Category Archives: REGION III – CENTRAL LUZON

BATAAN… Mt. Natib

MT. NATIB Orani, Bataan Major jumpoff: Brgy. Tala, Orani Minor jumpoff: Kanawan (Hanging Bridge), Morong LLA: 14.7119 N; 120.3997 E; 1287 MASL Days required / Hours to summit: 1-2 days / 3.5-5 hours Specs (Backtrail): Major climb, Difficulty 5/9, Trail class 1-3 Specs (Traverse): Major climb, Difficulty 6/9, Trail class 1-3 Features: Scenic views of Central Luzon; Woodlands; Tropical... continue

PAMPANGA… Mt. Arayat Traverse

MT. ARAYAT TRAVERSE Arayat and Magalang, Pampanga Entry point: Brgy. Ayala, Magalang, Pampanga Exit point: Brgy. Juan Bano, Arayat, Pampanga LLA: 15.2067N, 120.7441E, 1030 MASL Days required / Hours to summit: 1-2 days / 5 hours (NP) 8 hours (SP) Specs: Major climb, Difficulty 5/9, Trail class 1-4 (10kms) Features: Tropical forest, scenic views of Central Luzon *from Pinoy Mountaineer Mt.... continue

BATAAN… A Visit at Mount Samat Shrine

We are in Las Casas Filipinas  de Acuzar a day before the visit to Mount Samat. On our way back to Manila from Bagac, Bataan, we (Meong, Larry and I) make a stopover at the Dambana ng Kagitingan in Mount Samat. From afar, seems like the monument is near yet it’s quite far. We drive directly to the entrance gates of the Shrine in the afternoon of December 13, 2015. Near the entrance... continue

BATAAN… Heritage Tours at Las Casas Filipinas de Acuzar

In every house they have at the resort, each one of them surely have some colorful history. Las Casas Filipinas de Acuzar is offering free heritage tour to some of the original Heritage houses in place. Actually, it is part of their package when coming to the resort. After fixing ourselves, we go back to the reception area to checkout and avail of the free heritage tour. Upon giving us... continue

BATAAN… A Look Back at Las Casas Filipinas de Acuzar

Las Casas Filipinas de Acuzar is a unique resort in Bagac, Bataan. It features some of the Heritage Houses from several provinces in the Philippines. Most of these houses are of Spanish Colonial themes. The resort also reflects the scenes during Spanish civilization. We are in a world of modernization nowadays. We now have tall buildings, modern bridges, modern technologies, high-tech gadgets,... continue

AURORA… One FUN Day in Baler

Not a regular season for us to go anywhere since Christmas is approaching. No fixed plans, no itinerary. Our minds just met and quickly decided for a trip. Originally, we planned a weekend getaway somewhere in Tarlac. One friend of ours was invited in a fiesta of which we don’t know the exact date. We just assumed that it’s going to be on the second weekend of December so we organized... continue