Saturday, June 3, 2017

EXPLORE THE INNER BEAUTY OF ANDA, BOHOL


"MagANDA" is their tagline name..wherein you can never be get wrong the word magAnda. Anda is amazing! a perfect place to relax and chill with your love one or family / friends.. I've been searching this place a month ago and i got my reward ( finally.... ) of expectation for my ultimate adventure moment in Anda. Let me share to you my two days stay in Anda Bohol.

 Experience Anda,  ( a little background info about the place ) the town's earlier name was Quinale due to the characteristic of land formation of sand, gravel and corals that piled layer after layer amassed by sea waves. Anda was named in honor of Simon de Anda y Salazar who was a Governor General of the Philippines from 1769-70. the Municipality of Anda is located approx. 100kms from Tagbilaran City. it has a total land area of 62.8615 sq. kms. which made of 12 Barangays. the peoples lifestyle is mainly simple and rural that mostly engaged in fishing and farming.

NOTE:

 I highly suggest if you are planning to explore the place..... please go first at Anda Tourism Information Center located at Quinale beach Poblacion. Don't be shy feel free to ask them about your concern the staff are approachable and you can get more information to them they are willing to help you out to reach your adventure trip.

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DAY 1


--11AM---arrival--- ( via talibon-ubay-anda route / habal-habal ride )
After a long ride of travel and a hide and seek scenario on looking ( roaming around the place ) for Quinale beach finally we made it with a smile... 
first things first.... check the area where to stay ( the time is kicking its a battle of tiredness / hungry / excitement )
Quinale is a public beach resort no entrance fee. Quinale is a huge stretch of sugar fine white sands and crystal clear water. ( you can just rent table and chair for a minimal fee if you wanted ) our itinerary plan is to set up tent for an overnight stay but the local municipality has the rule 6pm-6am schedule time to set-up tent. so i approach the local staff where to hide our things so we can proceed to our designated itinerary plan. i just give a small tip amount to Mr. Nice Man ( local ) for his help.

-----1:20PM--- late lunch at old castle bar & restaurant -----
with a perfect ambiance of the beach to relax our tired body and mind.

----3PM----then, proceed to our itinerary explore some hidden cave of Anda.
We go to Poblacion hired a habal-habal ( again negotiation for fare rate is a must ) for Cabagnow  cave and Combento cave route charge as at Php150. ( get ready for bumpy and rocky road ride )

CABAGNOW CAVE POOL

best ever cave pool to experience ( i highly recommend this don't miss this up )
entrance fee Php50/head ( free use of salbabida ) plus unlimited jump off  at the cliff area of the cave more or less 15 feet. 

COMBENTO CAVE POOL

Experience two kinds of pool cave here, the other one is the mini pool.
entrance fee Php20/head


----5:30PM arrival at Quinale beach ( end of cave adventure for day1 ) -----

 at Quinale beach it's low tide so we decided to take some sea foods stuff to eat/try ( testing-testing lang tilaw-tilaw lang jud )
 

then, time to set-up our tent to fix our things...setting up tent in a white long beach shore is the best thing ever......... with a plus factor bonus of the sea waves that can made your day more better.

----8:30PM Dinner at Quinale bar---------
 the place was so nice because at that night ( Saturday night ) they have a local band performing so the perfect moment is on us with a cold beer on my hands and a dancing music at my ears. not to mention the cool breeze wind of the sea and my companion.

-----10:30PM lights off-----

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DAY 2

-----5:00AM catch up the sun rise------
Enjoy the beach just like the old time when you are a kid ( non stop swimming )
Enjoy the early morning swimming with a view


----11AM---Go to Anda Tourism Information Center
 to find out more about Anda........decide where to go next.
----12:30PM----check in at Anda Lodge

-----1:00PM----Lunch at Anda Food Center
---1:30PM----get back to Anda lodge to freshen up take a little nap
----3:00PM----proceed to our next destination to continue the exploration
 go to Poblacion hired a habal-habal for our next destination 4 locations
 ( Anda falls, Dapdap beach, Cateres cave,Plaza Rizal/ children playground ) charge as at Php200  )

ANDA FALL

Entrance fee Php10/head

BOHOL DAPDAP BEACH RESORT

 I highly recommend this place the moment you visited Anda. Dapdap is a perfect place to take back step of your moment because of its amazing formation. Different kind of rock formation shape by nature for a long period of time.

 If you have a daredevil side you can jump off the cliff, i think 50 feet above sea level. zipper yourself or your mouth ( hehehe )......

------Side trip at Bituon White Beach Resort----------



------------and 1 Piece Beach Resort----------


 

CATERES CAVE POOL

No entrance fee but you will pay Php2/head for habal-habal to pass thru
 Note: be ready for bumpy rock ride going to the cave area

PLAZA RIZAL / CHILDREN PLAYGROUND

wherein children can play around the park


---5:30PM---snack at Angel's burger ( best ever snack )
---6:00PM---go back to Anda lodge to freshen up and rest a bit
---7:40PM---decided to walk the shore of Quinale beach
explore some other neighboring beach resort

 ----Flower Beach Resort----

 ------Island View Beach Front------

 ------------Anda de Boracay Beach Resort----------


note: Please be aware of your time ( at night to be exact ) because a lot of food establishment are close earlier than you expected, so we decided to go to Anda public market ( buy some food ) lucky enough some store are open.

----10:40PM lights off----

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Anda has so many more cave to offer so if you have a lot of time here are the list of other cave pool.

----CALAWREJO CAVE---
-----BANILAD SPRING----
-----TIBAW DACU CAVE POOL-----
-----BALWARTE CAVE-----
----LAMANOK CAVE----
-----CA GENARO CAVE----
----SUDLONON CAVE----
----CA INASIA & CA OLEHIYO CAVE----


GETTING HERE:

By air: 

Manila- Tagbilaran ( Cebu pacific, Philippines airlines, Air asia

By sea: 

Manila- Tagbilaran, Cebu -Tagbilaran, Cebu - Tubigon, Cebu -Ubay, Cagayan - Jagna, Butuan- Jagna

By land: 

 ( buses ) Tagbilaran- Anda ( southern star & clynn transit ) 
bus schedules travel daily from Tagbilaran to Anda ( Php100 fare est. 3 hours travel ) bus terminal is located at Dao terminal Tagbilaran 
Tagbilaran- Anda( 5:20AM 1st trip and 6:00pm last trip ) one hour interval
Anda- Tagbilaran ( 4:45AM 1st trip and 4:30pm last trip )
(v-hire) Tagbilaran-Anda

optional travel route :

 Tagbilaran-Guindulman- Tagbilaran route, and from Guindulman regular public transportation is available from 5:00am to 5:00pm ( i.e buses,van, tricycles, habal-habal ) 

---- ( our route )----- 

Since i'm in Talibon already,----- Talibon-Ubay-Anda route: Talibon to Ubay route ( jeep fare Php30 one hour travel ) and from Ubay terminal you may hire a habal-habal direct to your designated resort in Anda ( for me this is the best option of route travel since we are catching-up our time to reaching Anda ahead of time. ( fare Php500 for the two of us 1 hour and 30 mins. travel, ( again and again as a traveler's rule perfect negotiation for fare is a must ) i recommend Mr. Driver 09757344507...sorry i forgot his name... ) 

NOTE:

 Please be aware of your time travel schedule to avoid conflict of time and expenses. ( Because public transportation has a schedule time travel period )


WHERE TO DINE:

 ANDA FOOD CENTER

ANDA PUBLIC MARKET

OLD CASTLE BAR & RESTAURANT

QUINALE BEACH BAR

ANGEL'S BURGER

For food no need to worry a lot of Resto are available but take note of the time around 9pm a lot of the establishment are closed so take of your time ahead where to eat.

 MODE OF TRANSPORTATION

tricycle/ habal-habal located at Poblacion ( centro ) ( local's are friendly and accommodating you can just ask them )

you can never be get wrong signage are visible for landmarks



WHERE TO STAY:


ANDA LODGE

BOHOL DAPDAP BEACH RESORT

QUINALE BEACH

For me, best choice in the beach for overnight stay...... is setting-up tent, in order for you to feel the nature itself. fixing up a tent in a long white beach shore is my happy place and the best thing is..... it's FREE  just take note the time schedule to set-up tent overnight is 6pm-6am ONLY ( as their municipality rules according to friendly staff of Quinale....so follow/ observed the rules)
experiencing the breeze wind sound of waves inside your tent with a perfect ambiance of the sea is the BEST THING EVER....... you must try........

More resort accommodation in Anda ( from high end to low budget friendly accommodation )

 FRIENDLY EXPENSES

- Cebu- Tubigon ( fast- craft / 1 hour & 15mins travel ) ----------------Php300
-Cebu terminal fee------------------------------------------------------------Php25
-Tubigon- Talibon ( VAN / 1 hour & 20 mins. travel )------------------Php90
-Talibon- Ubay ( jeep / 1 hour travel )-------------------------------------Php30
-Ubay - Anda ( Habal-habal pakyaw 1 hour & 30 mins. travel ) -----Php500
-Day 1 tour ( 2 destinations / habal-habal pakyaw )--------------------Php150
-Combento entrance fee----------------------------------------------------Php20
-Cabagnow entrance fee---------------------------------------------------Php50
-Day 1 food------------------------------------------------------------------Php800
- Accommodation----------------------------------------------------------Php800
- Day 2 tour ( 4 destinations / habl-habal pakyaw ) ------------------Php200
-Anda falls entrance fee -------------------------------------------------Php10
- Cateres fee----------------------------------------------------------------Php2
-Day 2 food-----------------------------------------------------------------Php700
- Anda - Guindulman ( tricycle / less than 1 hour travel )------------Php30
- Guindulman - Ubay ( VAN / 1 hour travel )-------------------------Php50
-Ubay - Talibon ( Bus / 1 hour & 20 mins travel ) -------------------Php30
- Talibon- Tubigon ( VAN 1 hour & 20 mins. travel ) --------------Php90
-Tubigon terminal fee----------------------------------------------------Php25
- Tubigon- Cebu ( fast-craft / 1 hour & 15 mins travel )------------Php300
NOTE: DON'T FORGET......... YOUR EXTRA CASH ( AS NEEDED )

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