Baras, Catanduanes (Majestic Puraran)

Coming from Manila via SLEX

 It takes almost 12 hour bus ride from Cubao to Tabaco.

3 hours and 30 mins from Tabaco port to San Andres Catanduanes via ferry

30 mins jeep ride from San Andres to the Virac proper.

About an hour ride to Baras.

then it's....

PURARAN

YOU ARE SOOOO WORTH THE 18 HOUR RIDEsssss! 

 Just look at you!

It's a weekday,  but my friends can't wait for weekend anymore, so kwin, phiw, elrey and I paved our way to the Island's Majestic Puraran .It is home to “The Majestic Wave” and it is one of the top surfing destinations in the country, and yes it is located in our Province, Catanduanes.

Lemme tell you this, it is my first time to set foot here. Being a homegrown Catandunganon--shame on me! It's elrey's first time too, shame on him as well.HAHA :)

For non-surfers like me, I love Puraran Beach because it is not crowded compared to others commercialized beaches in the island, second the whole place was so inviting,  so clean and the view is just so relaxing.

Puraran is about an-hour drive away from the capital town of Virac. You can ride public vans, rent a tricycle or join an organized tour to reach the place. Lucky us, Elrey's with us, and he can't go out without his car. yey!

Im expecting a rough ride goin' to Puraran, but I was so amazed that the roads are paved all the way! so really no bumpy rides going to the paradise. :)

It was quite of a journey but it was worth it. I cannot believe that this is the first time I came here! The scene spelled H-E-A-V-E-N. I regret that we did not get a cottage room here, or even stayed overnight just to wake up in paradise.

 Before the sun bid farewell to a beautiful day.

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 Pancit Canton + Hot coffee + Cigarettes + amazing place + wonderful friends = Perfection!

 Good conversations -- that's what I like the most about my friends, they are loud, honest and full of sunshine! The whole day was filled with laughter, okrayan and brilliant stories. We were ecstatic! We were like owners of a private place and did whatever we want.

This day, I realized that I have awesome friends. I would never exchange this moment for anything else! It's a good thing I decided to push this Puraran escapade.

the ocean

it's the best playground....

We stayed here until the moon came (thanks to the Universe). I really wanted to stay for a couple of more hours but we had to go 'coz it's getting late. 

I'm lucky to be born in this beautiful Province!

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HOW TO GET THERE:

From Manila

Land: RSL Bus Lines has daily trip Manila to Virac. there are other great buses that you can choose to, mostly located at Cubao Terminal
Air:  Cebu Pacific and SkyJets has flights to Virac. you can check their websites.
Sea: From Tabaco City, a RoRo will transports you to Virac or to San Andres Port.

Virac to Puraran: Jeepneys, Tricycles and vans are available for hiring at the Virac pier/Downtown area.