Skyscrapers are awesome. Modern architecture leaves me in awe. But nothing, and I mean NOTHING– can take away my odd penchant for old, abandoned buildings and ruins.
I have this unexplainable fascination with any worn down structures; houses, temples, schools, hospitals– the creepier it looks, the better. I find beauty in mossy walls and broken doors. My curiosity sparks from the graffitis on the wall. My imagination goes wild when I find anything bizarre. I’m obsessed with stories, and I know even the most forgotten places holds its own secret history. And maybe that’s exactly why I’m drawn to them. They’re like unsolved mysteries.
You can imagine my excitement when I found an abandoned resort right on the shore of a forgotten beach. Talipanan beach is the beach furthest away from Puerto Galera’s main hub, White Beach. It’s about 30-40 minute walk away, and although others find it challenging, because of bouldering rocks here and there, it’s a very tolerable walk. Granted of course that I did it on a cloudy day. It’s not the cleanest beach, although a few minutes walk away from it is my favorite beach in town, which I’ll tell you about another time.
I came across only one couple visiting the beach when I was there. It’s a hidden little spot which I couldn’t help but enjoy not only because of this amazing ruins I found, but also because of the fact that it was right next to a beach, literally, where I can hear the sound of the waves and jump into the ocean if I wanted to. A few of my favorite things in one spot definitely makes a good, successful day of adventure to me.
I do not know anything about these resorts. I don’t know how long they’ve been there, or how long they’ve been abandoned. I am completely clueless on whether they didn’t even finish building them, or if they just simply went out of business. I didn’t bother asking around because like I’ve said, I like that they remain a mystery to me. There are three main buildings next to each other. It looks like each building could have been three different rooms. They’re small and doesn’t have much secret corners to offer, yet they’ve got my imagination all riled up.
Graffitis are all over. Vandalized with names and words I do not understand, they add a nice little chic touch to these relinquished structures. Still, the spooky vibe I usually like to chase after when I explore abandoned buildings is there. I’d let some photos speak for itself;
Since the sun was hiding behind the thick gloomy monsoon clouds, we decided to walk back all the way to White Beach for lunch. We passed by a lot of big rocks that looked quite beautiful, a beach where locals reside, and an area where a few big resorts and hotels are located. I must say, I’ve been to Puerto Galera a lot of times, but I haven’t really seen this side of it. It’s very humbling, really, to be reminded that there are definitely so many things to discover regardless of how much I think I’ve already seen…
How To Reach Talipanan Beach:
From Manila, take a bus headed to Batangas Port where there are plenty of boats that goes to Puerto Galera. From White Beach, Puerto Galera, it takes at least 30-45 minutes walk. You can also charter a tricycle for 100php ($2) one way.
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I am surprised that the building is soooo near the beach! An old abandoned building like that would be a great place to slip away with my hubby to have some uninterrupted private time. *giggles*
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Haha just watch out for the mosquitos!
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I immediately recognized this spot from your pictures — it was one of my favorite spots from my first trip to the Philippines! I love ruins as well, so I had a great time climbing all over and exploring the place. You got some great shots here, thanks for sharing!
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Glad you like it, Nathan. I had a great time exploring its creepy corners too. Glad to know I’m not the only one who finds beauty in ruins.
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Wow, that’s crazy!! What a discovery. The abandoned building in ‘paradise’ are so haunting. What a mystery — I’m so curious about their demise! I live in Detroit, so I am VERY accustomed to abandoned buildings, dilapidated homes, and compromised structures. It’s fun to explore, but always sad to see.
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Oh wow I would definitely enjoy Detroit then! That is really sad though as I’m sure the history of how they ended up dilapidated and abandoned isn’t so beautiful.
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Love it. I can’t travel but I can through you ha-ha. I too love to see things like this, gets my mind wondering trying to figure out and picture how it used to be.
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Haha I’m glad you could live vicariously through me 🙂
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Abandoned places and objects make for some of the most amazing photos, don’t they? I used to take photos as a kid by abandoned structures and pipes next to a small beach that was down the road from my house. And in Maine by Portland Head Light, there are abandoned forts I always took photos of. I love these photos from your abandoned findings!
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Thank you. And yes aren’t they just so photogenic? They’re fun ways to practice my amateur photography 🙂
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hihihihi!!! love love love them too! I love finding rustic abandoned houses in the wilderness, they are soo picturesque!!! 😀
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YES they’re seriously so mysterious which makes them look so pretty in my eyes.
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I also enjoy going to abandoned places but then again I am easily creeped out. There is something about those buildings that draws me to explore them ( only when I am with someone though). I love that this one was painted and all that and it is really sad when you see nice things like this and then you realize people are vandalizing it. WHY?
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I kinda like the vandalism just a little bit. It adds more eerie character to it!
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I totally feel the same! Those old buildings have history. And the decay is so natural, like the aging of humans. Really cool photos!
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Beautifully said and completely agreed!
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What a super cool place. I also love to come across different places that no one else has discovered yet. Thanks for sharing this very picturesque spot.
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Glad you like it 🙂
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Ahhh abandoned places. ❤
And by the beach? That's perfection right there. I love the feeling of untold stories, they just seem to linger in the air.
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It was the beach that made this abandoned find so unique!
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You got it. The unresolved secret mysteries. It’s like trying to know how the people live a life in that old building. The scents and aroma of the food they shared on the table. The footsteps of the children running upstairs…. Stories, untold stories you can feel just by looking at the ruins. 🙂
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Exactly. I like letting my imagination run wild with the possibility of the past.
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The photos are lovely. But I’m not sure I would’ve been as appreciative of those graffitis as you are. In my experience, they usually stick with pee.
I like old abandoned places too, It’s like art. 🙂
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I was afraid it was going to be that way but I’m glad it smelled nothing like pee!
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Wow all these photos are stunning!! I love finding rustic abandoned houses!!!
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Thank you 🙂
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So close to the beach… and yet abandoned! kinda sad. Hope these buildings get a facelift.
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It’s so beautiful in its own way somehow 🙂
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I love abandoned places! This is just so cool, I need to try to go on an abandoned place hunt!
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My favorite kind of hunt!
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Have you been to pagudpod? I remember seeing a few abandoned resorts on our way there, but we didn’t have time to stop and take photos. It’s not my thing, but I can see why these places charm you, the mystery makes it even more intriguing.
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Yes I’ve been to Pagudpod once and awww I wish I would have seen those abandoned resorts! About to goole them right now!
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Old and abandoned building have this inexplicable charm. They are full of mystery and people can’t help but be curious. They are definitely fascinating!
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Anything rustic and mysterious are so eye catching!
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Old buildings I agree but abandoned old buildings, not my genre. I find them quite creepy.
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Creepy is one of my favorite genre 🙂
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While I am game for spooky stuff, my wife is not. If she was with me, we would never leave White Beach to explore these remote abandoned places. – fRed
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Just buy her a massage by the beach– that’ll give you enough time to explore, hehe.
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It may be a bit remote but the good part here is it’s isolated where you can have more privacy. The building may have already a lot of stories in its wall and could be a good site to visit.
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Yes, and we went there it was during a typhoon so we had the place to ourselves 🙂
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It looks sad. You wonderfully captured the feel of the place. Might be a good place for those dramatic shots. I can imagine some OOTD poses in this place. hehehe -katrina centeno
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If it looks good in the pictures, I’m all about it 🙂
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Hmmm sayang. If this is my property, I’d love to develop this one. Or maybe there’s a creepy story? Haha interesting! Great discovery! 😀
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I know right? Thanks Raymond.
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I would love to visit this place looks so quiet for some good time and does it looks scary in the evening. Place looks nice for some photoshoot.
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I’m sure it’s scary especially when it’s dark!
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Omg that looks really scary and unsafe. lol I’m just over reacting. It just feels a bit haunted. 😛
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Lol probably, but I like discovering haunted places. Even better if it is 🙂
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Beautiful photos! I love the art they hold also, old places like this is one of my favorite places to be!
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Yes!! Thank you.
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These abandoned resorts on the beach is pretty cool for photoggraphy and arts.
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Oh absolutely!
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I love how your editing made the old buildings stand out even more! What a cool photo session! 😀
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Thank you 🙂
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This is like one of those Enid Blyton mystery story books location… Love the feeling of the buildings, but definitely won’t try to go there at night! It’ll be too scary!
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Definitely not going without a reliable lamp!
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Amazing! I’ve got the same fascination too! Infact we’re really hoping to hit up some of those abandoned ghost towns in Malta!
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Oh wow Malta sounds like the perfect spot for ghost towns! Excited for you guys 🙂
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I like them a lot! They can be very charming! I saw some of them, and indeed they look great in pictures 🙂
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I’d love to know the history of a place like this. For me, it’s the history that brings a deeper understanding and appreciation for what I’m seeing. Thanks for sharing!
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I completely agree, Jackie!
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A great finding. Loving the wall paintings.
Recently visited an haunted fort and realized such places says a lot abt the associated glorious past.
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Oooh that sounds like an awesome adventure!
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That place looks so creepy… I wouldn’t like to explore it. Give me a piece of beach and it will be a paradise.
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Just a few minutes walk away and you got yourself a beach all to yourself 🙂
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I think most of us just walk past old, abandoned buildings without much thought. I love how you found the beauty in this one though!
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Thank you. I have a thing for the unnoticed beauties 🙂
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I’m obsessed with old abandoned buildings too! My dad used to take us on these dangerous ‘adventures’ as kids and we’d explore places just like this!
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That sounds like the perfect childhood adventure!
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It would be so amazing to know how they ended up like that right? Such a haunted and mysterious place. even the weather played its part in making them look even more fascinating
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I let my imagination run wild and created my own version of its history in my head 🙂
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This sounds incredible! We also have a huge fascination with exploring abandoned places, and living in Florida this was an awsome place for it – we discovered a bunch of old abandoned buildings throughout the Everglades which I think were once sites for missiles during the US face off with Cuba in the 60’s. Something like that. I would love to get to Manila to start taking some of these trips!! Thanks for the continued inspiration Erica!
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That sounds awesome, Meg! Those are definitely my favorite kind of discoveries– other than virgin beaches. Get to Manila asap, but don’t stay there too long. The islands are the best part 🙂
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I am definitely fascinated by abandoned places, but they are really more creepy to me than intriguing. There’s something very sad about seeing an old place go into disrepair and begin to decay and fall apart.
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I agree. But the creepier a place is, the more fascinated I am actually 🙂
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For some reason, I find this place really creepy. Must be because it’s almost Halloween. 🙂
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It really was. Which I loved 🙂
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It’s sad to see abandoned places, no matter where they are. But we have to be objective and see everything that is out there 🙂
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I love to find abandoned buildings too and explore them. They always seem to be so inviting. There was one building in Boracay Station 3 that i managed to avoid security and spent a few hours wandering around the building and grounds. Amazing place it was.
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Wow, they all seem like they deserve some restoration works!
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