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Lakwatsera Series: Rancho Maria Lucas

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Are you looking for an alternative destination this summer? Why not spend it in the mountains? I don't mean camping out in tents while cicadas sing in the distance. Why choose to sleep outdoors when you can commune with nature while staying in a comfy bed?

Rancho Maria Lucas is a great alternative summer destination. It is located 30 minutes north of Tacloban City, beyond the San Juanico Bridge and just at the seams of the island of Samar. If you have your own transportation, you'll just have to look out for the Brgy. Dampigan sign at Sta. Rita. Right across it is Rancho Maria Lucas. However, if you don't have your own ride you can take a Sta. Rita bound jeep at the New Bus Terminal or else hire a motorcyle for 50 Php to take you there! (I prefer the latter because you can ask the driver to stop at the San Juanico Bridge for a scenic souvenir picture.)


The entrance fee is supposedly 20Php but  if you are staying for the night, the fee is waived.


 Lookee this place is great for exploration.




 The signage is made from whitewashed stones.

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These two hand carved horses welcomes you to their snack house, the Coccina Rancho. Everything here is home cooked but has to be ordered in advance.


Here's a cool rocking horse for kids and adult alike.


 There were lots of horses around. Some of these are even for sale!


These swings are old tires fashioned into horse. Yumi spends most of her time hanging out here.


With the panoramic views and excellent lighting, outdoor sketching and painting is another activity you can do.


Dante and I choose the footbridge to paint. 


My painting looked dismal but here's Dante's.


 These are the huts that you can rent out if you want to stay the night for 500 PHp. The bed is big enough for two to three persons. Everything is basic so bring your own towel and toiletries. I even recommend bringing your own malong. The thatched roof's leaks but it is all part of the adventure.


These lily pad blocks will take you to the Black Nazarene Chapel. I failed to take photo's but I loved the meadow fronting it with its buttercup flowers. The chapel has two huge slabs wood hand carved with scenes from the bible.



Horse dung are a familiar site.


Here is Dante, Yumi, the Horse Whisperer and the Manager of Rancho Maria Lucas. (This place is owned by Lilibeth Solajes btw.)


These horses are safe for kids. Just don't stay too close to their rears or you might be kicked to the moon and beyond.


An hour of horseback riding is 200Php per hour. You can split this with friends. The horse track is just short so one ride is over within 5 to 10 mins. I wish we can take the horse on a slow gallop. That could have been more exciting! Especially if you have trails to follow.



Oh, I forgot to tell you, you have to pass through a canopy of coconut trees before you find the ranch.


For more info check out their site: http://www.ranchomarialucas.com/


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  1. Mary Anne VinzonMay 6, 2013 at 11:34 PM

    I want to go there and to see the San Juanico Bridge. Too bad, I'm from Pampanga and need to plan my vacation first. You had so much fun in the Rancho specially riding in a horse. I love all your photos.

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  2. AnonymousMay 7, 2013 at 1:24 AM

    I would love to visit the place, it's more of a country side which I love about it. I bet the air is very fresh over there and also riding a horse is one of my fondest moment. I would love to do it again and maybe next time will visit Tacloban too!

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  3. jheyloMay 7, 2013 at 7:38 AM

    that's a nice place to wander around and get some fresh air.

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  4. Gven-RoseMay 7, 2013 at 8:01 AM

    we were there few months ago.. it was my first time to ride a horse and feel like screaming.. the little one had fun that he wants to go back their

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  5. UnknownMay 7, 2013 at 10:26 AM

    wow this is cool.. actually I didn't know about this place ... thanks for your post will surely visit this place before the class starts

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  6. UnknownMay 7, 2013 at 10:30 AM

    i love horses. i wished to have one when i was younger.:)

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  7. Chubskulit RoseMay 7, 2013 at 11:23 AM

    The horse ride must be the highlight of your adventure.

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  8. mommy Orkid BelleMay 7, 2013 at 2:11 PM

    hahahaha.... I laughed at the "you might be kicked to the moon and beyond". Looks like one great place to spend some time with the family and explore. Never been on a horse before and I am scared. I would love to get on a horse someday though and go for a horseback riding. :) Thanks for sharing these lovely photos. I miss Pinas na!

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  9. Jadey Diva FabulosaMay 7, 2013 at 2:55 PM

    Looks like a nice place to visit - so many activities youc an do.

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  10. Peachy @ The Wandering PeachMay 7, 2013 at 7:35 PM

    looks like you had a lot of fun!

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  11. melandria romeroMay 7, 2013 at 11:50 PM

    looks like a very serene and quite place , i love to visit nature too.

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  12. ClaireMay 8, 2013 at 7:07 PM

    Never been to Tacloban City and would definitely love to visit it soon.

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  13. deswieMay 13, 2013 at 4:02 PM

    Thanks for these lovely photos!

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