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Javanese Healing Massage Course Review, Yogyakarta, Indonesia

This post is a Javanese healing massage course review. I took part in this traditional Javanese healing massage course in the city of Yogyakarta, which is in Central Java in Indonesia.

After spending a few days in Yogyakarta I decided that instead on traveling around I would try to find either a reflexology or yoga course to do. Whilst researching I came across a twenty hour hour Javanese healing massage course.

Featured Picture: Getting a full treatment.

Right Picture: School children crossing the field out the back of where we had our class.

I had never heard of Javanese healing techniques before but after reading a bit about it I decided it was right up my alley. The Javanese healing massage course was a mixture of acupressure, herbal medicines, and the use of energy. Javanese acupressure is actually very similar to Chinese acupressure (the “science” is the same) but uses Javanese massage techniques and philosophy. I found the Javanese massage techniques to be much more pleasant than the Chinese ones (which seem to be much more painful) although the Chinese tui na technique is also used when needed.

Javanese Healing Massage Course Review, Yogyakarta

Cost(s): 20 hour introductory course was 1.2million IDR.

Address: JavaneseWisdomandHealing.wordpress.com

I had contacted Patrick via the JavaneseWisdomandHealing.wordpress.com website and told him my interest in the Javanese Healing Massage course (there are a couple of other courses also such as Jamu – Javanese herbal medicine). Fortunately for me a French couple had just started the course. I missed the first one and a half lessons. They did say I could just do it on my own for the same price, but I was happy that I had some others to do it with.

Day One

Unfortunately I missed this first day. From what I gather they did a general introduction and learned about meridians of lung and large intestine.

Where we had our lessons.

Day Two

This was my first actual day on the course and I arrived halfway through it. Also, I spent my time talking to Patrick so I pretty much missed the whole lesson anyway. They covered meridians of stomach and spleen.

Although I missed the first two days classes, throughout the course and with some self-study I managed to catch up on them.

Showing us how to massage the stomach.

Day Three

Every Saturday at the school down the road from where the class was held they give free massages to the locals. Since our day three fell on a Saturday we where supposed to go and look/practice on live patients. Unfortunately there was some other activity happening so we where unable to go.

We learned about feeling the pulse and how it can help in diagnosis. We also learned a bit about Jamu (Javanese herbal remedies) and Javanese meditation techniques.

One of the French students practising a back massaging technique on one of our teachers.

Day Four

On day four we learned about the meridians of the heart, small intestine, pericardium and triple energizer. We also learned another Javanese meditation, i.e., hot/cold meditation.

In the field outside where we had class. Ploughing fields the “old school” way.

Day Five

Day five was like an excuresion day. Our teachers took us to Perang Wedang where we took a bath in natural, hot, mineral water. After that we went to the beach, ate lotak, and also checked out the bird market.

At Perand Wedang. One of our teaching just giving some guy a quick massage while waiting.

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Day Six

Meridians of the urinary bladder and the kidney.

A small tofu “factory”.

Day Seven

Gall bladder and liver meridians. We also learned about moxibustion.

Demonstration of using moxibustion.

Day Eight

On day eight we learned about the last of the 12 main meridians, i.e., the conception vessel and the governor vessel.

We also got an introduction into the use of diagnostic formula’s, which can be used for muscular and meridian problems, but is most helpful (and essential) for the diagnosis and treatment of the internal organs. It kind of brought everything together as well as opened up a door full of further learning. It was very interesting and overwhelming all at once.

Making Jamu. I’m under the impression that all that sugar would almost completely negate the health benefits.

Day Nine

This was our last day of class. We (the three students) all got full body massages from our teachers. It was amazing.

After that we went to see how they make Jamu and also got to see how tofu is made.

On our last day they gave all of us a full body massage. It was amazing.

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Conclusion

The Javanese healing massage course ended up being much more than 20 hours. We were in class for about three to four hours each day. It was at least 25 hours, probably closer to thirty.

One downfall with this Javanese healing massage course was that there was a bit of a language barrier. It was obvious that the teachers really knew their stuff, and their English level was good enough for us to learn, but I think many things got lost in translation. Having said that, the course far exceeded my expectations and I felt I made some good friends also.

I thought I was just going to learn a general relaxation massage sequence. Instead what I got was a good understanding on the theories of eastern therapy (yin yang, five elements, meridians, etc) and how they can be used to diagnose and treat patients. I also learned specific Javanese massage techniques and philosophies.

With a bit more practice I feel confident I could get quite good at applying these Javanese healing massage techniques to diagnose and treat muscular and/or meridian problems. Organ problems seem much more complicated and I would like to do some deeper study on it in the future. Perhaps I will come back to Java for further learning, or maybe even go back to China and take a course in Traditional Chinese Medicine (in English). That way I could get a deeper understanding of the theory as well as more practice on live patients. I could then incorporate the Javanese massage techniques and philosophy, which I feel is something quite special.

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Gunung Api Purba Review, Yogyakarta, Central Java, Indonesia

This post is a Gunung Api Purba review. Gunung Api Purba is a mountain found just outside the city of Yogyakarta in Indonesia. This Gunung Api Purba review also contains costs, directions, pictures and other useful information.

After a chilled ride through the countryside on the outskirts of Yogyakarta I came across Gunung Api Purba, and I was really happy I did.

Featured Picture: Awesome view from the top.

Right Picture: View on the ride in.

Gunung Api Purba Review, Yogyakarta

Cost(s): 30,000IDR entry for foreigners + 2,000IDR parking fee.

Address: Ngalanggeran, Patuk, Ngoro-oro, Patuk, Kabupaten Gunung Kidul, Daerah Istimewa Yogyakarta 55862, Indonesia. GunungApiPurba.com. +62 818-0260-6050

Guning Api Purba isn’t the tallest mountain in the area but you can still get an amazing view.

Looking up from the carpark.

You drive up most of the way and even the view from the carpark is pretty nice.

Another view from the carpark.

For some reason they decided to build a man-made lake. At least, I’m pretty sure it is man made.

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There is even a camping ground. It was nice and peaceful there. I think I was the only non-Indonesian visitor.

It seemed that most of the people there were local students, particularly becuase they knew to come in the back way to avoid paying the entry fee. They still had to pay parking.

On the way out I noticed signs for nearby waterfalls but the day was getting on so I decided to head back to the city.

Looking back towards Gunung Api Purba after driving out.

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How to Gunung Api Purba in Yogyakarta

I saw no buses or anything anywhere near Gunung Api Purba so I think the only way is to drive yourself. You could hire a driver also.

Gunung Api Purba is the 3rd item under the heading Yogyakarta Outskirts on this Central Java itinerary map.

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Gumuk Pasir Parangkusumo Review, Yogyakarta, Central Java, Indonesia

This post is a Gumuk Pasir Parangkusumo review. Gumuk Pasir Parangkusumo is found about 30km south of Yogyakarta city in Central Java, Indonesia. This Gumuk Pasir Parangkusumo review also contains costs, directions, pictures and other useful information.

The next thing I wanted to do after visiting Kalibiru National Park was to check out Gumuk Pasir. I had seen pictures of it online and it looked as though it was a vast desert with random props to take pictures of.

Featured Picture: You can ride a horse and carriage along the beach.

Right Picture: A run-down tower which I climbed to get a kick-ass view.

Gumuk Pasir Parangkusumo, Yogyakarta

Cost(s): 3,000 parking fee, attractions vary.

Address: Jalan Pantai Parangkusumo, Parangtritis, Kretek, Parangtritis, Kec. Kretek, Bantul, Daerah Istimewa Yogyakarta 55772, Indonesia. Phone: +62 896-7431-7515

When I first arrived at Gumuk Pasir Parangkusumo I was a little taken back. It seemed to be just a deserted beach area. There were lots of abandoned stalls, although maybe on the weekends they get packed out.

Beach

I rode in closer to the beach and parked up. The parking fee was 3,000IDR although you can easily park elsewhere for free. I think there was a school group or something there.

You can hire dune buggy’s. I saw one of them go, they weren’t very impressive.

There are also horse and carts you can take a ride in. I’m not sure how much any of these things cost but a suspect somewhere around 50,000 to 100,000 INR.

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View Tower

I walked out of the dunes and came across a tower. It looked a bit dodgy but there where no signs or locks and it was made of concrete so I decided to go up it.

There was no safety barrier on the inside and as I was climbing I thought “one big gush of wind and I’ll fall off this”. I got an awesome view from the top.

Gumuk Pasir

I was a bit disappointed that I didn’t see what I saw on the internet. There were no props or sandboarding to be found, but I decided to take a different road out and then came across the actual Gumuk Pasir. Apparently I was just at the beach before. I was pretty tired so I only stopped for 5 seconds to take a quick picture. I should of had a bit of a look around but never-mind.

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How to Get to Gumuk Pasir in Yogyakarta

It is fairly easy to navigate to Gumuk Pasir Parangkusumo from Yogyakarta. It is pretty much directly south along the one main road. Once you get to the road near the beach, head west along it. Within a few minutes you will come across Gumuk Pasir.

I did see buses arriving. I guess just catch on from Yogyakarta to Parangkusumo beach.

Gumuk Pasir is the second item under the heading Yogyakarta Outskirts on this Central Java itinerary map.

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Kalibiru National Park Review, Yogyakarta, Central Java, Indonesia

This post is a Kalibiru National Park review. Kalibiru National Park is found about 30km South-SouthWest of Yogyakarta in Java, Indonesia. This Kalibiru National Park review also contains costs, directions, pictures and other useful information.

After doing all the things I wanted to do inside the city of Yogyakarta I decided to rent a motorbike to check out some of the sights on the outskirts. Kalibiru was my first point of call. Partly because I love national parks, and partly because it was the furthest thing away.

Featured Picture: An amazing view from inside the Kalibiru National Park.

Right Picture: There are a few photo opportunities where they put a safety lead on you.

Kalibiru National Park Review, Yogyakarta

Cost(s): 5,000IDR to drive into the general area + 2,000IDR to park the bike + 5,000IDR to enter the park. A total of 12,000IDR.

Address: Kalibiru, Hargowilis, Kokap, Hargowilis, Kokap, Kabupaten Kulon Progo, Daerah Istimewa Yogyakarta 55653, Indonesia. Website: wisatakalibiru.wordpress.com. Phone: +62 813-9294-7249

It took me about an hour or so to get to the general area of the Kalibiru National Park. I think I came in the long way but I am glad I did because I left the other way and the way in was much nicer. Mostly because I got to see this awesome lake.

After viewing the lake I followed the long, winding road to the park entrance. Kalibiru National Park was not like I expected. I thought it was going to be a big area with many trails, like most national parks I have been to. Instead, it was just one trail, about ten minutes walk. It was still pretty nice though because there are a few very good viewpoints.

Just one of the amazing viewpoints in Kalibiru National Park.

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You can get tethered to the platforms and they will take a photo for you. I’m not sure how much this costs but I think I overheard someone say 10,000IDR. They even had a bit of a high ropes course with a flying fox.

I really enjoyed Kalibiru National Park. The ride in was amazing and although the space was small there wasn’t many people there. Even the food stalls where at normal Indonesian prices.

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How to Get to Kalibiru National Park in Yogyakarta

I think hiring a motorbike is the best way to see Kalibiru National Park. You could probably get it included in some kind of tour.

Kalibiru National Park is the first item under the heading Yogyakarta Outskirts on this Central Java itinerary map.

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Taman Sari Water Castle Review, Yogyakarta, Central Java, Indonesia

This post is a Taman Sari Water Castle review. The Taman Sari Water Castle is found within easy walking distance of the Sultan Palace in the city of Yogyakarta. This Water Castle review also contains costs, directions, pictures and other useful information.

I kind of just stumbled across the Taman Sari Water Castle and I am glad I did.

Featured Picture: Sultans pool located just inside the main entrance.

Right Picture: Some ruins near the back entrance.

Taman Sari Water Castle Review, Yogyakarta

Cost(s): 7000IDR for foreigners + photo fee + optional guide.

Address: Jl. Taman, Kraton, Yogyakarta 55133, Indonesia

I got the costs information from the internet because I somehow managed to get in without paying. This of course was unintentional, it’s not like I went ninja over 7,000IDR.

I’m pretty sure the reason I got in for free was because I came in through the back entrance. I was just walking by and an area looked interested so I went in. Then I saw a sign with an arrow which said “Water Castle” so I followed it.

Looking at the ruins from the rear entrance.

It lead me to some ruins.

I remember thinking to myself, “This is better than Keraton, why is it free?”.

After looking through the ruins I decided to walk through the maze of back streets. The shops in the area definitely had a bit of a tourist vibe about them, but it was a cool little place to walk around.

Just on of the cool scenes in the streets of Taman Sari.

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Eventually I came across this pool, and many more tourists.

I exited out the front gate and realized that there was in fact an entrance fee.

On my way back to Villa Sambal I came across this little food place in an alley way and had me some Tahu Campur. It was amazing.

Where I ate tahu campur – delicious!

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How to Get to Taman Sari Water Castle in Yogyakarta

I just walked there from the Sultan Castle. You could always get a lift on a motor or push bike thing.

Taman Sari Water Castle is the seventh item under the heading Yogyakarta on this Central Java itinerary map.

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Keraton Sultan Palace Review, Yogyakarta, Central Java, Indonesia

This post is a Keraton Sultan Palace review.The Sultan Palace in Yogyakarta is also known as Keraton and is pretty much in the middle of Yogyakarta city. Yogyakarta is in the region of Central Java in Indonesia. This Keraton Sultan Palace review also contains costs, directions, pictures and other useful information.

Keraton is probably the most famous tourist attraction in the city of Yogyakarta. It is easy to get to and cheap to enter. Surprisingly, it wasn’t that crowded.

Featured Picture: Most likely a portrait of the Sultan.

Right Picture: One of the many rooms.

Keraton Sultan Palace Review, Yogyakarta

Cost(s): 125,000IDR + camera fee. The camera fee depends on the type of camera, i.e., phone, still photo, or video. Phone camera is an additional 1,000IDR.

Address: Jalan Alun Alun Utara, Yogyakarta, Indonesia

When I first arrived to the Sultan Palace I came up from the south but you can’t enter from there so I had to walk all the way around to the main entrance.

There is actually quite a lot to see, but I didn’t find any of it particularly enthralling.

One of the first things you come across is a puppet show. I had seen one the night before at the Sonobudoyo Museum, which used shadow puppets, so I didn’t stick around long for the performance.

Puppet show at the entrance.

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There are a bunch of nice buildings with polished floors which you are not allowed to step on.

An many different gallery’s with various things. I assume mostly artefact’s from back when the palace was in its prime.

Very few things had English so it was a bit hard to know.

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How to Get to Keraton Sultan Palace in Yogyakarta

Yogyakarta is not that big and chances are you will be able to walk to the Sultan Palace from your accommodation.

If you are feeling lazy there is lots of people will to give you lift for a fee. I never took one of these but I dare say not to pay more than 20,000IDR to go anywhere in the city.

Keraton Sultan Palace is the sixth item under the heading Yogyakarta on this Central Java itinerary map.

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10 Day Palawan Itinerary, Philippines

This post is a summary of my 10 day Palawan itinerary. This 10 day Palawan itinerary also includes a costs summary with the total expenditure and daily average in local currency and USD.

I went to Palawan to see the famous underground river and decided to put a travel notice on couchsurfing. I’ve never done it before so I just wanted to see what would happen. The next day someone contacted me just to ask that if I wanted any advice to feel free to ask, so I did. I asked what I should go see while I was in Palawan. He gave me a list of stuff so I chose a few of the ones I found interesting and then added to them some things from lonely planet, wikitravel.org and Corong Corong as recommended by a friend and set out to do them.

Featured Picture: One of the many beautiful beaches found on Palawan.

Right Image:: A pump boat. Picture is taken from the beach at the entrance to the underground river cave tours.

Here are the planned places.

Underground River
Carong Carong
Port Barton
El Nido
Palawan Butterfly Garden
Motorbike through the countryside
Tabon Caves
Narra

And the rest of this post details my actual itinerary, which, as per usual, is vastly different from what was originally planned.

10 Day Palawan Itinerary

Links will direct you to item specific posts or other useful websites.

Day One

Arrive Puerto Princesa.

Sleep Matutina Pensionne.

Scenic view from the pit-stop on the way to the underground river.

Day Two

Underground River Tour.

Sleep Matutina Pensionne.

Cave entrance to the underground river.

Day Three

Walking tour of Puerto Princessa.

Sleep Matutina Pensionne.

Kids playing in a half sunken boat along the baywalk in Puerto Princessa

Day Four

Go to Narra.

Sleep JR Pension House.

Baywalk, Puerto Princessa.

Day Five

Walk around Narra.

Sleep JR Pension House.

Estrella Falls in Narra

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Day Six

Estrella Falls.

La Vista Beach.

Sleep JR Pension House.

View from the pier at Maydavian Resort.

Day Seven

Barangay and beach.

Batobato Falls.

Maydavian Resort.

Sleep JR Pension House.

Beach near my friends Barangay.

Day Eight

Back to Puerto Princessa.

Sleep Baranda’s Place Apartelle.

Batobato Falls.

Day Nine

Work.

Sleep Baranda’s Place Apartelle.

Bato Falls from afar.

Day Ten

Fly to Indonesia.

Puerto Princessa Public Market.

As you can see I didn’t go to most of the places originally planned. I think I have become a traveler that doesn’t like to travel. Haha, nah. I just like to take things a bit slower these days. Two cities in 10 days is a pretty good speed for me.

Here’s a video slideshow of the photos I took during this 10 day Palawan itinerary.

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Palawan Itinerary Costs Summary

This summary of costs for my 10 day Palawan itinerary includes all expenses involved except for outbound flights. Outbound flights are including in the next itinerary as inbound flights.

Since I have been living in the Philippines for the past 4+ months I did not include visa costs here.

Total Expendature: 12507php = 265USD

Average Expenditure: 1250.7Php = 26.50USD

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7 Things to do in Narra, Palawan, Philippines

Discover 7 things to do in Narra. Narra is a small town in the south of Palawan, about 90 minutes mini-van ride from Puerto Princesa. Palawan is an island in the Philippines.

This list of 7 things to do in Narra gives a short review of each of the things to do in Narra as well as links to more detailed reviews (where applicable) which include directions, pictures, and other useful information.

Featured Picture: “I Love Narra” sign at the Narra Lagoon park.

Right Picture: One of a couple of beaches I visited in Narra.

7 Things to do in Narra

Unlike the more famous El Nido, Narra sees hardly any tourists, especially non-Filipino ones. The reason I went there is because I had made a friend who said she wanted to show me around.

Anyway, here’s my list of things to do in Narra.

1. Market

The very first thing I came across in Narra was the public market. The public market and the roads around its circumference pretty much make up the town proper of Narra. There’s lots of small restaurants, fresh food, and other shops in this area. There is also a supermarket and even a small shopping center!

This picture is of the Saturday market. It’s full of vendors on a Saturday. There is the normal market also, open everyday and has everything you need.

This market becomes full on Saturdays. There is another everyday market near this same area.

2. Narra Lagoon

About a ten minute walk west of the market is Narra Lagoon, which I’m pretty sure is man-made. There’s a park there and free wifi. It was a nice spot to just chill, eat snacks, and watch the fish.

Narra Lagoon.

3. Narra Church

Like the public market, every town in the Philippines has at least one church. Narra’s church is close to the lagoon. Actually, Narra has a few churches, I think this is the main one though.

The church near the lagoon.

4. Estrella Falls

My Filipina friend borrowed her cousins motorbike for the afternoon so we headed to Estrella falls. It was late afternoon so I didn’t swim (t0o cold for me

Maydavian Resort Review, Narra, Philippines

This post is a Maydavian Resort review. It is about seeing Maydavian Resort as a tourist attraction as opposed to accommodation. Maydavian Resort is found near the town of Narra in Palawan, Philippines. This Maydavian Resort review also contains costs, directions, pictures and other useful information.

Going to look inside a resort is not something I particularly wanted to do, but my friend kept talking about it so I thought “this must be a really spectacular resort”. It was nice, but nothing spectacular as far as resorts go. I think my friend just wanted to look inside because she’d never been in a resort before.

Featured Picture: An “I Love Maydavian” painted rock on the way to the pier.

Right Picture: The restaurant.

Maydavian Resort Review, Narra

Cost(s): 20php to look around. 100php to use the pool. I’m not sure how much it is to actually stay there.

Address: Puerto Princesa South Road, Caguisan, Narra, Narra, 5303 Palawan. Ph: +63 927 202 5385

After breaking the motorbike at Batobato Falls we stopped in at Maydavian Resort on the way back to Narra. After a quick check with the boss (I assume) they allowed us to come in and look around. I’m not sure why it had to be approved, because there is a sign out the front stating admission prices for entry.

There seemed to be no guests, but the pool was still kept immaculately clean.

I’m not the type of person that stays in resorts, but I’ve seen a few along my travels. For me, Maydavian Resort is not anything that spectacular, but it is quite nice. I wouldn’t go out of my way to see it, but since it was “one the way” (we still had to make a 3km detour) I’d say it was worth the 20php per person.

Gardens and accommodation at the Maydavian Resort.

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The Pier

We had a look around the garden and walked down to the pier but the gate was locked, but after a quick chat to the owner (I think) they gave us the key.

The pier is amongst mangroves.

The Restaurant

We also had some soda’s and a couple of packets of crisps from the restaurant. I mention this because of the outrageous amount we had to pay. Just thinking about it makes me feel bad. I think when my friend accepted them she thought they where giving it to us, or she did not realize that anything you buy from a resort is near on western prices.

After Maydavian Resort we went to fix the motorbike (which was cheaper than the sodas) and had a well earned nap.

View from the pier.

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How to Get to Maydavian Resort in Narra

We rode the motorbike. It is not far from Narra.

I think a tricycle from Narra would take you there and back for under 200php, however, I don’t think it is worth the time or money.

I wouldn’t be surprised if they have a shuttle to pick you up from Puerto Princessa airport, assuming you are staying there.

On this map Maydavian Resort is the marker third from the bottom.

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Batobato Falls Review, Narra, Palawan, Philippines

This post is a Batobato Falls review. Batobato Falls is found just outside the town of Narra in Palawan. Palawan is an island in the Philippines. This Batobato Falls review also contains costs, directions, pictures and other useful information.

On the last full day of my time in Narra my friend picked me up in the morning and we went to her Barangay. After eating some fresh coconut and taking a walk to the beach we jumped on the motorbike and went to Batobato Falls.

Featured Picture: Main waterfall where we swam.

Right Picture: On top of the waterfall.

Batobato Falls Review, Narra

Cost(s): Free.

Address: Narra, Palawan, Philippines.

I don’t think many people but the locals get to see Batobato Falls. It is well off the radar, especially since the “more impressive” Estrella falls is closer to Narra.

View from the top of the waterfall.

For me, Batobato Falls was much nicer than Narra. There was no people, and you could swim under the waterfall.

After a short dip we climbed on top. You can follow the river for… well, I don’t know how long, but more than I was willing to go.

Batobato Falls from afar.

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After that we went for another swim. My friend just went in fully clothed – jeans and all! Then her phone battery died so she put it in the sun thinking it would charge it. When she put it back in her phone was at 5%. She was pretty happy about that, although I’m more inclined to think that it was just reserve battery that allowed her to turn it on one more time for a few minutes.

There’s some fish in the waterfall also. You can let them nibble your feet. My friends little brother even found a rock to jump off. It was a nice time at Batobato Falls.

As we where leaving I dropped the motorbike and broke one of the side mirrors, but it only cost 80php to buy a new one, and they give you two! Yes, 80php. No, I’m not missing a couple of 0’s. I think back home that would have cost at least 10x the amount.

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How to Get to Batobato Falls in Naga

You most definitely need transport and a local friend to guide you. Maybe a tricycle will take you all the way from Narra, but I wouldn’t count on it being cheap.

On this map Batobato falls is the most southwest marker.

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