Showing posts with label davao del sur. Show all posts
Showing posts with label davao del sur. Show all posts

Tuesday, September 11, 2007

Welcome to Little Boracay

^picture above is courtesy of Bob Martin of www.liveinthephilippines.com


One of the finest beaches in my town was named after the famous Boracay in Aklan. Little Boracay, as we called it, is a small replica of what Boracay is. The white sand, the coconut trees, the beautiful stones, the lovely corals, the amazing sea urchins, the star fishes and many more, are something more than you can imagine.

The resort is equipped with cottages, from ‘Nipa’ hut, small cottages to one-bedroom air-conditioned cottage. It also caters seminar and training at the resort’s convention hall which can accommodate up to 100 persons. The entry fee is only 10php and 20php, kids and adults respectively and additional 10php for overnight fee per person. Cottage price ranges from 50php, 100php and 1000php.


Little Boracay maintains a tourism spot of Santa Maria. You are always welcome to visit. If you’re looking for a good place to relax, with the aura of a real boracay, come and chill in Little Boracay.



Sneak peek of the beautiful resort:









Thursday, July 26, 2007

Discover the Wonders

Not knowing to people, my hometown is a nice place to live. We’ve got several extravagant beach resorts, breathtaking views from up hill, quality schools, recreation spots and good people.

Santa Maria is a municipality in the Province of Davao del Sur. It’s a 2 hours drive from the heart of Davao City. The municipality is very accessible since we have 3 bus companies lined up to accommodate the residents and the visitors as well.


Santa Maria is divided into 22 Barangays.


Poblacion (This is where I reside)

Down South:
Basiawan 7.5km


Left West:
San Isidro 3km
Pongpong 4.5km
Cadaatan 6km
Santo Rosario 7.5km
Santo NiƱo 7.8km
San Roque 8km
Kidadan 9.5km
Buca 9.5km
Datu Daligasao - 13km
San Antonio 21km
San Pedro 29km
Datu Intan 33km
Kinilidan 37km
San Juan 38km


Right East:
Mamacao 6km
San Agustin 7km
Tanglad 7.5km
Malalag Tubig 9km
Kisulad 9.5km
Ogpao 12km


*Barangays are arranged according to the distance away from Poblacion.


The people of Santa Maria speak several languages. These includes Tagacaulo(Kinaulo), Cebuana (Bisaya), Ilokano, Tagalog and Chavakano.


Travel Tips:
On the way to Santa Maria from Davao City, you are expected to pass through the Municipality Santa Cruz, Digos, Sulop, Padada, and Malalag before you reach Santa Maria.


Come and join me as I reminisce, travel and discover the hidden beauty of Santa Maria.


* photos are courtesy of Bob Martin of www.mindanao.com and www.liveinthephilippines.com, thank you.




Traveler’s Compliment

I’m so moved to read something about my hometown. It’s really been a pleasure to me in behalf of my fellow residents of Santa Maria to be praise for something our town have. Just like an ordinary day, I once again asked my friend Google to provide me information about my town and my friend redirected me to several sites.


Read the articles from the following sites below:
Santa Maria Davao del Sur http://www.mindanao.com/blog/?p=1262
Family Fun at Little Boracay http://mindanao.com/blog/?p=2044
How About a Little Fun? http://liveinthephilippines.com/blog/?p=169


The feeling of recognition for my beloved Santa Maria paved deep into my heart. I am so happy to hear that my town (once again) received its glory.




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