Juan Talks: Sanchez Peak
General Santos City is one of the growing cities on Philippine Island. When tourists hear the City's name, they are automatically reminded of the Boxing Champ Manny Pacquiao and Yellow Fin Tuna. But the City is more than that; despite the situation bought by the Covid-19 Pandemic, this City copes with the changes and surprisingly increased the number of tourism destinations, primarily outdoor activities like hiking and camping.
One of the most popular tourist spots and hiking sites here in Gen San is located at the boundary of Barangay Conel and Olympog. This Peak offers a panoramic view of the City and nearby green mountains like Mt. Matutum and Mt. Parker, as well as Saranggani Bay. The place was equipped with various exciting photo sites, a cottage, a tent area, a rest room, and a store selling goods.
You can access the mountain through several trails:
Balakayo Trail- when I first visited Sanchez Peak, we accessed this trail in Sitio Balakayo, as it is the most common and easy (but the longest) trail. Which I recommend when you decide to visit the place
Tukanop Trail- The second trail is in Purok Tukanop, Barangay Olympog; it is one of the most challenging trails
Balsinang Trail- in Purok Balsinang, Barangay Olympog you will find the shortest but most dificult trail
The Peak offers affordable amenities; if you plan on staying the night, there are cottages and rooms available for rent at Sanchez Peak. They do, however, have a designated tent camping area. You may also purchase meals in-store or order from Peak's proprietors, who are there almost daily. A parking lot and four comfort rooms are also available at Sanchez Peak.
Early morning the area is surrounded by fogs, but you can see the overlooking City filled with lights during the night.
Other information/Rates:
Fees:
P30 per person for a day view
P50 per person for overnight camping
P300 per day for the cottage
P500 per night for a room
Additional information:
Hours of operation: 8 a.m.–5 p.m. (for day viewers)
Overnight campers:
Check-in between 5 and 10 p.m.
Check-out time is between 6 and 8 a.m.
Reservations are only accepted from the following caregivers:
0965-185-5429 Orlando Sanchez
0948-328-3350 Elmira Amora
0933-519-0564 Shiela Sanchez
Reservations must be made at least one day before the scheduled visit.
Reservations are accepted from 8 a.m. to 3 p.m. every day.
Campground's Facebook page may be found at https://www.facebook.com/camground
sanchezpadioo@gmail.com is my e-mail address.
Credits: Phrexus Docena
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