Sitio BalinmanokThere is a road from Tambobong to Balinmanok but its not very vehicle friendly so the best way to go there is via banca/boat.
Balinmanok beachThe beach is clean and the water is clear. But the best thing about Balinmanok is the shipwreck site just 50 meters from shore. I did some research but was not able to get the name of the ship so I'll just call it the Balinmanok wreck.
Balinmanok wreckThere is a very interesting story with that wreck site. It was a Chinese vessel carrying an assortment of cargo, including a huge load of shabu (crystal meth) - about 600kilos, coming in from the South China sea. There was a storm and the ship accidentally dropped its anchor near the island of Hermana Mayor (about 1 hour from Tambobong). The hull of the ship got damaged and she began taking in water.
Stripped of its usable timberThe crew offloaded the "precious cargo" but they were apprehended near the town of Infanta. The authorities were able to seize about 250 kilos of shabu, the rest of the cargo vanished without a trace.
The ship was towed to where it is right now - in front of a beach in Sitio Balinmanok. The wreck site is now a nice snorkeling area.
me taking a breather (photo by Francis - libot.blogspot.com)
Artificial reef = playground of the fishes :)The area near the shipwreck is also a good place to spearfish for your lunch :).
Nature's bounty
I never thought touring Pangasinan can be this good. I need to go hoooooome!
ReplyDeletethis really seem to be a very beautiful place. You're the second person to recommend this to me. I'll sure put it down in my notes.
ReplyDeletei think i need to be friendly with fisherfolks, you'll never know where they can bring you! and i hope the survivor philippines crew will not hear of this place. nice colors!
ReplyDeleteLovely pics! I didn't know ganyan sa Burgos, and I'm from Pangasinan! :0
ReplyDeleteGaling nung wreck shots. I can clearly recall swimming in the cool clear waters surrounding it and feeling the summer heat on my back as I snorkeled around. Tapos that delicious lunch of freshly caught fish!
ReplyDeletehi and hello!the place that you went and you see are very great and fantastic.and we thank you for visiting our place "BALINMANOK" and post it in the internet!you are most welcome in our island... goodluck and godbless!
ReplyDeleteHello, i was told by my mom that somebody had posted a picture of our pride and beauty "villa balinmanok", we suggested really to visit the place by boat as the panoramic view is breathtaking. It's quite private though, but the locals there are very hospitable. In due time we will be there to welcome and accommodate nature lovers like your group. In behalf of our clan, Maraming Salamat. - m.v.
ReplyDelete@m.v. - we went there as guests of the Bobis family (Leon Bobis). It was a great place. When I snorkeled I found several clown fishes just a few meters from shore
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ReplyDeletehi, hopefully by march there is something nice to stay kahit kubo lang, but sure enough planning to improve the place is about to come, everybodys welcome.
@Eugemar-kapatid, mas maganda yun posted pics ng group nila mr. lantaw, may need to get in touch with them pra marami makaview to invite people to visit our place- Ate Mimi
This place (Balinmanok)has a lot of untold story. My mom said the name Balinmanok came from Ilocano dialect "Balay manok" because that place was used to be a place of wild chickens. Ngayon wala na dahil tinula na lahat, pepit na nalang ang natira. Anyway, I grew up in this place and I considering to come back there in the future. This place has full of sweet memories as well. Appreciate your time by putting this in your blog.
ReplyDeleteI was born inland (Binalonan). Love the ocean. Thinking about relocating there; how much would a house lot cost? Something just large enough for a cottage and as close as posible to the beach.
ReplyDeleteWe are contemplating going as soon as possible!
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