Side trip at Buktot Beach in Mansalay

Our trip to Mansalay, Oriental Mindoro is almost over. Most of our companions that have joined The Lapis @ Papel Project already went back to Mindoro. But our trip to this town would not be complete if we don’t go to the beach. And that beach in particular is Buktot Beach.

Buktot Beach is not yet as popular as Puerto Galera but this beach is known to the people of Mansalay as Little Boracay. From the house of Ms. Liz, we would need to ride a tricycle to go to Buktot. We have a nice trip going to Buktot as you would not stop at getting awed at the picturesque landscape of Mansalay.

One thing that one should know about Buktot is that there is no sign of commercialism in the place. Basic amenities in the beach are just the small cottages and two bathrooms built of bricks with a curtain that serves as a door. Other from that you would only see two or three houses, bancas, trees and rock formations. Don’t forget to bring food and water as there are no nearby stores.

The sand is white and fine, that there is no trouble walking bare-footed. The water is clear that you can see if there are small fishes swimming. The sky is so clear that it left a beautiful blue reflection at the sea. The scenery is so breath taking that you can simply sit at the beach and watch the horizon.

After taking a short swim we decided to explore the beach. I was pretty curious with the rock formations aside that it was a nice place for pictures that I urged my friends that we went there. We continued to follow the stretch of rocks along the shores until we reached the side of the beach filled with mangrove trees. I specifically liked this place because of the good view it offers. Try to picture a beach with a tree, clear sky with fluffy clouds, and the mountain as a backdrop – this is what I like of Buktot – it is a perfect landscape.

We only stayed at Buktot Beach for around two hours; it is really just a short visit for we need to leave Mansalay at lunch time for us to get in Manila before sunset. Though the visit to the beach is short this is one of the beaches that is very hard to forget and always wanting you to come back.