Dec 05 2007
Where Eagles Meet (Anilao, Batangas)
Yes, there are eagles at Eagle Point Resort (Anilao, Batangas), but these majestic birds are in cages. Unless you’re a diehard animal rights advocate, it doesn’t really matter because you go there not for bird watching, but to enjoy the clear and clean waters, the secluded atmosphere, and the surprisingly good food. You go there to unwind and relax.
After 4-5 hours of driving from Manila, you go through a stretch of dirt road, then through a very narrow road — steep at certain points — carved out off the cliff. I believe it’s all worth it, though. As in Sagada, maybe it’s true that you have to go through hell to reach paradise.
Anyway, for romantic getaways (or, for any reason, you just want stay away from the crowd), the stand-alone cottages at the edge of the resort are highly recommended. You could read more about Eagle Point Resort, including directions on how to get there, through its website. See also here.
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