Aurora has been a constant go-to place of many people who are either on a long vacation or just wanting to escape for a short but good time. Baler is a haven for surfers while Dingalan is a sanctuary for stunning landscapes. But one place in Aurora hasn’t been explored by many people yet because of its location: Casiguran. One of the northernmost municipalities in the said province, Casiguran is about 200 km away from Manila. There are no direct ways of going there, but ever since Baler became a popular travel site, going to Casiguran isn’t as hard as before. While you can go here using your own vehicle (just like what the Shembot Squad did), commuting is possible.

I made this blog post to feature the beauty of Casiguran and  why people should go here. I’ve read a not-so-nice blog entry about this beautiful place and that just fueled the fire in me to share this to others. I also gave directions on how to go here, where to stay and how to enjoy. So keep on reading, guys!

CASIGURAN

Located 121 km northeast of Baler, Casiguran has a land area of 715.43 sq km and a population of 24,313 (2014 Census). Home to the Amro River Protected Landscape, Casiguran is also famed because it also features some of the most beautiful landscapes in that side of Luzon that is facing the Pacific Ocean.

It will take about 9 hours of driving from Manila (just 5 hours if you are traveling from Santiago, Isabela and 4 hours from Baler, Aurora) in order to reach Casiguran. While many of the roads leading there are already cemented, there are spots that are risky to cross due to the mountainous terrain. Deep ravines abound aside from the danger of big rocks falling especially during bad weather conditions.

HOW TO GO TO CASIGURAN:

If you are driving, you can use your user-friendly and uber-helpful navigation apps such as Google Maps in locating Casiguran.

If you are going to commute, take the bus going to Baler from Genesis bus terminal or Joy bus terminal in Cubao early in the morning. Remember that the usual travel time from Manila to Baler is 6 to 7 hours, so carefully plan your steps once you have decided to head to Casiguran. From Baler, you can ride the D’Liner bus, which leaves at 7 AM, or a van bound to Casiguran + Dilasag. These vans do not have a regular schedule, but they are said to take passengers once the D’Liner bus leaves. Travel time from Baler to Casiguran is about 4 hours.

WHAT TO EXPLORE IN CASIGURAN

CASAPSAPAN BEACH

This is the place that mainly draws people to go to Casiguran. With its whitish/yellowish, fine sand, Casapsapan Beach is spectacular to look at and be in especially during sunny days. Imagine a few miles of sandy coastline where you can perform your choice of activities under the sun!

Spend your time here relaxing, taking pictures or swimming in its clear waters. Go solo or enjoy with family and friends. Just don’t go too far because it goes too deep after a certain distance!

Ahrdee as I fondly call him is “Doctor Shembot” of the squad.

Gary is an affiliate member of the Shembot Squad. Lol. The three of us, Ahrdee, Gary and I, comprise the Gemini Gang, though. Haha.

Just when we thought we’ve seen the whole of Casapsapan Beach, we were surprised that there was more! After riding a boat for about 30 minutes, we witnessed a different side of Casapsapan: a secluded area that showcases different types of terrain in its shoreline! Take a look at the pictures below and see what I am talking about.

RED BRIDGE

While on our way to Casapsapan Beach, we passed through this beautiful bridge and we took the chance to take pictures in its vicinity as there were only a few vehicles passing through the area.

If you have an extra day or two, you can also visit these places that are said to be nearby Casiguran: DILASAG MUNICIPALITY, SINGEP FALLS, CANAWER BEACH, among others. 

 Where to Stay

The popular resort in this place is aptly called “Casapsapan Beach Resort” but we opted to stay at the less popular and definitely less crowded place called WMK Resort. In fact, when we were here, we had the resort only to ourselves!

SANDY FRONT part of the resort.

The room seems small yet it already is ample for about 2 or more people. An extra foam can be rented for additional people who would be joining in the room. We rented 2 rooms for us, six.

The resort has a bungalow, which is divided into 4 rooms, with each room having a bed and comfort room. Electricity is provided with use of a generator. What’s more, it has a sort of kitchen/dining area where guests can cook, as well as hire the resort’s videoke machine! As our friend, Brye, was celebrating his birthday, this was just perfect!

GOOD TIMES! Here’s the squad as we were celebrating in Casiguran! 🙂

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Do you have any comments, questions or suggestions? Don’t forget to post them below! I hope this blog post has convinced you to visit Casiguran. Thank you for reading! 

SANDY FRONT part of the resort.

The room seems small yet it already is ample for about 2 or more people. An extra foam can be rented for additional people who would be joining in the room. We rented 2 rooms for us, six.