Showing posts with label Bataan. Show all posts
Showing posts with label Bataan. Show all posts
Thursday, April 13, 2017
Sinagtala Farm Resort
An ordinary weekend for my family. I invited most of my friends but it is still only us who became available on that day. We are looking for a place near us, within Bataan, but will give us a great scenic view for relaxation and recreation.
Sinagtala can be found at Brgy. Tala, Orani, Bataan located at the slopes of Mount Natib. It is a 50 hectares farm and retreat park approximately 500 meters above sea level with a climate similar to Tagaytay. The climate is equally cold even during summer.
How to get to Sinagtala?
Via private vehicle
From Manila, exit at San Fernando and take the Gapan-Olongapo Road passing towns of Bacolor, Guagua and Lubao in Pampanga and Layac in Bataan. There's a fork at the PTT gas station, take the right lane until you reach Orani intersection. There are already signposts going to Sinagtala upon reaching the intersection.
From SCTEX, exit at Dinalupihan. Turn right at the highway. When you reach the fork at the PTT gas station, take the right lane until you reach Orani intersection. Signposts will take you to Sinagtala.
Via public transport:
Take Mariveles or Balanga (highway) buses. Tell the conductor to drop you at the Orani intersection. Flag a trike going to Sinagtala.
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| a three-floor accommodation in Sinagtala |
Sinagtala is an eco-friendly environment surrounded by a ravine forests and houses different kinds of trees like coconuts, rambutan, lanzones and coffee, ferns, wild orchids, animals, birds and bats.
There are two infinity pools at Sinagtala. One is bigger and is located beside the adventure activity area and the smaller one is located beside the boardwalk.
This is the DUYAN House that has 12 rooms starting at Php2,500 (good for 4-6 pax). Aircons and televisions were not provided in these rooms for you to totally enjoy the beauty of nature. You have to add Php200 per pax if you are going to use the infinity pool.
Other accommodation houses are the Beacon House, Tanawin Bed and Breakfast and Tampay. These houses can accommodate from 10-15 persons. Contact the numbers below for the updated prices.
Sinagtala is accepting visitors with reservations only. Make sure you have called first before going to the place. Their numbers are 0998-8561664, 0918-3061020, 0915-2559661.
Sinagtala's Policies and Restrictions (as what they will be texting upon reservations):
* Proper Swimming attire is required.
* Pets are not allowed.
* Cooked food, light snacks and beverage are allowed.
* Any heating/cooking/electrical appliance in general is not allowed.
Daytour rate:
Monday to Thursday - Php300
Friday to Sunday - Php400
Day tour hours : 9am to 5pm
Cottage is required
* Picnic Hut : Php1000 for 10pax
* Picnic Hut : Php2000 for 20pax
* Viewdeck : Php2500 for 20-25pax
* Silangan Hall : Php800 for 10pax
* Dining Pavilion : Php700 for 10pax
* Upper Boardwalk : Php800
* Lower Boadwalk : Php600
Children below 3 years of age are FREE of charge, maximum of 5 children per group
Other Charges:
Grilling Fee - Php150/hour (bring your own charcoal)
Liquor Corkage - Php100-150/bottle
Small cans/bottles - Php15/10
Lechon Corkage - Php500
Sinagtala Adventure Park Rides:
Single Rides:
Sky Bridge Php 100
Sky Zip Php 350
Sky Bike Php 200
Giant Sky Swing Php 200
Paintball Php500/person
with 50 paintball rounds
Package Rides:
All rides package Php 750
Sky Zip + Sky Bike Php 500
Sky Bike + Sky Swing Php 350
Sky Zip + Sky Swing Php 500
Sky Bike + Sky Bridge Php 250
They also have a guided trekking adventure at Php100/pax.
They also have a guided trekking adventure at Php100/pax.
Sunday, June 12, 2016
Blast from the Past at Las Casas Filipinas de Acuzar
I first came here in 2011 and was luckily back in May 2016. So many
changes after 5 years and so excited to explore the new heritage houses
transferred to the heritage resort.
Las Casas Filipinas de Acuzar is exactly located at Brgy. Ibaba, Bagac, Bataan. It is 146 kilometers north of Manila with 2 to 3 hours drive on a private vehicle.
Jose "Gerry" Acuzar, owner of New San Jose Builders started to rebuild Spanish mansions in Bagac in 2003. Each houses was dismantled brick by brick, numbered, transported to his property in Bagac, reassembled in the same order, and then restored. Houses were chosen based on their historical, cultural, and architectural value. Acuzar bought houses in the case of neglect, from the owners, and in some cases also purchased the lot where the mansions stood. The bahay na bato which have stone foundations on the first floor and are made of wood on the second floor were transplanted from Manila (Tondo, Binondo and Quiapo), Quezon City, Bulacan, Pampanga, La Union, Ilocos and Cagayan.
Seven years later, in 2010, the heritage resort was opened to the public.
Spread over 400 hectares, the park features a collection of 27 Spanish Colonial buildings and stone houses, planned to resemble a settlement reminiscent of the period. Thses houses were carefully dismantled, brick by brick, transplanted fro different parts of the Philippines and rehabilitated in these premises, to resemble the original structure. For parts that were missing, woodworks and bricks were replicated to resemble the original structure. For this the Ciudad employs a workforce of 130 people including 10 wood sculptors, 3 metal sculptors, 30 craftsmen who designs ceilings, and construction workers. There are also 5 architects, 2 of whom are historical architects and 2 artists.
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| Santuario de San Jose on-going construction |
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| Casa Ladrillo |
Casa Ladrillo is 51 square meters big. It has 2 bedrooms and its published rate is Php75thousand per night.
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| Casa Byzantina |
Casa Byzantina is 381 square meters big and is the most expensive casa in Las Casas.
What's inside Casa Byzantina?
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| rotary telephone |
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| Casa Lemery |
Casa Lemery has 51 square meters in area and has 2 bedrooms. Its published rate is Php 28,500 per night.
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| Paseo de Escolta |
You can find a number of shops at Paseo de Escolta. Photographia de Escolta, Panaderia, La Tiendesitas, Tess the Farmer, and Antiquedades.
The tres marias roam around Las Casas early in the morning...
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| ang turista! |
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| ang blogger |
At Plaza Marcelino...
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| ang mowdel |
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| Casa de Oriente |
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| the train |
There are free rides to jeepneys and van for getting around the resort. They take rounds continuously. The resort must provide more jeepneys since there are more guests arriving. The guests are waiting for a longer period of time because of the scarcity of the vehicles. But it is okay na rin since it is free.
Golf carts are also available for a fee. Just make reservations at the Concierge of Casa Mexico. Fee is Php500 per hour.
Kalesa is also available for Php50 per stub. Maximum of 4 passengers per ride.
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| train commuters |
Las Casas own version of their "Batis"
Room Rates http://www.lascasasfilipinas.com/rooms/
Private Casa Rates http://www.lascasasfilipinas.com/private-casas/
Our Heritage Tour
Private Casa Rates http://www.lascasasfilipinas.com/private-casas/
Our Heritage Tour
For day tour only rates, go to http://www.lascasasfilipinas.com/heritage-tour/
Jump Shots at Casa Baliuag...
It is our annual planning session on my team that is why I was able to come back here. Thank You NGCP!
Water Sports is also available in the resort like the banana boat, jetski, sumo tube, aqua glode, boat ride, fun dive, intro dive and kayak. Proceed and pay only at the Reception Area.
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| CTO Jojo Nicdao |
Las Casas Filipinas de Acuzar
Brgy Ibaba, Bagac, Bataan.
Contact numbers : 02-332 5338, 02-332 5286, 02-877 4501, 02-877 4502
email: reserve@lascasasfilipinas.com
marketing@lascasasfilipinas.com
www.lascasasfilipinas.com
Contact numbers : 02-332 5338, 02-332 5286, 02-877 4501, 02-877 4502
email: reserve@lascasasfilipinas.com
marketing@lascasasfilipinas.com
www.lascasasfilipinas.com
