Glamping in Zambales: Locations to Keep and Issues to Do in and Round Liwliwa Seashore
No plans for the subsequent lengthy weekend?
by Ina Louise Manto | October 26, 2022
Roughly a 4 to five-hour drive away from the metro, the province of Zambales is dwelling to well-known white sand coves, seashores, waterfalls, and mountains, making it a perfect location for fast weekend journeys and digital nomads on the hunt for his or her subsequent “workplace”.
Blessed with robust waves on one aspect and towering pine timber on the opposite, Liwliwa Seashore in San Felipe affords a fun-filled journey for metropolis dwellers who want to escape town and reconnect with nature. From October 19-21, we went on a visit with the Division of Tourism Area 3 to find and expertise Surf and Glamp Journey. In case you’ve acquired plans on glamping by the seaside quickly, listed here are a couple of suggestions:
The place to Keep
The Glamp Zambales
Location: Brgy. Liwliwa, San Felipe, Zambales
After a protracted drive from the metro, we kicked off the journey by checking in at The Glamp Zambales. Set on a spacious open inexperienced area surrounded by towering timber, The Glamp affords its company the premier glamping expertise within the province. There are three well-equipped tents on the property, which may accommodate {couples} to medium-sized households.
The Glamp’s tents are air-conditioned, bringing extra consolation when sleeping at night time or cooling off after a day trip within the solar on the close by seaside. At night time, the workers introduced a calming diffuser and galaxy projector, which set a calming ambiance contained in the tent.
Consolation rooms and showers are shared, however they’re assigned to every tent. Facilities embrace a large number corridor for breakfast, a gazebo for lounging and training yoga, a foot therapeutic massage, an outside cinema, and a bonfire.
DIY smores and an outside cinema at night time
Charges begin at P5,200 per night time for a small tent that’s good for 2 pax.
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Haven Campsite
Location: Brgy. Liwliwa, San Felipe, Zambales
In case you’re searching for a campsite that’s nearer the seaside, go to Haven Campsite. They’ve 4 sorts of stays: teepee huts, villas, a cabin, and boho rooms.
We skilled an in a single day keep on the Teepee Hut Village, which homes huts that are perfect for two. Inside, you’ll discover a double-sized ground mattress, charging shops, an electrical fan, and bathtub towels. Don’t neglect to carry insect repellent to keep away from getting bitten by mosquitoes, particularly at night time. It will get colder throughout daybreak, so that you would possibly wish to carry a light-weight jacket.
In contrast to the Villas and Boho Rooms, company staying on the huts share a typical rest room and bathtub.
Charges begin at P2,000 per night time for a Teepee Hut for 2 pax. Discover extra particulars on Fb.
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Journey the waves of Liwliwa Seashore
There are many seaside resorts providing browsing classes and board leases, like Haven Campsite.
Throughout the journey, members of the group acquired to take pleasure in a sundown surf session!
Browsing charges rely on the place you’re reserving, however it often begins at P500 per hour, which is inclusive of a board and an teacher.
Seashore soccer
A technique of attending to know a brand new place is by making buddies with locals. Other than chilling by the seaside and swimming, widen your community by taking part in and becoming a member of a recreation of seaside soccer. Be ready to get sandy!
Cool off at Lubong-Nangoloan Falls
That is for the folks who love a very good mountain view. The journey to the waterfalls begins with a ten to 15-minute carabao experience. Some areas are just a little bumpy, so ensure to carry on to the wagon tightly (however it makes the journey extra enjoyable).
When you arrive, you’ll be greeted by an inviting waterfall, which you can too hike to find extra insta-worthy spots and rock formations. The hike is a bit steep and slippery, so ensure to put on correct footwear to keep away from accidents.
To finish the expertise, take pleasure in a boodle fight-style lunch by the stream.
Crowd favourite: San Felipe longganisa!
Mangrove Tree planting at Botolan Mangrove Eco-Park
Location: Bancal Eco Park, Botolan, Zambales
On our third day, the Surf Glamp Journey got here to an in depth as we headed to Botolan Mangrove Eco-Park to plant mangrove timber. To get there, you may both take a leisurely experience on a kayak, check your stability on a paddle boat, or get your leg muscular tissues transferring on a pedal boat. It’s a kilometer-long experience, however belief that the journey will probably be value it.
As much as six individuals can experience a pedal boat.
Following Palawan’s go well with, the municipality of Botolan began planting mangrove timber to guard its barangays from storms and supply houses for numerous fish.
Earlier than planting the timber, contributors obtain a brief orientation.
Locations to go to
Taco Joint
Location: Brgy. Liwliwa, San Felipe, Zambales
Feeling peckish in between taking part in seaside soccer or browsing? Head to Taco Joint for some genuine Mexican meals. In keeping with the group, the proprietor acquired caught in Mexico in the course of the international lockdown, the place he realized recipes for these delectable snacks.
We acquired to attempt churros, elote, nachos, and meaty quesadillas. Excellent for once you really feel like occurring a picnic by the seaside too.
If you find yourself staying past sunset, begin a booze-filled night by heading to the bar simply beside Taco Joint. Drink responsibly!
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Bali of Liwa
Location: Brgy. Liwliwa, San Felipe, Zambales
No want for costly airplane tickets; get a slice of the well-known Indonesian vacation spot at Bali of Liwa. If consuming by the seaside isn’t your cup of tea, chill, and get together right here as a substitute.
We have been serenaded by a reside band throughout dinner and the festivities didn’t cease there. The group spent the remainder of the night time attempting cocktails and jamming to the band’s dance-worthy tunes.
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PawiCare San Narciso
Location: Brgy. Lapaz, San Narciso, Zambales
Ever puzzled what it’s prefer to maintain pawikan turtles and assist hatchlings set to the ocean? Based in 2011, PawiCare is at present undertaken by 16 Pawikan Rangers who’re fisherfolk volunteers. It’s additionally one of many solely three places in Western Luzon that has an ongoing pawikan safety and conservation program.
Pawikan season begins in September when mom pawikans arrive to nest on the seaside. Eggs hatch after 50 to 60 days. In keeping with the rangers, some eggs would hatch this November. If you wish to witness the occasion, plan your go to quickly!
PawiCare additionally celebrates the Pawikan Pageant each second Friday of January.
For inquiries, contact PawiCare Coordinator Jun Foronda at 0930 284 4162; Pawikan Ranger Rey Relaniza at 0951 318 6432; or LGU Officer Jumer Interino at 0949 468 5705.
Clay Avenue Pottery Studio
Location: Arañas St. Purok 5, Brgy. Lapaz, San Narciso, Zambales
Whether or not you’re wanting into attempting your palms on a brand new interest or just wish to find out about making pottery, don’t neglect to incorporate Mia Casal’s quaint dwelling studio in San Narciso. What started as a ardour undertaking ten years in the past has now bloomed right into a small enterprise, the place you’ll discover distinctive painted plates, jugs, and bowls.
She’s additionally skilled and employed locals to assist with the inflow of orders. In keeping with Mia, she additionally plans to renew her workshop the place contributors can find out about pottery and keep in her household’s close by ancestral dwelling.
A newly-made pitcher Mia made for the group
The view from her dreamy dwelling studio is simply dreamy; a painting-like scene you’d wish to stare at in between making clay items.
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Balin Pamana
Location: Balin Pamana Heritage Middle, Botolan, Zambales
Earlier than heading again to the metro, we went to our ultimate cease, Balin Pamana. The newly-constructed museum showcases and preserves the wealthy heritage and tradition of Botolan. Inside, you’ll discover a hallway showcasing the municipality’s earlier leaders, an Aeta Method of Life Exhibit, and preserved ceramics.
20% of Botolan’s inhabitants are Aetas.
College students taking on Bachelor of Tradition and Arts Schooling on the Polytechnic School of Botolan are there to assist information you and discover your means across the museum. There’s additionally a small present store within the museum, the place you should buy goodies made by native entrepreneurs and native delicacies for pasalubong.
Surf and Glamp Journey is a tourism product by the Division of Tourism Area 3 in collaboration with Zambales Tourism and White Dove Journey and Excursions Consultancy that highlights actions and vacationer spots within the province.
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