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BATAAN: REDISCOVERING A PARADISE

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Mariveles, Bataan

Bataan is known for being one of the historical destination in the Philippines as the starting point of the Death March started in the towns of Mariveles and Bagac but little did we know that the beauty of nature in Bataan also lies here in Mariveles.

CLAUBEL BEACH RESORT - 'HAWLA BEACH'

Hawla Beach, now known as Claubel Beach Resort, is a beach nearby Panoypoy Cove in Porto, Mariveles. Going there from the town proper of Mariveles isn't hard as there were many jeepneys available that were just passing by; the walking distance from the Porto Circle Jeepney Terminal from the entrance of Claubel Beach Resort is only 3-5 minutes away.

Once you get off the Porto Circle, you can just ask the locals where the Hawla Beach is located and they'll tell you the directions. It isn't that far, as I've said, and there's a sign of "Hawla Beach" hanged on one of the house's gates that you'll be passing by as you walk along.

You won't see the beach right away from the resort's registration area as you have to trek all the way down to get to the shore. The path is adult-friendly because the path is already cemented and is formed as stairs; it also have railing on the side for you to grip onto but you still have to be careful as the steps are really steep. There is a small stream and 'falls' that you'll pass through but you can hop on to their own made rocks in the middle of the stream. Don't expect though, you can't take a bath in the stream.

There are cottages available but you can also choose not to rent; the shower rooms are free to use by anybody who are staying in the resort and you could just leave your things on the side of the cliff but still make sure to keep an eye on your valuables.

For those who are interested to have their families (with kids) stay on this resort but too worried that their children might not really enjoy the beach, they also have kiddie pool just beside the cottages so you can still watch them as you relax on your cottage.

ITINERARY

06:00 ETD from Cubao
There are buses like Bataan Transit or Genesis bound to Mariveles Bataan. Bus terminal are located in Pasay, Avenida and Cubao. Tell the conductor to drop you off at 7/11 in front of the Genesis Bus Terminal in Mariveles or you may ask where you can drop off to ride a jeepney going to Porto Cicle.

10:30 ETA at Mariveles Town Proper
Take an early lunch in some stores nearby or in 7Eleven. I also suggest to buy some snacks you can eat during your stay in Hawla Beach J

10: 50 ETD to Porto Circle
In the side of 7Eleven, there are jeepneys passing by that is bound to Porto Circle. Look for those with the signboard “Porto-Balon” and tell the jeepney driver that you’re going to Hawla Beach.

11:00 ETA in Hawla Beach Entrance
Jeepney drivers will tell you the direction going to Hawla Beach, if not you can ask them. There’s a gate with a big sign “Hawla Beach.” Go inside and look for someone to pay the entrance and to ask for direction as you will trek down going to the beach.

14:00 See the scenic view of Bataan
As you trek down going to the beach (or trek up from the beach lol), there is another path that you will see on the other side, it will lead you to the overlooking view of the West Philippine Sea.

15:00 ETD from Hawla Beach to Mariveles Town Proper
From the resort, walk back to Porto Circle. You can see jeepneys waiting for passengers going to the Town Proper. You can drop off right where you ride a jeep in Mariveles.

16:00 Ride a bus going to Balanga City
We chose to stroll around the bay area to enjoy its view. There’s an elevated pavement that leads to the Bus Terminal bound to Balanga. There are also street foods in front of the terminal. After that, ride a bus going to Balanga and drop off in front of Bataan Transit Bus Terminal.

18:30 ETA Balanga City, Bataan
We originally planned to take a mini bus going back to SM Pampanga and ride an ordinary bus that will take us back in Metro Manila but since we missed the last trip, we walked back to the terminal of Bataan Transit and took a bus going to Cubao.

21:30 ETA in Metro Manila

EXPENSES

Bus Manila-Mariveles             P220 Student
Lunch P55
Jeep fare to Porto P7
Beach Entrance Fee                 P60
Jeep fare back to Town Proper P7
Snacks                                     P25
Bus Fare to Balanga                 P40
Bus Balanga-Manila                 P160
                                           -----------------
TOTAL                                    P574

NOTES

· Our bus fare is with student discount. ALWAYS BRING YOUR ID

· Ordinary bus (fare) is P280

·         There are different rates in the beach.
            Adult day tour rate                                           P60
            Childen day tour rate (4-12 years old) P30
            Adult overnight rate                                         P100
            Children overnight rate P50

·         There are cottages in the resort but if you’re also in a budget, you can just stay in the sand part or in the upper part of the resort, there are seats and tables available but I suggest you to just bring a blanket or a towel to enjoy the beach.
            Concrete cottage                                              P500
            Nipa Hut (Kubo) P800
            Rooms                         P1500

· If you have more questions about the resort, you can contact ate Rechelle Gonzales 09277116064 (Globe), or PM their Facebook page. Kindly just search ClaubelBeach Resort – Hawla Beach

For more photos, please check this album:https://www.facebook.com/littlewandererph/posts/1830212283880967

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