DIY Masasa Beach, Tingloy Island - Hidden Paradise of Batangas

Masasa Beach, Tingloy Island
Updated as of September 2016


Masasa Beach is located at Tingloy Batangas. A 3-4 hour travel, a not so distant paradise..
There are 2 Ports, Anilao Port and Talaga Port.
As per Nanay Rosie, kapag Habagat - Anilao Port , if hindi naman, Talaga port.
But to make sure, you can ask Nanay Rosie on what Port are you going to visit.


How to go there?

From Cubao - ALPS Bus to Batangas Grand Terminal            - 168
Batangas Grand Terminal to Anilao Port / Talaga Port        - 38
Anilao Port / Talaga Port to Masasa Beach                        - 90


Masasa Beach to Tingloy Port (Tricycle)                            -  20
Tingloy Port to Anilao Port / Talaga Port                           - 90
Anilao Port / Talaga Port to Batangas Grand Terminal         - 38
Batangas Grand Terminal - Cubao                                     - 168

Total                                                                            612

* this is just an estimate expense based on our first visit in Tingloy  - DIY (October 2015 & September 2016)

NOTE : First trip of Public Boat (ANILAO PORT / TALAGA PORT TO MASASA BEACH) is 10AM
          First and LAST Trip of Public Boat (TINGLOY PORT - ANILAO PORT/TALAGA PORT) is            now 3 PM.
So make sure you have plan your itinerary well and worth.

Anilao Port

Public Boat (Anilao Port)

Public boats can accommodate up to 50 persons.

Bangka papuntang Masasa.

Bangka pabalik ng Anilao / Talaga port

Crystal Clear Water... No filter needed.

Sea shore ...

Lunch at Nanay Rosie's Kubo..

Powdery sand of Masasa...

Siesta time! 

Explore the place and discover this... :) 

I am sure, you wouldn't want to missed the sunset at Masasa Beach..

 And my buddy would not want to missed this Milky way!

Overnight? Merong kubo sa left side. Ask nanay rosie para makapagpa-reserve kayo.
200 / person
Kubo - CR, Stove, kaldero , kaserola , plates , spoon / fork , etc.
Electricty is from 12NN to 12MN
Nanay Rosie's contact # : 0919-686-4368

Tent? No problem.Pwede kang magtent sa harap ng abandonadong resort.

Meron bang tindahan malapit sa kubo?
Oo, wag mag-alala may mabibilhan doon, meron ding yelo(swertihan).



Help Masasa Beach by disposing waste properly and bringing your own trash bag.
This is to preserve also the prestine turquoise water.
Do explore the beach, and witness the beautiful sunset.



Photos from Joel Martirez.

Cagbalete Island Mauban Quezon

Cagbalete Island – Mauban Quezon

February 28-March 1, 2015

Cagbalete Island was on my list since 2013 but I didn’t have the chance to join an invite last 2014.

And now is my chance to marked Cagbalete off my list with my Lg buddies.


Left to right . . Joel,Jen,Jose,Sian,Lean,Ate Rissa,Ate Raquel and Kuya Yuri.

First day, February 28, 2015

From Cubao JAC Liner, take the first trip going to Lucena  P218.00 (1am-2 am). Bus will drop you at Lucena Grand Terminal , take the bus bound to Mauban that will cost you P50.00. The travel time will take 60 to 90 minutes and drop you near the wet market, where you can buy your food and other needs.

You can walk your way to Pantalan or Mauban port, or ride tricycle P10.00 each. Public boat travels twice a day, 10:00 in the morning and 4:00 in the afternoon. Boat fare is P40.00. Boat capacity = 60 persons and will travel for 40-60 minutes. Some wil offer also private boat which is more expensive than the public one.

Group Shot at Mauban Port.

The Pancit Hab-hab. Bow.

At  Sabang Port, locals will approach you to offer services  to Cagbalete’s Resorts. If you have already reserved accommodation on your choice, they will assign locals to welcome and accompany you to the resort.  You will walk for about 20 mins to Villa Cleofas. You can check thru net for the list of resorts. We stayed at Villa Cleofas. You can also check their room rates thru net.

You can also pinch your tent but with charge..

http://www.cagbalete.net/accommodations.htm

On our first day, we’re not able to visit the Bonsai Island rather enjoy the scenic view and the other island, hindi ko alam kung ano at island ba yun or talagang low tide lang.

View from Kubo

Jump Shot! Sa bigla na lang lumitaw na Island ba yun?

Second day, March 1, 2015

T’was a great day and a perfect place to start our Summer Getaway for March 2015!

We woke up at around 5:30 am, and be amazed on a perfect Sunday sunrise.

And the result…Love! Love it! Love this!

After the photo op we have prepare breakfast and eat to energize ourselves to explore the island.

A happy morning! :)

The water subsides into knee deep making it possible to visit the Bonsai Island. Need to maximize the time, since we need to and make sure that we will be on Sabang Port before 12:30 noon. There are only two trips going back to Pantalan or Mauban Port, first in 8:00 in the morning and 1:00 in the afternoon as soon as the boat was loaded and ready to go..

View from Bonsai Island.

Joel sa kaisa-isang sanga na makikita sa gitna ng Bonsai Island.

Boat ride back to Mauban Port.

Pictures,.

See you again my dear Cagbalete.. 
Sana sa susunod makapagbabad naman sa tubig.. :)