Tourism Planning and Development Paper
DESTINATION AUDIT
Overview of the Place
The Philippine Marine Corps named Boracay de Cavite as Marine Barracks Gregorio Lim. Ternateños (local people) refer to it simply as "Marine Base”. Most people call it Boracay de Cavite, a small cove located inside Gregorio Lim Marine Base in Calumpang Ternate, Cavite. It is officially named Katungkulan Beach Resort, which means “duty” in English. This beach has gray-ish sand the sea water is not blue, but it is clean. One of the most remarkable features of Katungkulan Beach Resort is the towering stone wall on one side of the cove that is perfect for taking pictures. Corregidor Island and the Mariveles mountain range in Bataan are also visible from the cove. This place is being managed by the Philippine Marines. The place also serves as their training area. Security is the top priority in the area and is managed and protected by the Philippine Marine. Officers require curriculum vitae for background check and an approval from their headquarters in The Fort, Taguig City before making any further business and interview in the place such as research, film shooting and etc.
In order to go there by commuting - From Southwest Integrated Provincial Terminal, take a bus going to Ternate, Cavite. An estimate of 2 to 2 1/2 hours of traveling time before you reach Ternate bus terminal. From the bus terminal, you need to hire a Cavite. A 22 seater jeepney can be hired for PhP 2,000 Php – Php 3,000. For those who will be travelling in private vehicle - take the Coastal Road and go straight to Cavitex. From Noveleta Exit, drive all the way going to Ternate. Before reaching Ternate, it will be passing by the towns of Tanza and Naic. The landmarks are the jump off point of Mt Pico de Loro, Puerto Azul and Caylabne Bay Resort. Just drive until approaching the Main Gate of the Marine Base.
Tourist Map of the Place
Refer to blueprint The Entrance Fees are as follows:
Php 100.00
Day Swim
Php 200.00
Overnight Stay
Php
Overview of the Place
The Philippine Marine Corps named Boracay de Cavite as Marine Barracks Gregorio Lim. Ternateños (local people) refer to it simply as "Marine Base”. Most people call it Boracay de Cavite, a small cove located inside Gregorio Lim Marine Base in Calumpang Ternate, Cavite. It is officially named Katungkulan Beach Resort, which means “duty” in English. This beach has gray-ish sand the sea water is not blue, but it is clean. One of the most remarkable features of Katungkulan Beach Resort is the towering stone wall on one side of the cove that is perfect for taking pictures. Corregidor Island and the Mariveles mountain range in Bataan are also visible from the cove. This place is being managed by the Philippine Marines. The place also serves as their training area. Security is the top priority in the area and is managed and protected by the Philippine Marine. Officers require curriculum vitae for background check and an approval from their headquarters in The Fort, Taguig City before making any further business and interview in the place such as research, film shooting and etc.
In order to go there by commuting - From Southwest Integrated Provincial Terminal, take a bus going to Ternate, Cavite. An estimate of 2 to 2 1/2 hours of traveling time before you reach Ternate bus terminal. From the bus terminal, you need to hire a Cavite. A 22 seater jeepney can be hired for PhP 2,000 Php – Php 3,000. For those who will be travelling in private vehicle - take the Coastal Road and go straight to Cavitex. From Noveleta Exit, drive all the way going to Ternate. Before reaching Ternate, it will be passing by the towns of Tanza and Naic. The landmarks are the jump off point of Mt Pico de Loro, Puerto Azul and Caylabne Bay Resort. Just drive until approaching the Main Gate of the Marine Base.
Tourist Map of the Place
Refer to blueprint The Entrance Fees are as follows:
Php 100.00
Day Swim
Php 200.00
Overnight Stay
Php
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