the municipality of San Luis and then Baler.

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Where to Eat in Baler: Gerry Shan's Place Chinese and Seafood Cuisine

Maraming kainan sa Baler. Mga local na kainan. Kung fastfood ang hanap mo, wala kang makikita dito. Isang maliit na Jollibee on Wheels lang ang meron sa bayan. Puwede kang kumain sa mga restaurant ng ibang hotels/inns kahit hindi ka naka stay sa kanila. 

Kapag kainan sa Baler, sikat na sikat ang restaurant ni Mang Gerry. Ang Gerry Shan's Place Chinese and Seafood Cuisine. Buffet ang peg. 

Marami kang pagpipilian. Mahigit 20 klase ng putahe ang pwede mong tikman. Nothing fancy. May baboy, manok, baka, isda at gulay. May desert pa at fresh fruits. Kasama na ang drink all you can na iced tea. Not bad for its price. Just be there early para makauna sa pagkain!

 Dessert

Mangoes

Unlimited Drinks

 The price:

Meron din silang ala carte...

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Where to Stay in Baler: Aliya Surf Camp & Resort

There are many accommodations to choose in Baler that will suit your budget from high end to low end. But mind you, you have to book in advance because Baler nowadays is becoming crowds favorite weekend destination.

We booked at Aliya Surf Camp ans Resort in Sabang Beach. 

Rates as of February 2014.

Triple - P2100.00

Quadruple - P2800.00

Quadruple Deluxe - P3800.00

Family (6pax) - P3800.00

Family Deluxe (6pax) - P4200.00

Family (7pax) - P4800.00

We got the family room good for 8 pax. It is located in the ground floor. We've got another 3 quad rooms for the rest of the group but they are located in the upper floors. Since medyo nahihirapan ng mag akyat baba sa hagdan ang mga kasama namin, nakiusap ako na ilipat sila sa ground floor. Ngunit walang quad rooms sa ground floor ng hotel. They were kind enough to put them in triple sharing room for the price of quad. It was ok though as long as may extra mattres naman sila na ibinigay.

Bawal magdala ng food sa hotel. But we were so hungry when we came and we had no time to eat at the roadside. I asked the lady to allow us to eat our late lunch because we were so hungry. Naawa daw sila sa mga hitsura namin na mukhang patay gutom kaya pinayagan nila kami. They have a small hut near the beach kung saan kami kumain.

 

Mukhang bago pa lang ang hotel dahil maganda pa ang mga rooms. Bago at malamig ang aircon. Malakas din ang tubig sa cr. May available tour guide din sila (P500) at surfing lessons.

Overall, I recommend the hotel if you're going to stay in Baler.

ALIYA SURF RESORT & RESTAURANT

Buton St. Brgy. Sabang Beach Baler, Aurora

FB:aliyasurfcamp 

website: www.aliyasurfcamp.com

Please call us at 09399390929/09399 390844

THE WAVES ARE CALLING... I MUST GO!!

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2D/1N Baler Aurora Escapade

I have always wanted to visit Baler because of what I've read on blogs and seen on travel shows.

Aurora is my 29th province and its capital is Baler. When you say Baler, the first thing that comes to your mind is surfing! Dahil sa malalaking alon mula Pacific Ocean, magandang spot ang Baler para sa mga surfing enthusiast.

We left Pampanga at 7am and took the Canili-Pantabangan Route. This direction came from the Provincial Tourism of Aurora. From SCTEX to Pantabangan- NLEX to Clark Logistics Interchange, turn right to Tarlac, and then choose the SCTEX exit in Amucao, Tarlac City. From there, turn right to La Paz Tarlac then go straight to Sta. Rosa. Upon reaching Sta. Rosa, make a left turn and choose the road leading to Cabanatuan City. Take the Talavera route and turn right to Pantabangan, Nueva Ecija. From Cabanatuan take the Maharlika Highway going to Talavera, Nueva Ecija. Turn right to the road going to Rizal, Nueva Ecija then Pantabangan, Nueva Ecija. The road will take you to Canili, Maria Aurora, Aurora. The road will pass through the Sierra Madre until you reach the Poblacion of Maria Aurora. From Maria, Aurora you can then go straight to Baler.

Other option is the Baler-Bongabon Route. From Cabanatuan take the Maharlika Hiway and turn right to the Nueva Ecija – Aurora Road (landmark: crossing with Shell Gas Station and NE Restaurant). The road will pass through Palayan City and Bongabon, Nueva Ecija. From Bongabon turn right to the road going to the Sierra Madre mountains. After two or three hours of winding road you will reach the municipality of San Luis and then Baler.

You can also take the public transportation. Ride a Genesis bus with daily trips to Baler. Genesis transport terminal is located at #33 Edsa  corner New York St., Cubao, Quezon City. 

We went straight to our accommodation upon arriving.

Related Post:

Where to Stay in Baler Aurora
 

Places to see in Baler Aurora
Where to Eat in Baler: Gerry Shan's Place

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Dance of Thanksgiving in Sasmuan Pampanga

A day after the most attended religious event in the country, there is also a religious festival of thanksgiving in a small town in Sasmuan Pampanga. 

The Kuraldal Festival in Brgy. Santa Lucia in Sasmuan Pampanga is held every 10th day of January.

Unlike last year, we arrived in Santa Lucia at around 7:30pm. Since 8:00pm pa lang ang start ng mass, naglakad-lakad muna kami. indi mawawala ang mga nagtitinda kapag may festival. May nagtitinda ng mga damit at kasangkapan. Siyempre hindi mawawala ang mga nagtitinda ng kakanin.

Bago mag 8pm nagsimula ng dumating ang mga tao mula pa sa iba't-ibang lugar na may panata kay Apu Lucia. Ang daming tao. 

The mass was officiated by Most Rev. Archbishop Paciano B. Aniceto together with other priest in the Archdiocese. 

After the mass, nagsimula na ang kuraldal. Sigawan ang mga tao ay naguunahan sa pagpunas ng panyo sa Birhen at pagkuha ng mga bulaklak.

Dahil di kami makasingit, nakuntento na lang kami sa pagkuha ng picture at pagsayaw sa aming lugar.

Gaya ng ibang mga pagdiriwang, natapos ito sa fireworks.

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Where to Eat in San Fernando Pampanga: Ichiban Mix Buffet and Smokeless Grill

It was our year ender dinner when we decided to try the newest buffet in town....Ichiban Mix Buffet and Smokeless Grill. It opened last December 10, 2013.

It is located at the 3rd floor of Kingsborough Building along Jose Abad Santos Avenue (beside S&R and Ford Pampanga). Yes..... 3rd floor. And since the building is new, the elevator is not yet in service so we had no choice but to take the stairs.

Since it's still 5pm and too early for dinner... halos kami pa ang tao and we had the chance to roam/inspect the varieties.

Ichiban serves more on Chinese foods. Medyo kaunti lang ang variety.

I liked the salt and pepper spareribs and the grilled shrimps and tempura. This is basically my first plate.

The dessert station is nothing but store brought "kakanin" from sweet delicacies in Pampanga. Nothing spectacular like the ones in Vikings of Buffet 101. No crepes but they have 2 flavors of ice cream, turon, leche flan and 4 kinds of fruits.

The drinks

No alcoholic beverage and they have melon shake. I forgot to ask if they also serve hot tea.

The raw meat station

As you can see, there are many varieties to grill. But I like the shrimps best.

The price

Upon going out, I asked one of the waiters of their contact number. It appears they don't have landline yet but they gave me a cellphone number to call for reservations.

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