Paseo del Mar and Fort Pilar at Night
Facing the scenic Basilan strait, Paseo del Mar is a seafront park located near Fort Pilar.
Continue readingFacing the scenic Basilan strait, Paseo del Mar is a seafront park located near Fort Pilar.
Continue readingOn our second day, we went on a morning trip to the famous pink sand beach of the Santa Cruz islands. To think that this parcel of Paradise is just 10 minutes away from the city proper … who wouldn’t dare visit it?
Since there were only the four of us and one boat (which could hold a maximum of 12 pax) costs 1,000php, we decided to join with another group. Beforehand you also need to list yourselves at the Tourism office for the trip as they will be providing a military escort to your group. I think this is because of the abductions and kidnappings many years back in the island (it was also because of this event that the Pink Island’s popularity waned). Continue reading
Walk a few meters outside the airport and take a Canelar bound jeepney to the city proper. Fare is 7 pesos and travel time about 10 minutes. Continue reading