Buntod: A Refreshing Get Away

#wecreate How I wish I had a drone to take a photo of this beautiful sandbar in Masbate. This is the Buntod Reef Marine Sanctuary, an islet and mangrove area off the coast of Masbate City. I was astonished to experience a refreshing getaway by boat from the mainland of Masbate with coral reefs, mangroves area and rich marine life. With a minimum fee, 500 php boat ride for 4 persons, I enjoyed swimming, boating, snorkeling and trekking into mangrove forest. For travel tips, 1. the best time to go there is low tide for the sand bar, 2. around sunset, and 3. bring enough food and water; 4. There is no shower and 5. Dispose your garbage properly. As I close my eyes that night, the memory of Buntod keeps on playing in my mind. My most unforgettable experience...#beachlife #mytripvlog #celebratewithtrip

Babatiin at pupurihin sa ganda ang MASBATE!!!

Sharing a few reasons why you should include MASBATE (The Rodeo Capital of the Philippines) in your future travels. 😊🐎💕🇵🇭 Places to Visit: 📍Buntod Reef Marine Sanctuary - The Little Maldives of Ph 📍Mangrovetum - a mangrove park that serves as coastal protection from storms & erosion 📍St. Anthony of Padua Church - a parish that was founded in 1578 by Spanish missionaries, who placed the new church under the patronage of the Archdiocese of Nueva España 📍Matang Tubig - a natural cold spring that offers tranquility & gift of nature 📍Catandayagan Falls - the only waterfalls in the Philippines that drops its water directly to the blue-green sea 📍Burubangkaso Islet - with powdery white beach, crystal clear waters and interesting rock formations 📍Ticao Island Beaches - White beach can be found all over the island. Perfect for Sunrise/Sunset moments and beach bumming. Where Can You Stay? In Masbate City: 📍GV Hotel (P675 - P1850) 📍Ross Hotel (P800 - P1800) 📍St. Anthony Hotel & Restaurant (P850 - P2000) 📍Asia Novo Hotel (P1200 - P1850) 📍Cherish Hotel & Restaurant (P1800 - P2500) In Ticao Island: 📍Ticao Island Resort (P1000 - P10000) *offers Scuba Diving packages* 📍Ticao Altamar Resort (P2250 - P7000) 📍Ticao Tacdugan Beach Lodge (P500 - P1200) Food Choices in Masbate City: Mcdo, Mang Inasal, Jollibee, Chowking, Biggs Diner, KayKay's Sinangag and many more. Depends on your taste buds and budget. For Milk Tea Lovers: try Vea Tea Fic in front of GV Hotel. Love their Banana Milk Tea; Infinitea is also available in the city, near Masbate City pier. How to get there? By Plane: Daily flights available from Manila to Masbate via Cebu Pacific. Booked my roundtrip tickets for only P875.24 By Bus: Bus companies like Bicol Isarog, Philtranco, Raymond, Roro and others have daily operations bound to Masbate City or Bulan, Sorsogon from Cubao/Pasay bus terminals. From Masbate City, ride a boat bound to Lagundi port (available daily until 4pm for P100). This is your entry point to Ticao Island then you can hire a habal habal or a boat to explore the island. Note: Getting around Masbate city via trike is only P10 Other option is from Bulan, Sorsogon. Take this route if you wish to do Ticao Island hopping first before heading to Masbate City. Boat rides to Ticao Island municipalities are available daily. Where to buy pasalubong? 📍Masbate Souvenir Shop (in front of St. Anthony Hotel & Restaurant) for Key chains, coin purse, ref magnet and the likes 📍Food stalls near Masbate City Pier for Carmelado, Molido, Conserva and food related stuff 📍Mercado (market) for dried fish, pusit, shrimp, etc #campingglamping #foodie #urbanexplorer #nationalpark #awesomepic #

Aloha, beaches!🏖

Buntod Reef Marine Sanctuary and Sandbar, Masbate City The Buntod Reef Marine Sanctuary is a small islet and mangrove area that can be found just off the coast of Masbate City, the capital of the province of Masbate. Located in the middle of seawaters of two barangays – Nursery and Tugbo, this 250-hectare marine sanctuary offers an easy and refreshing getaway very near the city. Just 15 minutes away by boat from the mainland. #mangroves #sandbar ##beachlife #beachday #beachvibes #IloveMasbate #summer

Sanctuary Island, Masbate

One of the beautiful beaches in masbate❤️❤️