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Locals call it as the “Little Batanes of Leyte” because of its spectacular mountain ridges covered with grass and a view of the sea. Thanks to social media, Tan-awan Peak in Brgy. Plaridel, Baybay City instantly gained popularity among hikers during the COVID-19 lockdown.
✔️ Grassy Rolling Hills? Check!
✔️ Gorgeous View of the Sea? Check!
✔️ Honesty Store? Check!
✔️ Sea of Clouds in the Morning? Check!
✔️ Sunset at Sea? Check!
✔️ Bonus: Cave with Underground River? Check!
WHAT YOU NEED TO KNOW;
1. Know the weather forecast ahead of your hiking day. Hike to Tan-awan Peak only during a clear weather.
2. Never hike without a local tour guide. You can just coordinate with any locals in the area and agree on a guiding fee or tip.
3. Wear sunscreen, arm sleeves, long pants, and shoes. Do not wear shorts and slippers!
4. Do not go there by noontime or late afternoon, unless if you’re planning to go on overnight camping. Hike shortly before sunrise.
5. Pack your breakfast and lunch. Bring snacks too your tumbler filled with water.
6. Invest on a waterproof pouch for your gadgets. We never know if it rains, unless all your gizmos are waterproof!
HOW TO GET THERE?
1. We took a private car going to Brgy. Plaridel. The barangay is a 15-20min drive south from downtown Baybay City. Find Balan’s Store, located in the corner of a small junction. Balan’s Store is just few meters from Plaridel Elementary School. From Baybay, the store is on the right.
2. If you are commuting, just hail a multicab or Davao Metro Shuttle at Baybay Land Transport Terminal going to Brgy. Plaridel. The fare is ₱25-30. Just inform the driver to drop you off at Balan Store.
3. The hike starts at the junction of Balan Store. It’s a concrete barangay road but has dead end that is inaccessible by any motor vehicles. From there, it’s time to coordinate with the locals and ask for assistance in tour guiding. No worries, there’s a lot of locals who are experts in the place.
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