This place is the one we saw when we decided to book plane tickets to Virac - Binurong Point in Baras, Catanduanes. My first fly-out for 2023 and my first time in Bicol Region. 💖

Expenses:

Environmental Fee - P 30.00/pax - You pay this on your first day and they'd give you entry stamps which you're showing at the jump-off/entrance of the tourist spots so you don't have to pay it every time.

Entrance Fee - P 30.00/pax

Tour Guide Fee - P 250.00/guide - There's a trek/hike to get to Binurong Point so you would need to hire a guide to accompany you. Don't worry 'cause the hike is easy.

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We arrived at twilight. We initially thought we missed the sunrise but Catanduanes was generous to us 'cause it waited. haha. As if.

The first thing I noticed when we arrived is this herd of cows - they're waiting for the sunrise with us while having breakfast.

We were still catching our breaths from the hike and then we were welcomed by this breathtaking view. I've embedded my Instagram post at the end of this post. <3

It was a perfect day to watch the sunrise in Binurong Point. Looking at the view, it made sense when they told us, "Maganda 'yan. Mataas 'yung ulap." while in the jump off point.

So, there are three points in Binurong.

Point A, Point B, and Point C... as in Point Cow? Since the cows are there? HAHAHA

You'd have to walk along a steep cliff to get to Point A. We decided to walk barefoot. It was scary at first but soon felt that the view was too magnificent to be scared.

Btw, I heard that this place isn't accessible to public on some days when the wind is strong. When you arrive in Catanduanes, you'll realize why it's also called "The Land of the Howling Wind. This one of the places we visited there where the strength of the wind was really intense. It felt like it was pushing us back when we were walking along Point A.

Here are photos from Point A since I can't choose which ones to post.

The place was wide and directly facing the sunrise.

Aside from the bamboo fences to stop the cows from going to dangerous spots, this is pure nature. Don't forget to bring your water when going to this place.

Point B on the left, Point C on the right.

End of Point B

I don't know if wearing dress at this place was a right decision. lol. Anyway, make sure to wear shorts underneath because dresses/skirts keep on blowing up because of the wind.

Sobrang ganda!!!!

The pictures and videos didn't do justice at all.

Last stop is Point C. These are free range cows and they're used to people so as long as you're not getting to close nor harming them, you don't have to worry.

We didn't get to visit a lot of places in Catanduanes and I haven't even posted all the places we've visited in Boracay but this is just tooooo beautiful that I really made time to post this ASAP.

If you're looking for a guide, you can look for the Facebook page of Kuya Onyong Pamplona and he can help you plan your Catanduanes Trip.

Everything, in time. 💖

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During my first trip in Boracay, "Hindi ka nakapag-Boracay kung wala kang henna tattoo." was my thinking. For this trip, "Hindi ka nakapag-Boracay kung hindi ka nakapag-pictorial sa crystal kayak at wala kang hair braid." These two were our top must-dos. HAHAHA.

It was a cloudy afternoon. We were happy that it wasn't hot so "photoshoot" wouldn't be so uncomfortable but then a clear and bright day would look better in photos according to our guide. Well, anyway...

We rode the hop on, hop off bus to get here. In 2018, I thought that Puka Beach was an island. HAHAHA! I learned, though, that it was just an assumption on my part just because this place was a part of our boat tour.

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The downside of taking the bus was we couldn't immediately ride back since we were soaked and it felt like we were gonna disrespect other passengers if we ride it with our clothes dripping wet. Of course, one of your option is to have dry clothes you can change to before riding.

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We also had our hair braid done here. Mine costs P 200.00 and I left it on my hair for the next two days.

Prior to our trip, I was thinking whether I'd be able to pose properly but that was needless 'cause the guide/photographer/kuya kayak would definitely make sure that you'd have more than enough poses and pictures in one session. HAHAHA. Ang lala. Sanay na ko mag picture ng mag picture sa lagay na'to pero parang gusto ko na lang sumuko. HAHAHAHA

For the crystal kayak, it was kinda available everywhere but they said that it originated from here. You know how they peddle day tours/boat tours/paragliding activities in white beach? They also sell crystal kayak experience.

Crystal Kayak here is P 300.00 according to my list of expenses. But I think it was only P 250.00 and gave P 50.00 as my tip for Kuya's good service and photography skills. 😂😂😂

We walked around for about an hour to dry our clothes a bit. Unlike before, there aren't a lot of stores in this place now but there are several photo spots scattered along the shore.

There weren't a lot of people that afternoon. Tourist arrivals haven't gone back to pre-COVID number but I'm pretty sure they'd receive more travelers in the coming months especially in summer. I've noticed a lot of people doing their revenge travels already. ahaha

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I've been wearing facemasks for almost three years now and the only time that I got injured was in Bora. We were eating breakfast then I suddenly tasted blood in the food I was chewing. Haha. Turns out that scraped the top of my lip using the wire of my facemask. 'Yung totoo, ba't may matulis na alambre pala doon???

Puka Beach in 2017

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Those huts and stores are no longer in the area.

Puka Beach is located at the northern tip of the island. This is the last stop of the Northbound Hop on, Hop off buses. Ofc, first stop of the Southbound buses.

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2018 me thinking, "Hindi ka nakapag-Bora kapag wala kang Henna Tattoo. HAHAHA"

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Planning to go to the island? Here's a step by step guide for a DIY and updated fees (2023).

It was raining hard when we landed at Caticlan Airport so it took a while before we deplaned. You actually have several options going to Boracay since there are a lot of tourist packages. We did DIY 'cause we didn't expect the rain. Haha.

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From outside the airport, you have to walk across the road and from there, you may ride a tricycle to the port. Rates are standardized so have no fear of overcharging drivers.

Tricycle from the Airport to Port - P 75.00

Environmental Fee - P 150.00

Terminal Fee - P 100.00

Boat Fare - P 50.00

Total - P 375.00

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Tabon Port Terminal Local Fees

There are two functioning ports in Boracay Island namely: Tambisaan and Cagban Jetty Ports. Tambisaan is the port for when the waves are high while Cagban is the one usually used. You don't have to pay much attention to this 'cause the residents know which one to use. I heard it's updated daily and broadcasted over the local radio station.

After paying all the fees, you head straight to the boat. The ride took around 15 minutes. Fairly fast and not confusing even for first-timers.

The rain was continuous that night so I wasn't able to take a lot of photos but this is basically it. Upon arriving at the port, there are multicabs waiting in the area if you didn't avail of pick-up services.

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Below is our experience riding the newest transportation option in Boracay: Hop On Hop Off Bus from Southwest Tours.

This is our second time going to Boracay so rather than doing the usual touristy and tiring stuff like water activities 😁, we decided to take it calm and slow visiting the different beaches, tourist attractions, and hotels via this Hop On Hop Off Bus. We saved a lot of money using this because e-tric/multicab was expensive especially if you're not travelling in group.

On-site, the three-day card costs P 650.00 but it's only P 590.00 online so you might want to consider purchasing online.

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Unlimited 1,2,3 and 5 day passes are available.

The waiting time for the buses aren't long. You're given a map and this QR code so you can track the buses real time. Having this was really convenient and budget-friendly. Multicabs cost around P 50.00 - P 150.00/person/ride so having this fixed-price transportation put our mind (and wallet) at ease. You just have to consult Google Maps for a lot of times and this involves a lot of walking though.

Since we only got to know about this while in the island, we weren't able to book this during our first night and first morning so we spent P 100.00 each (from port to hotel) and P 300.00 each (from hotel to our breakfast spot v.v.). We didn't expect that multicabs cost so much HAHA. We initially thought that transportation expense will be the biggest based on these three rides but thankfully we decided to search and ask about the Hop On, Hop Off bus.

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Know your itinerary beforehand so you can compute which mode of transportation is more cost-effective. If you're not planning on leaving stations 1-3 then there's no need for this. If you're like us and want to visit distant places and the other beaches around Boracay throughout your stay then this your best choice.

However, if you plan on visiting the farther beaches and sites in one day then hiring a multicab for a day tour is also a good option.

You're given this card as well. This is what you'll show the bus conductor every time you're riding the bus.

This isn't exclusive to tourists. This is actually a transportation for the locals so expect that some stops and time can be quite packed with people. They pay lower fare and they can pay with cash but for tourists, availing this card is your only option since you won't be allowed to pay in cash nor ride the bus without this.

One of the waiting areas for the bus. This area is where D'Mall and Bulabog Lake (H8) are. We stayed in Azalea Hotel (will post a review soon) and just outside our hotel was a station so it was a lot more convenient for us.