How to get to Barcelona Church and the Old Ruins of Barcelona in Barcelona, Sorsogon

the landmark of Barcelona, Sorsogon

The Old Ruins of the Presidencia Building 

The Barcelona Church

During the Spanish Colonization, the town of Bulusan was strategically one of the fortress of the regime. They built a lot of watchtowers to guard the island from being invaded by the Moros, Pirates and the likes. At that time Barcelona was one of the Villages of Bulusan. That’s why Barcelona has significant to the history. One of the evidences are the Old ruins and the church.

Getting to the place now a days is hard because there is no much public transportation that go there often. There is a schedule of jeep departing from Sorsogon city. Barcelona is a secluded area. You should brace yourself for the longer waiting time if you would take public utility vehicles.

To those who want to explore the place in a convenient way you can hire a van ranging from 2,500 up. It depends upon your haggling skills. By the way the nearest airport is the Legaspi airport from there you can take van for hire or public transportation like van or bus. Usually the van is good  for an 8 hours trip although it depends upon how you can agree on some terms that would be favorable on you.

For those who would be coming from the airport, you can take tricycle and ask the driver to bring you to the bus or van terminal going to Sorsogon City. The tricycle fare is 50.00 pesos one way trip, the capacity of it is 4 persons.

From Sorsogon City look for a jeep going to Bulusan and tell the conductor to drop you off in Barcelona Church across the church is the Old Ruins of  the Presidencia Building and the School Building. Most of the time jeeps going to Bulusan are few so you can take the jeep going to Gubat then from there you can take a jeep again going to Barcelona or Bulusan.

Ask the jeep what would be the last trip in going back to Sorsogon City that is if your hotel is in there. But if you are in the mood to explore the nearby town, Gubat or Bulusan or Irosin will be the best place to find the hotel. Hotels are cheaper in these area. Have a great adventure!

How to get to Maligo Resort

The Pool of Maligo Resort

The thrill of reaching a place that is less traveled by the usual tourist is higher. Especially in a place like the province of Sorsogon. It has too many potential tourist destination but mostly underdeveloped and unexplored.

To those who want to explore the place in a convenient way you can hire a van ranging from 2,500 up. It depends upon your haggling skills. By the way the nearest airport is the Legaspi airport from there you can take van for hire or public transportation like van or bus. Usually the van is good  for an 8 hours trip although it depends upon how you can agree on some terms that would be favorable on you.

For those who would be coming from the airport, you can take tricycle and ask the driver to bring you to the bus or van terminal going to Sorsogon or Bulan. The tricycle fare is 50.00 pesos one way trip, the capacity of it is 4 persons.

Look for  the bus or van going to Bulan, tell the driver to drop you off in the crossing going to San Benon (in reference to San Benon hot and cold spring resort).  This trip is much better. The Van fare is 180.00 per head.  With the bus its130.00 per head.. But if there is not straight trip you can take the Sorsogon City trip.

From Sorsogon City you can ride a jeep or bus  with a signage of Irosin, Bulan or Matnog. Tell the conductor  to drop u off in San Benon, Monbon, Irosin. The land mark is the Monbon Elementary school. From there, there are tricycle that you can hire from 30 to 50, or u can try to haggle. Tell the driver to bring you to the Maligo Resort. If you still have time you can ask from the barangay tanod or barangay police in that area how to reach the resort by walking.

If your hotel is in Sorsogon City you can take jeep, van or bus in going back. There are hotels around the area too if you want to stay and explore the place more.  Take the best out of our trip. Goodluck!

How to get to Lusada Cold Spring

Lusada Cold Spring 

The Crystal Clear water of Lusada Cold Spring

The province of Sorsogon has no much organize tour, that’s why most tourist are doing their own way of how to explore and enjoy the place, which somehow adds more to the thrill of the adventure.

To those who want to explore the place in a convenient way you can hire a van ranging from 2,500 up. It depends upon your haggling skills. By the way the nearest airport is the Legaspi airport from there you can take van for hire or public transportation like van or bus. Usually the van is good  for an 8 hours trip although it depends upon how you can agree on some terms that would be favorable to you.

For those who would be coming from the airport, you can take tricycle and ask the driver to bring you to the bus or van terminal going to Sorsogon or Bulan. The tricycle fare is 50.00 pesos one way trip, the capacity of it is 4 persons.

Look for  the bus or van going to Bulan, tell the driver to drop you off in Caladgao, Buraburan, Juban. This trip is much better. The Van fare is 180.00 per head.  With the bus its cheaper. But if there is not straight trip you can take the Sorsogon City trip.

From Sorsogon City you can ride a jeep or bus  with a signage of Irosin, Bulan or Matnog. Tell the conductor  to drop u off in Lusada, Caladgao, Buraburan, Juban.

Lusada Cold Spring is near the Maharlika High way. You will be dropped off on the trail to go there. It has no trail sign but you can ask the locals for the right path.

If your hotel is in Sorsogon City you can take jeep, van or bus in going back. The nearest local hotels are in Irosin, Sorsogon if you want to stay longer. You can reach the place by riding a jeep with a signage of Irosin, Bulang or Matnog.