Comments on: Tuka Marine Park Adventure, Part 3

By: bariles

bariles — Sun, 20 Jul 2008 13:56:29 +0000

@Arsenia, I don’t think they allow overnight camping. Entrance is only P10 each.

@Samara, hi! Tuka is the best snorkeling paradise in this side of Mindanao by far. I would recommend that you visit the place as early as you can in the morning and make the most out of your day trip there.

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By: Samara

Samara — Sat, 19 Jul 2008 14:34:08 +0000

My, my. Thanks for blogging about Tuka Marine Park. This would be a great destination for our small clan next summer. We’ve been frequent tourists in Gumasa beach resorts for the past few years and I should admit that way back our first year, we were awed by the beautiful corals there while snorkeling. But as the years passed, the number of corals have been reduced and at most, dead corals were abundant. Not to mention that we barely see the usual starfishes recently this year.

Anyways, I’d like to ask if we need prior reservations before getting there, and same with Arsenia’s question, if we could stay there overnight. By the way, this is a great blog.

By: arsenia a. b

arsenia a. b — Wed, 16 Jul 2008 16:21:21 +0000

do they have hotels around or can we stay overnight at the beach?
how much would the entrance fee be? great site!!

By: bariles

bariles — Sat, 05 Jul 2008 02:19:15 +0000

@Coral Snake, hello! Thanks for your comments. Are you a beach person too?

By: bariles

bariles — Sat, 05 Jul 2008 02:16:47 +0000

@Orman, thanks for sponsoring the trip! That was the best family bonding I’ve had so far. More, more, more sis!

By: Coral Snake

Coral Snake — Sat, 28 Jun 2008 04:14:42 +0000

these photos are very pretty , nice and bright … sounds like you had a great time the beach looks lovely , nice and crowd free , pollution free , just plain beautiful , as it should be

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By: orman

orman — Thu, 19 Jun 2008 16:09:51 +0000

well what can i say about our (this) trip to tuka? the boat-ride was uneventful but i was psyching myself up for another difficult transfer to shore. surprisingly it was not too bad. i was holding on to my EXPENSIVE camera and my dog (a mini-pinscher) CHAD as i bravely made my way towards the shore (yes, virginia, i was in the water!). am not a beach person. i don't like the sun. but i like a pretty view that nature can offer. tuka has got loads of them as shown in avel's pictures. i was just concerned of dengue mosquitoes as there was a big paddle of water under the coco trees. and there's the problem of toilets! so i did it behind the coco tree. hehehe! in the end, it's always nice to discover places like tuka. i take my hats off to mayor rommel and first lady dayday falgui for leading the way in developing the tourism treasures of their municipality! ormans last blog post..Way Over Yonder by Carole King

By: bariles

bariles — Wed, 18 Jun 2008 02:30:52 +0000

Hi Toto, dont forget to invite me to your exhibit so I can blog about it. Text lang.

Hello Islander! We have lots around these parts of the Philippines. Why not come and visit us? Thanks.

By: The Islander

The Islander — Wed, 18 Jun 2008 01:20:45 +0000

one nice beach... i admire remote beaches. not crowded. it gives me the feeling like i own it and the whole world. The Islanders last blog post..Recent Outings

By: toto

toto — Tue, 17 Jun 2008 03:49:53 +0000

Sa Koronadal na kuy. Trying to sort things out for my photo exhibit next month at the NDMU lobby. totos last blog post..Father’s Day

By: bariles

bariles — Mon, 16 Jun 2008 08:34:45 +0000

Hi Toto! Hahaha! Wise jud ka ha? Ok lang uy basta ikaw dala tripod ug camera. Hehehe! When are you coming back?

By: toto

toto — Mon, 16 Jun 2008 05:10:27 +0000

ayos! hehehe now that I know how to get there, kauban na lang para mag share sa gastos ang kulang.

Nyahahaha

Thanks kuy

By: bariles

bariles — Mon, 16 Jun 2008 02:22:28 +0000

hi Komodo Dragon! You think so? Hehe…thanks. I always leave out the best for last. Thanks.

By: komodo dragon

komodo dragon — Sun, 15 Jun 2008 13:37:30 +0000

part three looks like even more fun then the other two parts

By: bariles

bariles — Sun, 15 Jun 2008 01:40:35 +0000

hello ache len! that can be arranged… am sure by that time, march 2008, we will be more than ready with our diving suits. hehehehe! thanks for subscribing here! how’s the weather in canada?

By: bariles

bariles — Sun, 15 Jun 2008 01:39:08 +0000

Hi Dong! Nice of you to take time for a peek here. Most of the places to visit here except for the International Fishport where all these giant tuna are downloaded are outside of GenSan. Tuka is one. Gumasa Beach in Glan, Sarangani is next and Lake Sebu, South Cotabato is 3rd. If you’re into white water tubing, Maitum in Sarangani (about 20 kms from Kiamba) is the place to be. Check out sarangani’s site at http://www.sarangani.gov.ph and soutcot’s at http://www.southcotabato.gov.ph.

Hope this helps. Thanks again dong! Keep in touch.

By: Allan Barredo

Allan Barredo — Sun, 15 Jun 2008 00:40:34 +0000

galing nito! meron palang ganito kagandang beach sa kiamba. its definitely a must visit. Allan Barredos last blog post..the candaba experience

By: donG hO

donG hO — Sat, 14 Jun 2008 16:17:43 +0000

this are the beaches that i really look forward to see. ive never been to this side of mindanao. im planning to go to davao and maybe a sidetrip to gensan will do. if that will happen, what would be the top three places that i should see in gensan? im into beach and hiking. donG hOs last blog post..an islander's outlook

By: lelen zab

lelen zab — Sat, 14 Jun 2008 01:24:56 +0000

oh my! tuka 3 is the best manay…looks like paradise.
we better put that in our next reunion itinerary, just like gumasa this year.
and we can bring tents for our overnight camping by the beach, pwede?
snorkeling even without the goggles? must be a sight to behold!

wonderful article on kiamba’s marine park…well done!

By: donG hO

donG hO — Fri, 13 Jun 2008 08:03:20 +0000

nice blog you've got here! i discovered your blog after reading brycebugz top ten lisf of emerging influential blogs. you deserve it. nice travel blog of mindanao. donG hOs last blog post..an islander's outlook

By: bariles

bariles — Fri, 13 Jun 2008 07:47:12 +0000

hello Jhona May! Thank you for regularly visiting my site. Hopefully I can meet up with you and your loved one when you’re both here together.

Will contact you once I’m in CDO. Ayo-ayo!

By: bariles

bariles — Fri, 13 Jun 2008 07:28:38 +0000

Hi Bernie Allen! You are right! Gumasa in Glan is still ok but Tuka is tops when it comes to snorkelling.

It would be a blast if you could come to this place once you chance to be in Gensan together with your camera. Then you could take photo shots as you used to do long before I got hooked to photography.

Make sure you could shoot underwater though.

Hey, by the way, check out Bambi’s comments somewhere here. Hehehe!

By: jhona may

jhona may — Fri, 13 Jun 2008 05:07:01 +0000

pwede din po kayong bumisita dito sa CDO anytime welcome kayo!

By: jhona may

jhona may — Fri, 13 Jun 2008 05:04:55 +0000

hello po. nice po tong site nyo. na ex-explore diff spots ng gen san. i love looking at pictures kc lalo na pag nature so i enjoy a lot, mas lalo na kc taga gensan ang mahal ko. goodluck po sa susunod na mga adventures! Godbless.

By: bernie allen

bernie allen — Thu, 12 Jun 2008 02:18:46 +0000

Hi Bariles,

This place looks like that nice place in Glan where I went 30 years ago. With the looks of the water surface, you are right, you can spend the whole day snorkling and it will be a great sight experience, someone just have to invent a snorkling umbrella para ilagay mo sa likod mo habang nag iisnorkle ka, ung ti natatangal kahit mahangin.

What a nice place!

Boracay may have finer and whiter sand but it’s no longer a nature lovers destination so it’s blasphemy to compare both. Tuka Marine Park is a great destination I believe, but If you want to “dive between two feet” then Boracay may still be ok.

By: bariles

bariles — Thu, 12 Jun 2008 02:17:49 +0000

Hi Bob! I don’t see any problem if it’s only sports fishing. Yes, they have restrooms. Gensan to Kiamba normally takes an hour via private vehicle. The roads courtesy of USAID are the best in these parts.

Once you’re here, would love to accompany you there… with our batchmates…hehehe!

Tuka means “beak” in english, right? The coves must have looked like beaks as seen from the mountains. Just my wild guess..hehehe!

Thanks for visiting Bob.

By: BOB LUARDO

BOB LUARDO — Wed, 11 Jun 2008 18:34:05 +0000

Vel,
The site is so beautiful and inviting, do they allow fishing out there? can I bring a fishing rod?
am not sure if I missed a sign out there…. they have restrooms right?,, how long does it take to travel from Gensan to this place?…I’ll make certain I’ll visit TUKA MARINE PARK. Goodbye Pearl Farm,, Hello Tuka!!!!!! (kyuryos lang,, saan nanggaling ang pangalang TUKA? – tuka – toka mo ng mag blow-out?)

Thank you and best regards,
Bob