Strolling Around: "It's Worth Your Trip" - Punta Verde Resort

Strolling Around: "It's Worth Your Trip" - Punta Verde Resort: “It’s worth your trip.” This was the signage we saw when we were a few distance closer to Punta Verde Resort – a resort in Lobo, Bat...

"It's Worth Your Trip" - Punta Verde Resort

“It’s worth your trip.”

This was the signage we saw when we were a few distance closer to Punta Verde Resort – a resort in Lobo, Batangas that is an eight-hour drive via public transportation from Manila. Such a long travel, hence the signage, perhaps? I must agree with what the signage says.

It was summer and I wanted to spend my weekend at a beach resort, until I found Punta Verde and its infinity pool, as well as the entire view that it offers, was so inviting. And so I started making my itinerary.

We left Manila before 8 a.m. and arrived at the resort before 3 p.m. We were supposed to have a more adventurous type of accommodation, but it turned out that we’re the only ones who booked for a slot in the camp site. Had we decided to stay there, it would require us to take a long walk going to the pool area and that would also mean walking in the dark. Good thing they were kind enough to “upgrade” our accommodation for free. Our stay became more comfortable.

No time to waste and so I maximized the remaining time of the day to swim and enjoy the view in front of me. After dinner, we just explored the place and had some quality time.

Morning came. As much as I wanted to stay, we had to leave and prepare for another 8-hour trip back to Manila. But before that, I wouldn’t miss having a cup of my morning coffee while looking at the crystal blue sea. We didn’t have any more time to swim, but at least we got to see the other areas of Punta Verde. It feels good when you get the chance to take a walk in a place that’s not crowded.

An overnight stay at Punta Verde will do, but staying for another night is recommended (we would have stayed for two nights if it wasn't just for our work schedule). The guests can take a stroll, play billiard, go on food trip, or simply enjoy a quiet moment.

Some helpful tips / guide should you want to visit the place via public transportation:

I found this on their website, but it may not be that accurate. At Batangas Grand Terminal, the barkers were a bit helpful in giving us direction as to where to get off to take another jeepney ride bound to SM Batangas. 

From SM Batangas PUJ terminal, there are jeepneys bound for Batangas-Lobo terminal, but this one's quite a challenge. Commuters wouldn't see a terminal unless they take that street near a church and walk straight ahead until they find a jeepney waiting for passengers. That jeepney ride takes about an hour and a half before you reach Lobo town proper.

From Lobo town proper, it's quite difficult to hail for a tricycle that will take us to Punta Verde. We took a tricycle that brought us to another tricycle terminal. The drivers would charge Php 50 pesos per head and are willing to wait for hours until they get all the five passengers needed. We couldn't wait anymore so we paid Php 250 for another long, rough trip to Punta Verde resort.

As per food budget, Php 400 will get 2-3 people a decent meal. Food serving is big enough to feed 3-4 people actually, depends on how hungry each person is (LOL). In our case, our breakfast was part of our accommodation - free-flowing (unli) coffee included <3