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It's best to ask before hand what times the trips leave. I had to wait a while before the next trip left but at least I got to pick a seat since I was early. If you take the Virac-Baras jeep, you'll have to hire a tricycle in Baras proper to get to Puraran. Another jeep passes by Puraran itself. But I had to wait for another two hours before it left Virac.
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The tricycle to Puraran is about PHP150 (they said it was the standard rate). Since I needed to be back in Virac the same day, he offered to take me back all the way for more cash. Looks like I had no choice anyway. It's common practice, especially among foreign tourists, to hire a tricycle all the way back to Virac because of the scarcity of transportation.
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I was surprised I was the only local visitor that afternoon. Everyone else was a foreigner, either from Australia, the U.S., or Europe. It's a wonder why foreigners hear about these great places before most locals do. Puraran Beach is a stunning landscape of cream sand and rock formations. I hope I could come back!
Majestic's Beach Resort
(0919) 5581460
PHP350 per room (nipa hut)
Puraran Beach House (LGU)
(0920) 3199742; (0917) 8041020
PHP450 fan room; PHP650 A/C room
Part 1: Around Catanduanes: Virac and Bato
hi Ivan. another great post. how much was your total expenses for this trip. i want to visit this place. =)
ReplyDeleteHi Ivan, I was just browsing the internet for some more info about traveling and staying near Puraran. I will be flying in to Virac first. Did you stay in a resort or you stayed with a friend?
ReplyDeleteI stayed at a hotel in Virac
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