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Our work as a special travel organiser is to visit the most enchanting places of the Philippines at regular intervals and to take a closer look at the most beautiful sights, leisure and above all accommodation possibilities. So in October 2016, our team decided to visit Anda municipality in the eastern part of Bohol for the fourth time. <\/p>\n

If you don\u2019t have an idea about Anda yet, let\u2019s just put it like this: Anda is definitely one of the most beautiful regions of the Philippines and is waiting for you with nothing but bright white beaches, fantastic landscapes, wonderful snorkel spots and breathtaking diving spots. It is also quiet in Anda, not the uncomfortable quiet but rather the pleasant vibe of solitude. <\/p>\n

Arrival from Cordova (Mactan Island, Cebu) to Anda<\/h2>\n

Our trip to Anda started from our office which is located in Cordova on Mactan Island, Cebu. So we drove in the morning at half past nine with the Sikad-sikad (local transportation; a bicycle with a sidecar) from Buagsong to the Parola Pier in Cordova to reach the daily Clemer Lines ferry from Cordova to Getafe.<\/p>\n

In general, Clemer Lines currently runs three times a day from Cordova to Getafe at 9:30 A.M., 11:30 A.M., and 2:00 P.M. (as of 10 October 2016). The ferry is a larger, motorized bangka, which is estimated to be able to transport up to 80 people and is equipped with sufficient life jackets in case of emergency. <\/p>\n

\"Clemer

This is the Clemer Lines ferry from that goes from Cordova to Getafe<\/p><\/div>\n

From our point of view, the ferry is perfectly suited to bring a more adventurous traveler, who would like to experience the everyday life of the Filipinos, from Cebu to Bohol. Mainly the ferry service is used by local people who live in Cebu and work in Bohol or vice versa.<\/p>\n

Before the trip started, we bought a lot of snacks and drinks in a Sari-sari store, a typical Philippine kiosk. Among other things, we bought several pieces of Binangkal, a sweet sesame-covered, tabletennisball-sized bun, which is very popular as a snack intercourse, especially in Cebu. If you have the opportunity, you should try these sweet \u201cballs\u201d at times. They are delicious! <\/p>\n

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At the Getafe Pier (Bohol)<\/p><\/div>\n

The journey from Cordova to Getafe lasted for an hour. After half an hour waiting at the main road we drove in a van (in the Philippines also known as V-hire or GT Express) first to Talibon, then in an equally full Jeepney from Talibon to Ubay, then in a – miracle oh wonder – again full van from Ubay to Guindulman and finally with the Habal-Habal (motorcycle taxi) from Guindulman to the charming J & R Residence in Anda, run by Jilo and Ralf. <\/p>\n

When we arrived from Cordova to Anda, we deliberately chose the typical Philippines transport to just feel how it is to deal with these long distance travel locally. It is indeed always funny, cheap and rich in nice experience and impressions. However, it is more pleasant and above all, much faster, if a reliable driver takes you with a van from Getafe directly to the desired destination in Anda. <\/p>\n

\"Welcome

Welcome to Anda!<\/p><\/div>\n

We needed a total of five and a half hours (8:30 – 14:00) and 760 PHP (travel costs for two people) to travel from Buagsong, Cordova to J & R Residence in Anda.<\/p>\n

Costs and travel times for the individual routes<\/h2>\n
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(Waiting times are not taken to account here)<\/p><\/div>\n

* Flat rate for us both. If only one of us had driven, the price would also amount to 50 PHP. <\/p>\n

If we had booked a \u201cspecial trip\u201d in Getafe or used the travel service of the J & R Residence, the journey would have been more expensive, but at least two hours shorter. <\/p>\n

We therefore recommend, even if we have exclusively used the typical Philippine Transport in our own trip to Anda, the \u201cspecial trip\u201d with a booked driving service, especially because most Filipino travelers often do not exceed two or three weeks. <\/p>\n

Arrival from Cebu to Anda<\/h2>\n

In addition to arriving from Cordova\/ Mactan Island via Getafe to Anda, it is also possible to arrive from Cordova\/ Mactan Island via Cebu City and Tagbilaran. However, since we don\u2019t want to deal with the often very heavy traffic in Cebu City and our journey already in the immediate vicinity of the Parola Pier in Cordova began, we decide to go via Getafe. <\/p>\n

Arrival from Mactan Island via Cebu City and Tagbilaran to Anda<\/h2>\n

\"Arrival<\/p>\n

Also here, of course, if transports such as V-hire, Jeepney, Buses, Tricycles and Co. are used, the cost of the journey is certainly lower, but the journey takes much longer and can not be described as particularly comfortable. Especially when a lot of bulky luggage is in the game\u2026 <\/p>\n

J & R Residence and other resorts in Anda at the J & R Residence, Ralf and Jilo were already waiting to welcome us. We like to work together with the two owners of the \u201cRoyal Residence,\u201d since the service is simply right and the resort has a beautiful, almost family atmosphere sprayed. A detailed article about the J & R Residence, where there are also attractions like a singing and tango dancing dog and where the \u201cblowjob\u201d is just \u201corgiastic\u201d well (it is a drink, so please do not misunderstand!).<\/p>\n

Other resorts in Anda, which we highly recommend are the Casa Amihan, the Blue Star Dive and Resort, the East Coast White Sand Resort, the Anda Cove Beach Resort, the Anda White Beach Resort, the Island View Beachfront Resort as well – for the especially exclusive Anda stay – the Amun Ini Beach Resort & Spa. <\/p>\n

Excursion to Can-umantad Falls in Candijay, Bohol<\/h2>\n

After a very tasty dinner at the J & R Residence\u2019s \u201cSea Breeze\u201d restaurant (we both had the Bohol classic Chicken Halang-Halang) and a quiet and relaxing night at the \u201cBeach Villa\u201d (From our point of view, the best rooms in J & R Residence), we went after the breakfast on the trip to the Can-umantad Falls in the town of Candijay, some 20 km from Anda. Ralf was kind enough to provide us with his driver Lando, who brought us safely to the Can-umantad Falls. The Ride was about 1 hour because of the somewhat bumpy tail of the route.
\nIn the excursion to the Can-umantad Falls, not only the falls is the real highlight, but also the Rice Terraces and the landscape around the waterfalls around. <\/p>\n

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The Rice Terraces in Candijay (just near the Can-umantad Falls)<\/p><\/div>\n

In general, visitors can reach the Can-umantad Falls via two routes: a shorter or the longer one. The shorter one is steeper and slimmer, while the longer one is time-intensive but considerably safer. For safety reasons, we advise you to choose the longer route. <\/p>\n

Pictures of the Can-umantad Falls in Candijay, Bohol<\/h2>\n
\"Rice

New rice fields near Can-umantad Falls in Candijay<\/p><\/div>\n

\"Can-umantad

One path to Can-umantad Falls<\/p><\/div>\n

\"Can-umantad

Can-umantad Falls in Candijay, Bohol<\/p><\/div>\n

\"Can-umantad

Micheal and I in the cave behind the waterfalls<\/p><\/div>\n

\"Can-umatad

Magnificent sight of Can-umatad falls with the flowing river<\/p><\/div>\n

Here’s also a short video of how the falls flows so magnificently!<\/strong>
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