If seeing a wild turtle is part of your bucket list, then this is the closest place you can go to fulfill that dream, but you have to know how to swim.
I have spent my 2015 Christmas in Tabogon and now in my 2019 visit, I'm celebrating New Years. This is a classic come back! Last time, I was on the mountains socializing, but this year I spent my time near the beaches, so I'm updating this blog for more things to do.
HOW TO GET TO TABOGON:
*Cebu City/North Bus Terminal to Tabogon: Ride a bus heading to Tabogon bus terminal- P72(non-aircon) or P87(aircon).
*Cebu City/North Bus Terminal to Tabogon: Ride a bus heading to Tabogon bus terminal- P72(non-aircon) or P87(aircon).
THINGS TO DO
MOUNTAINS AND FARMS
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Canao Canao was the place where I spent my 2015 Christmas. I was literally on the mountains eating lechon and pancit for Christmas. What you can do here is visiting the different kinds of vegetations. You can even buy fresh vegetables from the locals. You just have to ask them. The biggest farms that you can see here are the sugarcane farms. There are a lot of domesticated animals here too. And of course, enjoy the view from the mountain. This isn't the only mountainous place that you can visit in Tabogon. From Tabogon's bus terminal, you can find a motorcycle driver that would take you to the sugarcane farms.
HANGING BRIDGE IN SALAG
This is probably one of Tabogon’s signature place. Everybody who comes here has a photo of this place so here is me joining the bandwagon! Although, I don’t think it’ll last long, as the town built a new bridge beside it as a replacement because the locals were afraid to cross on it. Regardless of the replacement, the place is beautiful. You can even swim somewhere nearby.
SEA TURTLE LAGOON RESORT
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On my visit, we definitely spotted a sea turtle when the sea was calm in the morning. I currently have no proof to show you as my underwater camera broke down. If you're going to swim with the turtle, try not to touch them. Let them be. We need to protect these fragile little creatures.
The place isn't child friendly since the place is rocky and the waters are deep; however, people would still come here and enjoy cliff jumping. The only place that is shallow for the non-swimmers can be found on the very end of the resort. It's small and rocky, so be careful. The entrance to this place costs P40 per person and renting a cottage can cost you up to P600 or more depending on the size. You can still enjoy the place without renting any cottages. We just placed our bags on the rocky areas where it's visible to us while we swim.
To get here, you have to take a motorcycle ride from Tabogon bus terminal which will cost P20 per person. We paid the motorcycle driver P100 for the trip to Salag and Sea Turtle Lagoon Resort. That includes the driver waiting for us in Salag.
The place isn't child friendly since the place is rocky and the waters are deep; however, people would still come here and enjoy cliff jumping. The only place that is shallow for the non-swimmers can be found on the very end of the resort. It's small and rocky, so be careful. The entrance to this place costs P40 per person and renting a cottage can cost you up to P600 or more depending on the size. You can still enjoy the place without renting any cottages. We just placed our bags on the rocky areas where it's visible to us while we swim.
To get here, you have to take a motorcycle ride from Tabogon bus terminal which will cost P20 per person. We paid the motorcycle driver P100 for the trip to Salag and Sea Turtle Lagoon Resort. That includes the driver waiting for us in Salag.
EMMARE BEACH RESORT IN
Unlike in Sea Turtle Lagoon Resort this one has a pool and it has a beach, not so fancy, with mangrove trees around. The entrance to this place is P100 per person. To get here will cost you P20 as well.
GUIWANON COLD SPRING
You may want to visit this place as well. It is just a few meters closer to Emmare Beach Resort In. The spring was closed down due to renovations during my visit so I'll update this blog when I get to.
GOING HOME:
Just go back to Tabogon's bus terminal and wait for a jeep bound for Cebu.
Just go back to Tabogon's bus terminal and wait for a jeep bound for Cebu.
LEAVE NO TRACE BUT MEMORIES!