Aside from a family weekend getaway, it's actually a birthday treat for myself.
I had been wanting for a road trip in Buda before due to its cold weather all year round - in fact, the folks there called it a little Baguio - but I always feared that our old and cranky car could hardly maneuver the steepness of the road. But when our new car, Toyota Vios, arrived a couple of weeks ago and finally replaced our old model car, KIA, we chose Buda for a test drive.
But before we went to Buda, we first researched online what places we would be going. We scratched off Seagull Resort because we'd been there two years ago. Also, we installed a GPS on our tablet so we wouldn't get lost however it lost its function. So here's what we did, aside from our mental notes, whenever we passed by any resort, we got off and explored the place. Here are the places we visited.
After Golden Gate resort, our next visit was Benwa Farm. This resort is highly popular there due to its organic farming of lettuce, herbs, and strawberries. I noticed an influx of tourists from different places, taking pictures and enjoying the cold weather. Since the entrance fee is consumable, I exchanged my tickets with two bags of fresh lettuce for 100 pesos and strawberry jam for 100 pesos also. So affordable!
Entrance fee: none
Entrance: 20 pesos
Pool: 100 pesos
Entrance: 20 pesos
Pool: 50 pesos
You will never get bored when in Buda. As a matter of fact, lots of resorts have been sprouting there so a one-day trip is not enough in order for you to round all of them. We're supposed to go to Cloud 99 and Highway 88 but they don't offer a day-tour and prior reservation is required. Anyway, we are planning to visit again Buda, making sure to go some other places we haven't been over the weekend.
I had been wanting for a road trip in Buda before due to its cold weather all year round - in fact, the folks there called it a little Baguio - but I always feared that our old and cranky car could hardly maneuver the steepness of the road. But when our new car, Toyota Vios, arrived a couple of weeks ago and finally replaced our old model car, KIA, we chose Buda for a test drive.
But before we went to Buda, we first researched online what places we would be going. We scratched off Seagull Resort because we'd been there two years ago. Also, we installed a GPS on our tablet so we wouldn't get lost however it lost its function. So here's what we did, aside from our mental notes, whenever we passed by any resort, we got off and explored the place. Here are the places we visited.
1. Golden Gate Resort
It wasn't mainly on our list but when we asked the folks there from Marahan, a place where passengers got off from the bus to eat, they pointed us to Golden Gate Resort. Nothing so really special about the resort because it is currently "work in progress" status. But what is new to us is the hanging bridge where my family and I were having fun trekking and taking pictures.
Entrance: 10 pesos
Pool: 30 pesos
2. Benwa Farm
After Golden Gate resort, our next visit was Benwa Farm. This resort is highly popular there due to its organic farming of lettuce, herbs, and strawberries. I noticed an influx of tourists from different places, taking pictures and enjoying the cold weather. Since the entrance fee is consumable, I exchanged my tickets with two bags of fresh lettuce for 100 pesos and strawberry jam for 100 pesos also. So affordable!
Entrance: 50 pesos/ consumable
3. Highway 81
If we had just decided to stay overnight in Buda, I would have chosen Highway 81. Though they don't have so much amenities to offer except the classy cafe, I dearly love the ambiance and the serenity of the place. It is called Highway 81 because it is 81 kilometers far from the heart of Davao city (just correct me if I am wrong.)
4. Adrian and Alice Place
One of the trademarks of this resort is the big shoe structure. Some of their plants were planted in boots and shoes. Since it was already 11:00 am, in time for lunch, we got off to this place to eat. Also, Chesska was so eager to swim, so we allowed her to bathe while the rest of the gang was just resting and making chika in one of there rental houses, just nearby the swimming pool.
Entrance: 20 pesos
Pool: 100 pesos
5. Reel Place
Right across the Adrian and Alice Place, is the Reel Place resort. We were supposed to eat here but no one entertained us so we moved to Adrian and Alice Place. Sceneries are as the same as the previous ones I mentioned so we found it already boring.
Pool: 50 pesos
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