Budget Travels: Burot Beach (Calatagan, Batangas)
Located at the edge of Calatagan, Batangas, Burot Beach is the perfect escape from the hustle and bustle of the city. It's 3 hours away from Makati, a great encouragement to just pack your things and go.
The beach is private property but It's still open to the public as of this posting.
Private Transport:
- From Makati, take Coastal Road or SLEX. Drive all the way to Nasugbu, Batangas until you reach a junction.
- At the junction, take the right turn going to Lian; (Caltex Gasoline Station)
- Drive straight ahead. After passing the CADP (Central Azucarera Don Pedro) Sugar Refinery, take a left at the intersection (Shell and I-Gas Gasoline Stations).
- Once you see Sto. Domingo Church, turn right
- You'll pass through a small public market (Talipapa), then a cemetery. From there, you'll see signs going to Burot Beach.
Public Transport:
Van - Fare is P180/pax, near Kabayan Hotel Taft. Hire a tricycle at Calatagan Market for P150 or P60/pax (3:30am-7:00pm)
Bus - Fare is P180/pax, Terminal is at Coastal Mall grand terminal. (Available daily, first trip at 4am) Hire a tricycle at Calatagan Market for P150 or P60/pax (3:30am-7:00pm)
Bus - DLTB Bus (Nasugbu/Lian route) passes Tagaytay and straight to the Nasugbu Road. At Lian market, you can ride jeepney/bus to Calatagan Market. Hire a tricycle at Calatagan Market for P150 or P60/pax (3:30am-7:00pm)
EXPENSES:
Entrance Fee
P65/person (day trip)
P130/person (overnight)
Tent Rental
P300 (3-4 persons)
Table Rental
P150
Boat Rental
P150 to see corals, starfishes, sandbar
Important Reminder: Bring food and water. (DUH)
There is only one sari-sari store and they do sell food. But save your stomach from hunger and your pocket from bleeding and bring food.
Only one comfort room each for the ladies and gents. Water is hotter than the beach itself. You've been warned!
Do not be deterred by your expectations of a white sand paradise. Take a plunge, explore and see what Burot has to offer. There are like 3 mini beaches, the first is the one you'll see when you enter, the second when you walk a bit and see there are more rocks there.
The third one had a bigger shore but looked like it'd seen a party. Bottles and wrappers strewn everywhere. Let's be responsible beach goers and clean up. There are mangroves and lots of trees for shade, finer sands, let's not waste it.
This is is the farthest point (that I can get to). There were rocks with sharp edges, so be careful. But it's worth it, to see the calming waves and blue waters makes me feel at peace. Might find this at a bit secluded area, but life's an adventure. Go for it!
