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Let’s go on a quest in Quezon: A ‘Biyahe ni Drew’ Itinerary

 


Gateways to the Pacific- this is how the municipalities of Real and Infanta in Quezon province are known for.  Aside from facing the Pacific Ocean, it also leads to the biggest ocean in the world.

Let’s find out what Real and Infanta have to offer in this ‘Biyahe ni Drew’ itinerary.

How to get there?



The province of Quezon is located in the southern portion of Luzon.  Getting there is easy breezy as you do not need to book a flight or cross the waters- you just have to travel by land!

If you want to commute via bus, it will take you more or less 5 hours to get to Infanta. You can find the terminals in Legarda, Manila. Upon arrival, you can ride a tricycle and ask them to bring you to any barangay or restaurant you plan to visit.



By car, you can reach Infanta through Marikina road. Driving can save you at least 2 hours compared to riding a bus.

Where to stay?

Club Manila East Pacific
Real, Quezon


Standard room rates starts at P 2,600. If you are traveling with a large group, rooms are worth P 3,600. All rooms are air-conditioned.

Where to go and what to do?

Pacific Recreation Kamp
Real, Quezon



Are you an outdoor buddy and looking for thrilling activities? Head to Pacific Recreation Kamp (PaRK), it offers a wide array of outdoor activities for visitors. You can simply camp out or try water activities like kayaking and surfing.

“This month it’s June, it’s not the day for surfing pero ‘yung skimboard naman all-year round [so] walang problema,” Drew says.

You need to allot at least P1,900 per person which is inclusive of entrance fee, tents, and meals.

Water Rafting
Tanauan
P300



To get to the rafting area, you need to take a three-minute tricycle ride. At the drop off point, you will walk for 15 minutes to reach the river.

What’s good about this attraction is that the residents use it to promote eco-tourism.

“Once upon a time itong area na ito rampant ang illegal logging, at ‘yung napuputol  na kahoy ay nilalagay nila sa kanilang make shift rubber boats. After couple of years, things have changed. The same illegal loggers are now tour guides at hindi na kahoy ang [isinasakay nila sa rubber boats] kundi tao [na para it-tour]. Genius!” Drew says.

What to eat?

Ginanga

Ginanga is a traditional dish in Quezon. It is made of tambakol and is cooked the same way like that of sinaing na isda or pinangat.

“Para siyang paksiw medyo salty [lang] ng konti,” Drew says.

Cara beef



Craving for beef but worrying about fat? Why don’t you try cara beef? Cara beef is made of carabao’s meat. Some say it is harder to chew but it makes for a healthier alternative.The key is proper food preparation; plus, this is cheaper than regular beef.

“For me mas healthy [ang cara beef] kasi grass fed [ang kalabaw]. Lasang baka [rin naman],” Drew describes.

Who says you need to be far from the metropolis to relax and enjoy? Indeed, the quest for the perfect haven ends in Quezon. –Gerald Vista