Donsol, Sorsogon

Donsol, Sorsogon situated in the Southernmost part of Luzon particularly in the Bicol Region. Famously known as the Whale Shark Capital of the Philippes. Whale sharks locally known as "Butanding" claimed as the largest mammal in the world. Butanding's are seasonal so better visit Donsol around February to May. Butanding Festival was held  every month of May where in every barangay of the municipality have their own floats to join in the Fluvial parade.
From Legazpi City, you can ride a van bound for Donsol for about Php 80. Their terminal is located near at the Pacific Mall Legazpi. Or if you want a cheaper one, drop by at the town of Daraga. From Legazpi, ride on a jeep bound for Daraga Shell station. There you can see the jeepneys going Donsol, fare is Php 60.

From the town proper of Donsol, ride a tricycle (Php 10) going to the tourism office for the registration and for the activities you want to avail.

Boat Rental

• For  Butanding diving and watching : 3000 - 5000 (4 pax)
• For Island Hopping:  7000 (5 pax)

 Note: Price vary depends on how many passengers.

For the list of accomodations, you can refer below:

• Amor Beach Resort
  Dancalan, Donsol, Sorsogon
  Telephone No.: +63.921.245.2028
• Apuyan Residential Inn
  Tres Maria, Donsol, Sorsogon
• Hernandez Guest and Pension House
  Poso, Donsol, Sorsogon
• Inday Tourist Inn and Lodge
  Poso, Donsol, Sorsogon
• Santiago Tourist Inn
  Poso, Donsol, Sorsogon
• Dancalan, Donsol, Sorsogon
  Telephone No.: +63.927.912.6313
• Woodland Beach Resort
  Pangpang, Donsol, Sorsogon
  Telephone No.: +63.920.863.0191

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Donsol: My Second Hometown

 Having a good time going back to the place where my mother grew up because it is where some of my relatives live.

Sitio Magaragad, Donsol, Sorsogon is the place where I spent most of the time of my summer.

It's not just the beauty of the place that wants me to go back and go back but also the jolly and happy people living there.

Magaragad Sunset

 They're the reasons why I ♥ Donsol.

My cousins Cheng, Veron and Lala.

My year will not be complete without seeing them. That's why I always find time going and visiting my relatives.

Sadly, the big happy family was lessen. That young boy wearing white sando left us last March 2012. He's now in God's arms. We ♥ you Uya, I know God has a purpose WHY.

My cousins

We've visited a remote place with a friend of mine. Here's the photo of the falls in San Rafael, near-by barangay in Magaragad.  "Kahit tirik na tirik yung araw, we went, we conquered and we were amazed by that waterfalls."

San Rafael Donsol Falls

 Poverty is the main reason why majority of the youth living in Magaragad can't go to school. The primary livelihood of the inhabitants is fishing since they're near by the seashore.

Fishing as their primary means of living. 

I'm glad seeing those innocent children with a smile in their faces when somebody gave them food or only PISO which they can use to buy food for satisfaction. It's also their happiness to swim everyday in the sea with their friends.

Every year, I am always excited to see and visit Donsol.

Maybe next summer, I can't  promise to visit the place for I have a required summer in my prospectus but I may find time this year of the Dragon 2012.I do hope I can.

Magaragad, Donsol shore after the rain.

Watching the calm sea waves. 

  

* Sorry for the low qualities of some of the photos.