BALAMBAN: CEBU'S LITTLE BAGUIO

I was with Gee, Nina, Marj, Shem, Yam and Gerly who were all ecstatic about going there for the first time. With a little knowledge about the municipality, we were all excited to explore a place that is not known to many.  

HOW TO GET THERE

Assuming you don’t have a car or motorcylce, you can reach Balamban via V-Hire for Php 120.00 (one way). You can go to the Ayala terminal and get a priority number but you may have to wait until the van is filled.

It takes roughly 50 minutes to get to Balamban.

WHERE TO GO/ WHAT TO DO

With a population of not less than 71,000, the municipality may be considered small but it definitely has a lot to offer. Apart from the sumptuous Balamban liempo, the city is also famous for its zipline, motor cross and mountain climbing activities.

We were all headed to Balamban’s Island in the Sky just along Transcentral Highway. It’s a perfect place to unwind and relax. If you want to give yourself a break from the metropolis, you can bring a good book and go here. It is quiet and refreshing. And the scenic view of the city will surely take your breath away.

You can contact Island in the Sky with the numbers below:

516-4112/516-6654

Although, we initially planned to try the cable car, we ended up trying the zipline in K33 which is just a walking distance from Island in the Sky. However, I don’t recommend you guys to do the same. The facilities and equipments in K33 look old and poorly maintained and I can’t afford to put anyone’s life at risk. Quite frankly, the facilities in Doce Pares look safer.

 

However, if you want to enjoy the same activities, I suggest you go to the nearby Adventure Café. Had I known that it was just round the corner, I could have suggested to everyone to go there instead.

Well, good thing I was with a good company. That’s all that matters anyway.

Visit http://www.balamban.gov.ph/ for more information.