When we talk about Bataan, we often think of war and history. But did you know that it is also rich with nature and eco-tourism? Let me tell you why
Known for being a historic place in the Philippines, Bataan witnessed some of the important major events in the country's history such as the Siege of Bataan and the Bataan Death March.
Today, the province is also known for having beautiful tourist spots like the mountains in Mariveles and the beaches in Morong.
On this guide, I will tell you about this eco-friendly resort I have found in Morong, Bataan!
Playa La Caleta
Playa La Caleta (which means “Beach Cove”) or PLC for short, is an eco-tourism resort with a 100-hectare cove. Located in the municipality of Morong in the province of Bataan, it has a 1-kilometer white sand beach at the front, lush mountain jungle/forest in the middle and 3 waterfalls at the back. On the left side of the cove is also a 1-hectare islet, called Miguelito Island.
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| The white sand cove of Playa La Caleta |
PLC accommodations include ocean-view beach cottages & gazebos, air-conditioned beach rooms and camping tents.
For day trip guests, picnic tables are available. Outdoor activities include hiking trails, mountain biking, kite flying, beach volleyball, football and badminton.
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| Beach bumming at Playa La Caleta |
Water sport activities include kayaking, stand-up paddling, 75-foot water slide, snorkeling, cliff jumping, windsurfing, skim boarding, body boarding and surfing. The Scarborough restaurant, Shark bar and Coconut cafe are also available for food & beverage.
PLC advocates sustainable tourism through its monthly beach cleanups, eco-camps, eco-brick program, ban on single use plastic, tree planting, marine turtle, giant clam & resident eagle conservation efforts.
MY PERSONAL EXPERIENCE
It was weekend when my friends and I went at Playa La Caleta. We traveled from Manila so we took advantage of the fastest way to Bataan that is available today - an hour ferry ride with 1Bataan Integrated Transport System. Read the directions on traveling to Playa La Caleta on the guide I wrote below.
We planned to spent a night here so we were suggested their newly added air-conditioned rooms. (see room rates below)
The whole resort is wide as it covers not only the kilometer long beach cove but the trails from the back of where you can hike to. It features murals on their facilities such as the shower room and the rental rooms from different artists.
The whole cove is covered with palm trees and different plants are around the area. You won't lose a spot for your Instagram feed!
During day time, most of the electricity is not on. At 6pm, they started to light up the whole resort and have our rooms airconditioned.
In the morning, we had our free breakfast at the Scarborough Restaurant (we also had our dinner here) and just enjoyed the view from different angles of the cove. Not long enough, we did visit the Miguelito Island and had some photos there!
Overall, my weekend here was one of the best memories I will bring in life. I love how we disconnected from the social media world. We talked and laugh. We just feel the beach life for a short while.
THINGS TO DO IN PLAYA LA CALETA
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| Live bands on weekends at The Scarborough ! |
- Kayaking
- Windsurf Board and Sail
- Skimboarding & Surfboarding
- Bodyboarding
- Stand Up Paddle
- Hiking Trail
- Biking Trail
- Volleyball
- Beach Football
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| People enjoying the beach at Playa La Caleta |
- Badminton
- Kite Flying
- Location Shooting
- Board Games
- Boomerang / Hops / Frisbee
- Bonfire
- Water Guns
- American / Aero Football
- Inflatables
- Windsurf Lessons
- Slip n' Slide
- Snorkeling
- Pre-Nuptial Shooting
- Massage Services
RESORT AMENITIES
- Bathroom Pavilions
- Beach Umbrellas and Hammocks
- Board Shack
- Outdoor showers
- Sari-Sari Store
- Lifeguard Services
- Office and Lounge
- Outdoor Grill Areas
- Restaurant, Bar, and Cafe'
- Sports Shop
- Boat and Ferry Transfer Service
WATER SPORTS
- Stand Up Paddle (SUP) Board with paddle & leash; life vest included 350 / hr
- Kayak 2 adults + 1 child capacity; life vest included 350 / hr
- Slip N Slide 75-foot slide; Per Person (1 hour) / Per Group (10 persons max) (30 mins) 500/1hr /300/30mins
- Snorkel Set Mask, Snorkel and Fins 150 / hr
- Life Vest Required for all Watersports rentals 50 / hr
- Windsurf Board & Sail Sailboard with Sail; life vest included 350 / hr
- Windsurf Lessons Instructor (intro = 1 hour; full course = 3 hours) 500 / hr
- Skimboard Fiberglass 200 / hr
- Bodyboard Foam-type 200 / hr
- Surfboard Board only 300 / hr
- Inflatables For swimming only (not for slide use) 100 / hr
- Scuba Diving Intro Dive (no license required); 1 dive; includes full scuba equipment with tank & dive master, lunch meal, dive orientation, pictures/videos (souvenirs) 3500 / pax
- Fun Dive (licensed required); 3 dives; includes tank, dive master, lunch meal, dive orientation, boat, pictures/videos (souvenirs) (min of 3 pax) 4500 / pax
- Hiking Trail Hiking Trails Available:
- Miguelito Island Trail (beach-coastline-island viewpoint) (2.0 km, 2 hours)
- PLC Waterfalls Trail (beach-river-2 waterfalls) (3.4 km, 2.5 hours) 100 / pax
- Hiking Guide Fee (up to 10 persons maximum) 300 / guide
- Bike Trail Bike Trails Available:
- PLC Bike Trail (beach-river-waterfall drop-off) (2.0 km, 30 minutes)
- PLC Road Trail (highway to beach) (3.0 km, 60 minutes) 100 / pax
- Bike Rental Fee (includes mandatory helmet) 300 / hr
- Bike Guide Fee (up to 10 persons maximum) 300 / guide
- Volleyball Net & ball 100 / hr
- Beach Football 2 goal nets & ball 100 / hr
- Beach Tennis Paddleball; includes 4 rackets, ball and net 100 / hr
- Badminton Net, 2 rackets and shuttlecock 100 / hr
- Kite Flying Choose from several types 100 / hr
- Archery Soft Archery; 30 minutes 100 / 30 mins
MIGUELITO ISLAND
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| Miguelito Island as seen from Playa La Caleta |
This islet on the left side of the cove can accessed via walking or a short boat ride (please ask the staff for assistance).
This 1 hectare islet is full of beautiful rock formations and natural pool. We roam around the area and took some photos around 9am.
I love the view here. You can see the horizon of West Philippine Sea and the cove itself.
HOW TO GET TO PLAYA LA CALETA
Via Public Transport1. From Cubao take a bus to Balanga via Bataan Transit (inside Five Star Bus terminal) other bus company going to Balanga is Genesis
Travel Time – 3 hours
Fare – Php 200
2. From Balanga ride a jeep to Bagac Market
Travel Time – 1 hour
Fare – Php 47
3. From Bagac Market ride a tricycle to Fajardo’s beach resort
Fare – 15 pesos if you’re alone or 10 pesos per person for group of 4 persons
4. Then ride a boat to Playa La Caleta for 1800 for 12 pax roundtrip
1. Book a trip from Esplanade Seaside Terminal to Port Capinpin, Orion, Bataan via 1Bataan Integrated Transport System. Watch my full experience below:
Or you can ask kuya Akal on 0906 540 9762 to bring you to Bagac jumpoff for only P1500 only good for 10pax.
RATES OF ENTRANCE, FOOD AND ACCOMMODATION
Entrance Fee
- P200 per person for a Day Trip
- P300 per person for Overnight
- P50 per person for Miguelito Island only (swimming access around island, tidal pool, cliff & snorkeling area only)
OVERNIGHT RATES
Glamping Tent Family
- Rate per person is Php1,800.00
- Minimum number of person is 8, maximum is 10
- Minimum rate per GT Family is Php14,400.00 (8 x Php1,800.00)
- Inclusions: Breakfast and beach games (except kayak and paddle board)
- Charge per person in excess of minimum number of person (8) is Php1,500.00
* For GT Family: Standard bedding set up, 4 bath towels
Glamping Tent (Couple)
- Rate per person is Php1,800.00
- Minimum number of person is 3, maximum is 5
- Minimum rate per GT Family is Php5,400.00 (3 x Php1,800.00)
- Inclusions: Breakfast and beach games (except kayak and paddle board)
- Charge per person in excess of minimum number of person (3) is Php1,500.00
* For GT Family: Standard bedding set up, 4 bath towels
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| Camping at Playa La Caleta |
Glamping Tent (Couple)
- Rate per person is Php1,800.00
- Minimum number of person is 3, maximum is 5
- Minimum rate per GT Family is Php5,400.00 (3 x Php1,800.00)
- Inclusions: Breakfast and beach games (except kayak and paddle board)
- Charge per person in excess of minimum number of person (3) is Php1,500.00
* For GT Couple: Standard bedding set up, 2 bath towels
Beach Loft
- Rate per person is Php1,200.00
- Minimum number of person is 4, maximum is 6
- Minimum rate per Beach Loft is Php4,800.00 (4 x Php1,200.00)
- Inclusion: Breakfast only
- Charge per person in excess of minimum number of person (4) is Php1,000.00
* For Beach Loft: Inclusions are 1pillow with cover per person, 2 mattress, 2 blankets
Cottage
- Rate per person is Php888.00
- Minimum number of person is 6, maximum is 8
- Minimum rate per Cottage is Php5,328.00 (6 x Php888.00)
- Breakfast included
- Charge per person in excess of minimum number of person (6) is Php800.00
Gazebo
- Rate per person is Php888.00
- Minimum number of person is 4, maximum is 6
- Minimum rate per Gazebo is Php3,552.00 (4 x Php888.00)
- Breakfast included
- Charge per person in excess of minimum number of person (4) is Php800.00
* For Cottages and Gazebos: Inclusions are 1pillow with cover per person, 1 mattress, 3 blankets
Camping Tent
- Rate per person is Php888.00
- Minimum number of person is 2, maximum is 3
- Minimum rate per Tent is Php1,776.00 (2 x Php888.00)
- Breakfast included
- Charge per person in excess of minimum number of person (2) is Php800.00
* For Camping Tent: Inclusions are 1pillow with cover per person, 1 mattress, 1 blanket
DAY TOUR RATES
Glamping Tent Family
- Rate per person is Php800.00
- Minimum number of person is 8, maximum is 10
- Minimum rate per GT Family is Php6,400.00 (8 x Php800.00)
- Entrance fee included
- Charge per person in excess of minimum number of person (8) is Php600.00
Glamping Tent (Couple)
- Rate per person is Php800.00
- Minimum number of person is 4, maximum is 6
- Minimum rate per GT Couple is Php3,200.00 (4 x Php800.00)
- Entrance fee included
- Charge per person in excess of minimum number of person (4) is Php.600
Beach Loft
- Rate per person is Php800.00
- Minimum number of person is 5 maximum is 6
- Minimum rate per Beach Loft is Php4,000.00 (5 x Php800.00)
- Entrance fee included
- Charge per person in excess of minimum number of person (5) is Php600.00
Cottage
- Rate per person is Php600.00
- Minimum number of person is 8, maximum is 10 (8 x Php600.00)
- Minimum rate per Cottage is Php4,800.00
- Entrance fee included
- Charge per person in excess of minimum number of person (8) is Php500.00
Gazebo
- Rate per person is Php600.00
- Minimum number of person is 6 maximum is 8 (6 x Php600.00)
- Minimum rate per Gazebo is Php3,600.00
- Entrance fee included
- Charge per person in excess of minimum number of person (6) is Php500.00
Camping Tent
- Rate per person is Php600.00
- Minimum number of person is 2, maximum is 3 (2 x Php600.00)
- Minimum rate per Camping Tent is Php1,200.00
- Entrance fee included
- Charge per person in excess of minimum number of person (2) is Php500.00
Beach rooms are recommended. Especially, you get to enjoy the use of the sundeck to chill out and do photo-ops!
Please visit Playa La Caleta's website for more and updated rates.
TIPS AND REMINDERS
- Contact Playa La Caleta so that they can recommend a boatman for your group
- There is no restaurant on PLC so it is recommended to bring your own cooked food or buy ingredients first at the nearest market and grill it on Playa La Caleta.
- If you will stay overnight, bring mosquito repellents and a thick blanket
- Overnight parking fee at Fajardo’s is P200.
- Mobile Signal: Smart – 3G; no signal for Globe
WHAT TO BRING IN PLAYA LA CALETA
Here are some things you might consider bringing with you for your day tour / adventure:
- Stylish face mask
- Water container/tumbler to rehydrate
- Sunscreen for skin protection
- Goggles for swimming or snorkeling
- Stylish Swimsuit
- Travel backpack / luggage
- Reusable vacuum storage packs
- Selfie stick
- Waterproof phone case
- Acion cam
- Camping tent
- WiFi kit
- Powerbank
Special thanks to Franco of lagawtravelogue.com for including me in this awesome experience! Follow him on Facebook and Instagram! :)
Playa La Caleta Waterfront Estates
Address: Playa La Caleta Waterfront Estates (with Miguelito Island) Morong, Bataan- Stylish face mask
- Water container/tumbler to rehydrate
- Sunscreen for skin protection
- Goggles for swimming or snorkeling
- Stylish Swimsuit
- Travel backpack / luggage
- Reusable vacuum storage packs
- Selfie stick
- Waterproof phone case
- Acion cam
- Camping tent
- WiFi kit
- Powerbank
Playa La Caleta Waterfront Estates
Contact Number: 6379147
Facebook Page: Playa La Caleta Bataan
Instagram Account: @layalacaletabataan
playalacaletabataan
Website: www.playalacaletabataan.ph
HOW TO BOOK A STAY
- Via their website www.playalacaletabataan.ph
- Via Agoda
- Via Booking.com
DISCLAIMER
Although we were invited to come and try their service, this review is 100% personal. Special thanks to PLC Team for making this possible for us. :)
If you are a business owner and would like to invite us too, please send your email at sponsor@morefunwithjuan.com or contact us HERE.
Also check out my fellow travel bloggers who made this trip more fun!
Franco | Lagaw Travelogue
Franco | Lagaw Travelogue
Michael | Footlocker Wanderer
Jomar | Byahero si Bes
Milet | Project Gora
Riza | Rizanoia
Jomar | Byahero si Bes
Milet | Project Gora
Riza | Rizanoia
WATCH MY SHORT VLOG CLIP HERE
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