BUROT BEACH is an untouched paradise located at Calatagan, Batangas. It is ideal for an overnight camp by the beach with your family or friends.

How to get to Burot Beach from Manila:

There are different bus options to choose from. There's one in Cubao, in Buendia, in Coastal Mall and one near MRT Taft. We chose the nearest to us, the terminal in MRT Taft. The regular bus fare is around Php 180.00. I'm a student so I still have a discount (I only paid Php144.00)

Honestly, it was our first time and we kinda got lost, we travel longer than we expected (and I think more than we should). We went off at Nasugbu instead at Calatagan. When your bus dropped you near the town proper of Nasugbu, you have to ride a jeepney going to Calatagan (fare: Php 35.00) with atleast 1 - 2 hours of travel. Tell the driver to drop you off at Calatagan Public Market.

If you happen to ride the right bus with direct route to Calatagan (make sure to ride the bus with the sign "Calatagan" on it), its last stop will be on Calatagan Public Market. When you reach the market, ride a tricycle and tell the driver that you will go to Burot Beach. The tricycle fare is Php 50.00 per person. If you are a group of four, you can haggle the price around Php 150.00 (just like we did). 

It's already dark when we arrived at the beach, and we easily observed the loads of people camping in the area. Well, it's Holy Week that time so it was understood that people were into vacations like this. Upon our arrival, a caretaker approached us and asked for the fee which was Php 130.00/pax for an overnight (Php 65.00/pax only for a day tour). 

We walked through the beach and looked for a spot. Unfortunately, we found none because the beach was full and all the good spots were already taken, so we installed our tent instead where it's available. 

This was my first real camping experience, and if it's yours too, say a little hooray with me. Camping is super fun, especially when you are with the best company and when you have a very beautiful view and a good spot. Speaking of spot, make sure to place your tent under the trees unless you want to be grilled under the scorching sun, just like what happened to us. Plus, camping requires resourcefulness and readiness. Here are some things you MUST NOT forget:

View at Pantabangan Dam Waterstop Road

When you reach this point, the Pantabangan Dam, the bus will cross a very narrow road, which is a waterstop. Lo, despite the scare this road might bring, hold your heart tight for the view here will melt all your aches away.

Diguisit falls is near the road, and as a tourist, you will not notice this falls. But I dare you (please), give this falls a hike. When you reached the top, it was just until then you would appreciate its beauty.

Baler Fish Port

If you're staying in Baler for more than 3 days and you have a place to cook, I suggest that you go straight to the market and buy your foods raw and cook it yourself for a cheaper deal. Seafoods are great here. 

Overall, our Aurora adventure is fun and memorable. We had great yet cheap deals. We would definitely go back.

Note:

If you'll go on tour, it's better if you have an itinerary so your trip is sulit. Better contact a tricycle that offers a tour or negotiate for an ideal price. People in Baler are very kind, hospitable and they can be trusted, so no worries.

If you need a house to rent (for a group of 8 - 10) with stove, refrigerator, 2 bathrooms, 3 bedrooms, a sala and dining set, ask and I can give you a contact. It is where we stayed for 3 days.

Feel free to comment and ask questions. Thanks for the read!