Love the nature

Puting Buhangin (means white sand in the Philippines) is located in Barangay Polo at the SouthWestern part of Pagbilao Grande Island in Pagbilao, Quezon. I've been there with my family after the holy week 2012, and my kids really enjoyed the beach. Maganda talaga ang lugar and crystal clear ang tubig . We've stayed there for couple of days, kaya sobrang memorable at naenjoy namin ang lugar.

Madameng Puno ng niyog and bermuda grass kaya relaxing talaga ang place, the only problem lang ay ang mga basura na iniwan ng ibang tao na nakatambak lang sa gilid. And the leaves na tuyo kaya parang makalat ang lugar sa left side facing the bay. 

Puting Buhangin beach is about 70 meters long and 10 meters wide

Cave opening 

The cove is also known for its beautiful limestone rock formations that form a unique cave  known as Kwebang Lampas. Medyo vandalized ang cave, dissapointing.. May mga taong walang respeto sa kalikasan.The cave has two openings, one that faces the northern part of the beach while the other faces the bay. The water flows inside inside the cave and it is very clear that you can see fishes swimming. Mag ingat lang kayo sa cave kasi onetime may nahulog na snake galing sa taas. 

Beautiful sunset taken on the other side of the cave

Here are some species na makikita 

Star Fish

I Love this sea Urchin, its really taste good



May mga malalaking birds din na makikita flying around the island

There are also several nipa hut cottages which are available for rent. Im not sure lang kung magkano, Pwede din magtayo ng tent without fee!

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The water is clear and deep enough for swimming enthusiasts

The CR is available on the island, unfortunately medyo expensive lang ang fresh water. 300 pesos per drum. Drinking water is also available. 

There is also small store, so when you needed something may mabibilhan, medyo mahal lang.


Annoyance lang, some of the care taker was a bit rude at "ang yabang", and other are medyo madamot, that i need to pay for a couple of leaves of malunggay, although im willing to pay, ang sabe agad "may bayad yan".


The coconut tress arent so safe, muntikan na kaming mahulugan ng buko, so tip, wag magtatayo ng tent sa ilalim ng coconut trees. Pag gusto nyo ng buko, sabihin nyo agad bibili kayo, kasi pag ask lang kung pwede kumuha, ang bilis ng sagot bawal no! nakasimangot pa.


And the final minor annoyance, pag madameng tao, may bayad ang CR, pag wala na, wala na rin bayad, im sure kasali naman yun sa binayaran sa entrance. 


Oh well we could have made a big issue out of it, but then we were on vacation and let it aside. It was'nt worth spoiling our day. 




Entrance Fee: Php50
Overnight Fee: Ph100
Fresh Water: Ph30 per container
Drinking Water: Ph15 350ml, Ph20 500ml
Cottage Rental: Php400-500


So How to get to Puting Buhangin? 


By Public Transport: Ride a bus route to Lucena and get off Lucena Grand Terminal.
From Grand Terminal, ride a jeep going to Pagbilao Market from Pagbilao market ride a jeep going to barangay polo checkpoint. from barangay polo checkpoint take a tricycle to the lake or 1 hour trekking. then cross the lake via small boat. Once you cross the lake, you'll have to trek for about 10-15 mins to reach the entrance. 


Alabang to Lucena Grand Terminal   Php 180 (2 1/2-3 hours)
Grand Terminal to Pagbilao MArket  Php 11   (15 minutes)
Pagbilao MArket to Brg Polo            Php 35   (1 hour)
Lumang Checkpoint Fee                  Php 20   
Tricycle from Brgy. Polo to Lake               Php 30   or 1 hour trekking

Small boat crossing the lake                     Php 10     (3 minutes)

Entrance fee at the beach                        Php 50

Nothing to worry pag hindi nakaligo ng fresh water sa puting buhangin.  Pabalik, sa gilid ng old check point may well na makikita doon. pwedeng maligo without charge. masarap at malamig ang tubig. Mukha lang makalat sa picture kasi at that time madameng naglalaba.

*note
Do a lot of research before going to quezon, As i experienced, mali maling information ang sinasabe ng mga drivers doon makakuha lang ng pasahero.... nananaga pa ng presyo... tsk




Good Luck and have fun!