Hidden Paradise in a Quiet Town of Aloguinsan
After our lunch and handicraft making session at the BAETAS Center in Bojo River, we went to Brgy. Kantabogon, Aloguinsan to see their latest tourist attraction - The Hermit's Cove.
Hermit's Cove is 4 kilometers away from Bojo River. We left the center around 12:00 noon and took "habal-habal" to go to the cove. The fare per person is Php 40.00 but you have to have your buddy to ride on the motorcycle to avoid paying double.
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| 15-minute ride to the secluded cove |
When we arrived at the location, we were surprised of the longgg parking (yes, with emphasis). The word of mouth and social media influenced the sudden flock of tourists. Even the Kantabogon Ecotourism Association (KEA) members were surprised of the tourist count that day. KEA manages and maintains the beautiful cove.
Due to the number of tourists (which was pretty obvious at the parking), we were not able to have our cottage where we can take a shade. Still we have to pay the entrance fee of Php 50.00 per person.
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| Worth the travel and the butt-breaking habal-habal ride when you're rewarded with this view. |
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| Group shot upon arrival |
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| The view at the entrance. |
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| After the uphill habal-habal route, we had to take the steps down to feel the sand and take a dip. |
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| The crowd |
Others brought their dome tents and own tables to put their things.Our bags were just placed on the sand :-) but when it rained really heavy we asked a favor from a nearby house to take a shelter.
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| We chose to be at the near-end of the coastline...with this view. Ahhh! |
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| Well, it's pretty obvious that we're enjoying here. |
The cove is facing the Tañon Strait which separates the islands of Cebu and Negros. It's known to be the largest protected marine area in the Philippines. During our visit here, we saw a group snorkeling. I know that you have to have a reservation first or you should coordinate with Aloguinsan Municipal Tourism Office if you plan to do these activities but I was not able to get more details.
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| I can still imagine the sound of the waves. Getting intimate with nature. |
We were not disappointed. It was all worth it. Hermit's Cove is indeed a must-see place when you're in Aloguinsan. After two and a half hours basking and swimming, we texted the habal-habal drivers to pick us up and drive us to our next stop for our snacks.
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