Anything hidden can be very mysterious either rewarding, vice versa! Perhaps the best word for someone who seek for relaxation, reinvention and escape from the buzzing city life. So why not seek for something hidden right? That is, if you are driven enough to seek for some places to hide. Good thing, I have a best set of friends who are that adventurous to discover something new to gratify our desires to unwind - and we had chosen The Hidden Beach in Aloguinsan.

I first got the chance to know this place when I saw one of my friend's post on FB. It was screenshot-worthy! Intrigued I was, I searched and read some related travel blogs about Hidden Beach. I set a plan, and we conquered!

Again, early bird catches the worm. Punctuality is a key for any convenience and comfort especially when you reside in the city. It takes about a three-hour ride and please don't forget to ask the bus' dispatcher where to stop, as the name suggests, Hidden Beach is quite concealed. Upon standing the exact street, it takes about a half- kilometer to reaching the paradise. Feel free to get silly with your friends while on foot. Follow the curving trail that leads you to the place where trees and colored alphagina flags in union. When we reached the place, we were all in observation about the quirky blue houses and tropical trees. And the entrance fee was just 10 pesos? ( sorry guys I hardly remember :D ) But anyways, what I am sure was the facilities were all reasonable! No corkage! A major grin sa mga practikal fellas out there. ☺ 

The cliff-like entrance gave us the view of the serene sea. We were amazed to seeing the good numbers of tables and hut cottages. Adding a rural-feel vibe. Palm tress grows closely-knitted like it wanted to embrace the sea. I felt like I wanted to run carelessly the entire beach! Can you guys blame when you see these?

See why? Now you're jaw dropped! I know you want to run like I wanted. haha. I remember, I once posted a picture with a caption, " In the tropics, summer is unlimited". I bet, you couldn't agree more.


Meanwhile, tuloy ang modeling... Laban lang! :D 

Okay, I know what's in your mind now. I passed your standard right? wahaha. I couldn't help but be involved in these good landscape and play in front of my dear friend's lense. His skill in photography is a sheer-genius, thanks James! Kisses.

To be honest, the sea wasn't that ideal for me, there were lot of weeds, even floating weeds. So better get your slip-ons when swimming. But I was in awe how nonchalant the sea was, it was almost waveless! ( check the photos ). Because it was Sunday, people were flocking slowly and we decided to outcast ourselves somewhere isolated. We gathered dried palm leaves together to serve as our carpet and to truly embrace the tropical life. What a life! Yes, Hidden Beach is such an ideal place to brooding and spending an intimate time with someone you dear. 

The best part is, you need not to spend much to unwind. Try this sojourn as much as we do - and definitely you would be reminiscing what Aloguinsan had given.

By the way, this was our last summer-stretch in May, and until now I am still feeling my summer hangover. Best friends, good food, secluded paradise = Love.

Next stop, Bojo River! 

photos by

James Atillo Andales

, the adventure continues