How to go to Baras, Rizal
As I check the statistics of surfers in this site, there was a noticeable number of accidental visits, or those who don’t really type in the URL. Some searched about barangay ordinances, sangguniang bayan, or anything that has to do with the local government. I assume that they know nothing about our town. Let me give some information on how to go to Baras, Rizal.
Using public transportation, you could easily find a jeepney bound to Tanay in Edsa Central (also known as Crossing) in Mandaluyong City. There are many jeepneys lined up in Crossing, so make sure that you’ll be riding in the right jeep. Fare as of this writing is P 43. Travel time will ultimately depend on the traffic situation but most of time, it will take one and a half to two hours. The jeep will traverse the Ortigas Avenue which is up to Antipolo City, then Teresa, plus a portion of Morong.
A more comfortable means of transportation is taking an FX taxi. Technically, it isn’t a taxi but more of a car pool. Ten to 14 passengers pay a flat fare of P 60. During rush hour in the evening, drivers avoid the Ortigas Avenue so they either take Floodway in Pasig/Taytay or C5 Road in Quezon City and will pass through Felix Avenue in Cainta.
If you will come from Quezon City, say, from the City Hall, you could take a jeep going to Cubao. You could find jeepneys going to Antipolo or Taytay/Cainta. You may ask the driver to drop you off in Junction in Cainta, where jeepneys bound to Tanay line up. There are jeepneys bound to Antipolo via Sumulong Highway. Once you reach the terminal, take a tricycle bound to the Licos Park. Just wait for a jeepney bound to Tanay to pass by.
Once you reach the zigzag of Antipolo, you could feast your eyes to the vast farm lands and trees in Teresa. If, however, you will take the Angono/Binangonan road, you will see the Laguna Lake.
Don’t worry about the road. All national roads are properly maintained. They are either asphalted or cemented. Almost every year, the provincial public works does some asphalting.
How would you know that you’ve reached Baras? Just like in other towns in the country, you will see a big, metal arch welcoming you to Baras. First thing you’ll notice is the mountain. Once you look at the left side of the road, you will see the new municipal hall and the gymnasium. You might also notice the Well’s Resort which is on top of the hill, and Punta de Fabian.
vladie banez said
am September 4 2008 @ 1:57 pm
hi good afternoon…
i am vladie banez, production manager of LANDMARKS a travel/history tv program of NET25..
i would just like to ask kung ano-ano po ang magagandang pasyalan sa BARAS.
Our team were planning to go there and feature your town.
vladie
ewan said
am September 7 2008 @ 2:55 pm
Hoy!!! magagandang tanawin daw!!! hahahahah!!!
dahongpalay said
am October 22 2008 @ 1:43 am
Noong araw merong ’salang bato’, ‘kalang bato’, atbp.
para pag- picnican, pero ngayon ang ilog baras ay basurahan na lang at imburnal.
Saan nga ba may magandang tanawin at picnican sa Baras?
dahongpalay said
am October 22 2008 @ 1:46 am
Umuwi ako last month pero gabi ako ng dumating sa Baras galing airport at naligaw ang driver ko at nakarating ako sa Tanay ng di ko nalalaman dahil di ko nakita ang arch na sinasabi mo, di ko din napuna ang municipal bldg dahil walang sign na madaling mapuna.
Dell said
am October 22 2008 @ 2:16 am
My gulay!
dahongpalay!
dalawang bagay lang yan eh…
kundi me katangahan ang tsuper mo o natulog ka!
pwede ring pareho kayong tan..a!
kung magagandang tanawin naman ang hanap ng iba, bakit kaya di na lang manahimik si EWAN na ewan ko ba kung taga-Baras yan, kesa naman nagtatatawa sya. Di kaya sya ang pinakamasamang tanawin sa bayan ng Baras? Hopefully, na-evict na sya! Hahaha!
“Ang kalinisan ng bayan ay nagsisimula sa sariling katawan at isipan ng mamamayan!”
pagong sa ilog said
am October 24 2008 @ 6:12 am
kahit anong linis ng isipan at katawan ng ating mamamayan ay dudumi at papangit din sa dami ng taong baguhan sa ating mahal na bayan - tingnan ang mga squaters sa highway na daan, bakit hindi malunasan at hindi dapat payagan, ilagay sa dapat na lugar.
Florante said
am October 24 2008 @ 12:26 pm
Once you reach Baras thru the National Road, the first landmark is the welcome arch. Pagmasdan mo yung arko, parang arko lang ng barangay pag nagpunta ka sa ibang bayan. Dapat palitan na sana. May isang taong gusto sanang tumulong sa mga proyektong maaring magpaganda at maiayos ang PLANNING SYSTEM ng Baras. Ayaw naman paniwalaan. Paano, puro pulitika ang nasa utak ng mga tao. Puro magagaling!!!! Puro master planners!!! May direksiyon na raw ang pamahalaan, hindi kagaya ng dati. EH, ANONG DIREKSIYON???? Direksiyon ng …………. ?
To the north where sex, lies, and deception envelop the usual beautiful spots of Baras.
To the south, Dahong Palay was right, basura everywhere. Yung mga kawawang manginigisda, wala ng mahuli, sa dumi ng ilog at lawa. Kalang-bato, salang-bato, mga scenic spots na hinanap mo. Don’t worry Dahong Palay, ibang BATO ang pinagka-abalahan nila. Bato na Shabu. Madaling pagkakaitaan.
To the west, the barbaric corruption in the government. Walang patawad, barya o milyon, talo-talo na! So anong direksiyon? Direksiyon ng sugal, sabong,tong-its, mahjong, casino!!! Communal properties being sold to shrewd businessmen. Can you imagine barangay officials certifying ownerships of land-grabbers at P100,000.00? Tapos, eyeing for a higher post pa sa bayan natin. What is happening to our municipality? Nakakasuka!!! Ano motto? KAYANG-KAYANG KUMITA KUNG SILA-SILA!!!
And to the east, projects promised to the constituents but unfulfilled until now. The Organic Agri. Project, Ano na update? Obviously, FLOP!!! Laki ng pera na nawala! Sangkatutak na seminars, forums, mga palpak na showcases, eh,. saan na? Mga chong, ang staple food ng taga-Baras ay hindi ang organic rice ninyo, kundi NFA rice na pinatungan pa rin ang presyo ng mga walang habag sa mamamayan. Magkakaroon muli sila ng concern sa mga mamamayan pagdating na naman ng eleksiyon. Ngayon, Bamboo Propagation daw naman!!! Ha ha ha ha!!! MAY DIREKSIYON NGA!!!
madel said
am November 10 2008 @ 10:07 am
i just want to know if u have a contact no of your municipal jail or tel no of the office of the mayor of rizal. thanks.
dimplez said
am November 17 2008 @ 9:17 am
ask ko lng po if how can i get some info.tungkol sa mga kinasal jan sa baras as civil,,may gusto lng po kasi ako malaman if its true dat paul lester cruz layug is legally married to olga (i dont know the surname of the girl)pls.check the profile of this guy…aasahan ko po ang sagot nyo..tnx
Jorge Alberto said
am November 20 2008 @ 2:42 am
Hello!!
Do you know where I can find a street map of Baras or Morong Rizal???
I’m also looking for an apartment or accomodatio to stay long time around Baras or Rizal, Please, let me know where I can find that info. Thanks!!
Greetings from Mexico!!!
Jorge Alberto