EXPLORE MASINLOC

JENNIFER E. MASCARINA

ARE YOU EXCITED for your 2019 Summer Vacation?

Have you and your family already decided where to spend your vacations? If not, maybe I can give you some tips to where you can spend some time with your family that won’t cost you too much.

You don’t have to go far from our town, for Masinloc, Zambales can give you the vacation that you ever wanted!

Dfarm and Park

Located at Brgy. Baloganon, Masinloc, Zambales this relaxing resort is a perfectmatch for your pool parties. Dfarm has more than five pool where you can freely swim for each has enough space for your whole family. Prepare to be amazed as you visit their infinity pool where you can see the breath-taking view of the West Philippine Sea. For sure, your vacations will be well-spent here as you find the relaxation that you are longing for.

Bunga Caveand Tumutogol Falls

If you and your family want to have some hiking, then this one’s best fits for your trip. Indulge in the beautiful scenery as you trek to Bunga Cave located at Sta. Rita, Masinloc, Zambales. The cave features a large dome of glistening stalactites and supported by a broad white column. The floor of the cave is lain in a 45-degree diagonal position which is about 150 meters down to a deadend. It is characterized by both big and small boulders and a thick mixture of guano and alluvial soil in the lower portion. Water dripping (every two seconds) from the tips of three newly formed 2-inch long baby stalactites are noted on the low-lying ceiling in the lower portion of the cave. Bats are the only form of animals found. Aside from caving you can go to Tumutogol River 20min trek from Bungacave. You can also refresh and relax at mini falls and its good destination for picnic!

Coto Kids Pool

When Abi (Pia Wurtzbach) in the movie “My Perfect You” said “Welcome to Happy Sunshine Camp! Once ika’y mag-check-in, mahihirapanka ng mag-check-out dahilserbisyonamin all-out!” she’s not lying. This enchanting natural gem is a mustsee here in Masinloc. If you want to spend your vacation with peace in mind, you should definitely choose this place. Its pristine aquamarine waters are very inviting that you would want to dive in during the hot summer day.

The place is magnificently captivating as it has been a favorite place for shootings of movies or teleseryes.

Bacala Guest House

After climbing, let’s go down to the beaches of Masinloc. In between the main land and the San Salvador Island you will find the Bacala guest house which lies astride on a white sandbar in the middle of the clear blue waters of the Masinloc Oyon Bay. It is owned by the town mayor but is part of the eco-tour program offered by Masinloc Tourism Office. The Bacala is a two-storey guest house with rooms on the second floor. Imagine waking up in the morning and you’ll witness a marvelous view of the nature. There you will also see lots of starfish off-shore, but take extra care not to step on sea urchins that are also present there.

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THE AUTHOR IS TEACHER III AT INHOBOL ELEMENTARY SCHOOL INHOBOL, MASINLOC, ZAMBALES