Ang
Pulo | Calatagan Mangrove Forest Conservation Park
Island
and Mangroves Hopping
Baranggay Quilitisan
(Kilitisan) Calatagan, Batangas
Apri
8, 2012
It was late Saturday
night when I picked up Ma’am Aby in Balayan then we headed back to Calatagan.
She got interested in my Ambil and especially Lubang Island plans. So, we
decided to cross the island via passenger boat from Calatagan Port to Lubang
Island on Sunday Morning. Sadly, there is no available trip going to Lubang
Island but Ambil island trip is available however the return trip was not
available on the next day (Monday). My mother told us that she has an
acquaintance in newly popular tourist destination in Calatagan called “Ang
Pulo” at Brgy. Kilitisan. Her acquaintance will tour us for free. That’s “free”
so tara lets! Libre e!
Ang Pulo Jump off is
15-20 minutes away from national highway in Brgy. Kilitisan. My mom’s
acquaintance named Berna waited for us. Ate Berna was a tour guide in Ang Pulo
and she’s already been there before it was declared two years ago “Ang Pulo”. In
the jump off, parking fee for tricycle is 25pesos while private vehicle is 50
pesos. Ate Berna gets a boatman to accompany us going to Ang Pulo. Before we
went to Ang Pulo, we should cross via Bamboo Craft or Boat. Bamboo craft or
boat maybe limited at a time. We used boat instead. I helped the boatman to
push the boat by using bamboo – “Isa na
akong bangkero. The boat was difficult to move
because the bamboo get stuck in the mud and low tide during that time though it
is fun and yet exhausting.
Upon reaching the Ang
Pulo, registration is required and fees are collected for only 100 pesos
whether you visit for a day or stay for an overnight.
The bridge is made up
of bamboo. The left direction will lead to a tower which can view the whole
island, Calatagan , Lian,Nasugbu, Occidental Mindoro and nearby island like
Ambil Island,lubang Island, etc.. The middle direction will lead to a resting
cottage, comfort room and camping ground. On the right direction is a bird
watching area. Ang Pulo is simply a Mangroves Island. It is home of different
species of mangroves. And also lush of fauna and flora. Mangroves has major
role in our biodiversity. During high tide, various fishes can be seen. We
leave the island after 1 hour visits.
Ang
Pulo Itinerary
0800 ETD Pasay | Cely Rosa Bus or Van going to
Calatagan
1030 ETA Brgy. Quilitisan (Kilitisan), Calatagan
1005 ETD going Ang Pulo jump off via rented
tricycle
1020 ETA Ang Pulo Jump Off
Get a tour guide (required) and Boat driver
1030 ETD going to Ang Pulo via Balsa (bamboo
craft)
1045 ETA Ang Pulo | Register | Enjoy!
1400 ETD Ang Pulo
1415 ETD Ang Pulo Jump off
1430 ETD Brgy. Kilitisan National Highway
1700 ETA Manila
Note:
You can also stay and camp there and leave the next day.
Van travels 2.5-3 hours Manila-Calatagan
v.versa.Van terminal located near MRT taft station. Street between Mrt Station
and Kabayan Hotel. The last trip of van from Calatagan is 04:00pm (1600H) or
depending on van availability. For sure seat: from Brgy Kilitisan ride a jeep
going to Calatagan town proper (Palengke).
Bus travel 4-5hours. Last Trip of Bus from
Manila and Calatagan is 0400pm (1600H). An alternative way going back to Manila:
ride a jeep going to Lian (5-6 pm last trip from calatagan). From Lian ride a
bus going to Manila.
Common
Expense
180 Van Fare| Pasay-Calatagan
50 Tricycle
fare per head or 250 for 2 way trip
25 Parking
fee for tricycle
100 Bangkero (bamboo craft driver)
100 Entrance fee
300 Guide fee (minimum fee, depends on the
number of guest)
15 Jeep Fare Quilitisan to Calatagan Wet and Dry
Market/ Van Terminal
180 Van
fare Calatagan-Manila
