Mansanitas Curve: Isabel’s Hilltop Tourist Spot Chill Place
Want to Chill? Want to Grill? Want to eat BBQ? Want to do everything with a view? Don’t fret because you can find everything in Mansanitas Curve.
Traveling to Mansanitas Curve for the first time? This detailed and curated travel guide will make it easy for you to navigate your way inside, save money, and maximize your time.
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How to Get to Mansanitas Curve
✓ OPTION 1 (BY TRICYCLE)
Entry Point is in ORMOC PORT.
CHECK FAST CRAFT SCHEDULE & FARE HERE
- From the port, walk to Ormoc City Terminal near the Ormoc Public Market/2go Express ticketing.
- Then, ride a van/bus going to Isabel. Travel time is about 1 hour and 30 minutes. Be sure to tell the driver to drop you off at Old Isabel Municipal Health Office (This is the entrance area going to Mansanitas Curve).
- From there, ride a motorcycle going to your destination.
(HOMEBOUND)
- You can arrange a motorcycle ride to wait for you.
✓ OPTION 2 (BY BOAT W/ BUS/VAN)
Entry Point is in CEBU PIER 4 via HILONGOS
CHECK FAST CRAFT SCHEDULE & FARE HERE
- From Pier 4, ride the Slow Boats (Roble Shipping Lines or Gabisan Lines) & Fast Boat (MV Superjoy) bound for Hilongos. Fare is about PHP 310.00 ( SGD$ 6.89, US$ 6.2, € 5.17) – PHP 2,000.00 ( SGD$ 44.45, US$ 40, € 33.33) for Slow Boats and PHP 550.00 ( SGD$ 12.23, US$ 11, € 9.17) for Fast Boats/Crafts. Travel Time is about 5-6 hours for the slow boats and 2-3 hours for the fast boat.
- Then walk or ride a motorcycle to Hilongos Public Terminal.
- At the Market, ride a bus/van to Isabel.
- At Isabel terminal, you can hail and negotiate with a motorcycle to take you directly to Mansanitas Curve but prices differ.
(HOMEBOUND)
- You can arrange a motorcycle ride to wait for you.
✓ OPTION 3 (BY BOAT W/ BUS/VAN)
Entry Point is in CEBU PIER 4 via BAYBAY.
CHECK FAST CRAFT SCHEDULE & FARE HERE
- From Pier 4, ride the Slow Boats (RORO Ferries) & Fast Boat (MV Superjoy) bound for Hilongos. Fare is about PHP 310.00 ( SGD$ 6.89, US$ 6.2, € 5.17) – PHP 2,000.00 ( SGD$ 44.45, US$ 40, € 33.33) for Slow Boats and PHP 580.00 ( SGD$ 12.89, US$ 11.6, € 9.67) for Fast Boats/Crafts. Travel Time is about 5-6 hours for the slow boats and 2-3 hours for the fast boat.
- Then walk or ride a motorcycle to Baybay Public Terminal.
- At the Market, ride a bus/van to Isabel.
- At Isabel terminal, you can hail and negotiate with a motorcycle to take you directly to Mansanitas Curve but prices differ.
(HOMEBOUND)
- You can arrange a motorcycle ride to wait for you.
✓ OPTION 4 (BY BOAT W/ BUS/VAN) DANAO, CEBU
Entry Point is in DANAO, CEBU. By Boat (Roble Shipping Lines)
CHECK FAST CRAFT SCHEDULE & FARE HERE
Notes:
- From Cebu, ride the EB Aznar Shipping Corp. boat from Danao to Isabel. EB Aznar Shipping Corp. serves the route daily.
- From the port, ride a bus going to Isabel Proper. Be sure to tell the driver to drop you off at Old Isabel Municipal Health Office (Mansanitas Curve). From there, ride a motorcycle going to your destination.
- or you can hail and negotiate with a motorcycle to take you directly to Mansanitas Curve but prices differ.
CHECK FAST CRAFT SCHEDULE & FARE HERE
✓ OPTION 5 (BY BOAT W/ BUS/VAN)
Entry Point is in CEBU PIER 1 or 3 via PALOMPON.
CHECK FAST CRAFT SCHEDULE & FARE HERE
- From Cebu, ride any of the boats at Pier 1 or Pier 3 to Palompon, Leyte. The fast craft serves the route daily. Travel Time is around 3 hours.
- At Palompon port, walk towards the terminal.
- At the Palompon terminal, ride a van/bus going to Isabel. Travel time is around 40 minutes.
- At Isabel terminal, you can hail and negotiate with a motorcycle to take you directly to Mansanitas Curve but prices differ.
(HOMEBOUND)
- You can arrange a motorcycle ride to wait for you.
✓ OPTION 6 (BY BOAT W/ BUS/VAN)
Entry Point is in CEBU PIER 3 or PIER 1 via ORMOC.
Notes:
- From Pier 1, ride the Slow Boat bound (Cokaliong Shipping Lines, Inc. and Roble Shipping Lines, Inc) or From Pier 3, ride the Fast Craft (Oceanjet or 2Go) for Ormoc. Fare is about PHP 500.00 ( SGD$ 12.5, US$ 10, € 8.33) for Slow Boats and PHP 1100.00 ( SGD$ 27.5, US$ 22, € 18.33) for Fast Boats/Crafts. Travel Time is about 5-6 hours for the slow boats and 2-3 hours for the fast boat.
- From the port, walk to Ormoc City Terminal near the Ormoc Public Market/2go Express ticketing.
- Then, ride a van/bus going to Isabel. Travel time is about 1 hour and 30 minutes. Be sure to tell the driver to drop you off at Old Isabel Municipal Health Office (This is the entrance area going to Mansanitas Curve).
- From there, ride a motorcycle going to your destination.
- Check Fast Craft Schedule & Fare Here
(HOMEBOUND)
- You can arrange a motorcycle ride to wait for you.
- Check Fast Craft Schedule & Fare Here
✓ OPTION 7 (BY AIRPLANE & BUS/VAN) (From Cebu or Manila)
- There are actually daily flights from Manila to Tacloban and Cebu to Tacloban. The flight takes at least an hour and twenty (20) minutes if your entry point is Manila. Air travel takes about forty-five (45) minutes or less if your entry point is Cebu.
- After arriving at Tacloban Domestic Airport (San Jose, Tacloban City), go to Tacloban City Bus Terminal via taxicab or transfer service.
- From Tacloban City Bus Terminal, one can easily go to Isabel by taking a two-hour bus or van ride bound for Ormoc.
- At the Ormoc terminal, Hop on a bus or van en route to Isabel. The van fare is P150 and the trip usually takes about one hour.
Notes:
Airlines that travel from Manila to Tacloban: (9+ flights per day)
Cebu Pacific
Air Asia
Philippine Airlines
Airlines that travel from Cebu to Tacloban: (3+ flights per day)
Cebu Pacific
CebGo
AirAsia Zest
Philippine Airlines
✓ OPTION 8 (BY PRIVATE CAR/VEHICLE)
- Navigate with Waze or Google Maps and set your destination to “Mansanitas Curve” in Isabel, Leyte.
Exact location: Consolacion Viewpoint, Isabel, Leyte, Philippines
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FREQUENTLY ASKED QUESTIONS (FAQs)
What’s in Mansanitas Curve?
Mansanitas Curve is literally the curve that can be seen at the top of the hills of Isabel. It has been a famous destination for the locals when they need to be refreshed and just wants to chill.
A BBQ grill restaurant and refreshments tea shop can also be seen here and offers food and drinks for visitors to Herjos. The place offers comfort and serenity to guests.
It is very nice to chase the sunset here while sipping one of your favorite drinks.
It is a perfect spot for families, friends, and even with special someone.
You can also visit the curve at night as the food places there do some live bands or acoustic night.
You can also try to visit Isabel Baywalk, Rock N Zoo and Violet Flower Garden, White Ridge Spring Resort, Tallulah’s Place: Mangroves and Beach Resort, Honan Falls, Mansanitas Curve: Isabel’s Hilltop Chill Place, Hidden FantaSea and Moussaka Nature Park.
Estimated time to spend in the place?
You will spend around 30 minutes – 1 hour in this place.
Are food and drinks available in the area?
Ofcourse!
But there are food establishments located nearby like Il Fattoria Restaurant, RF Yamas Fishing Park, The Beehive at Herjos, and, Herjos Mountain Grill.
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How much are the Entrance Fee and Other Noted Fees?
- Entrance Fee: FREE
Opening and Closing Time?
- Tuesday – Saturday:
- 4:00 PM – 9:30 PM
- Sunday
- 11:30 AM – 9:30 PM
Parking Space?
You can use the road as a parking space.
When is the best time to visit the place?
Best time to visit is during good weather and during night time.
For more information, contact them at:
Contact Number: +63 977 366 8358
FB Page: Herjos Mountain Grill
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TIPS, NOTES, AND REMINDERS
- Bring extra clothes so that in every corner, the outfit is different.
- Visit on weekdays to avoid the crowd.
- Bring water so that you can’t be dehydrated.
- Make sure your body is in good condition.
- Check the weather ahead.
- Place your trash in your bag.
- Be a responsible tourist.
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