Are you a fan of flower fields or sunflower lover? Planning a road trip to Quezon soon? Then you have to check out this new sunflower field in Brgy. Masin Sur Candelaria, Province.
Sunflower is a big yellow petal that is always compared to the bright sun. Seeking out positivity and strength, as the bloom turns to face the sun. So it is no surprise that sunflower farms are treated as tourist spots to remind people to always be positive.
The municipality of Candelaria in Quezon province now has an emerging tourist destination: the new Girasoles Farm. It was named “Girasoles”, which means ” sunflowers” in English because it is a sunflower farm that is planted with thousands of sunflowers blooming all year round. Candelaria is one of the most progressive municipalities in the Province.
Rudy Dean and his wife Mavivian, the owners of Girasoles, decided to convert their farmland into a blooming flower farm as their modest contribution to the town in terms of establishing a new tourist destination in the area. They turn it into a field that is full of vibrant colors, shapes, and textures.
Garisoles farm has already attracted thousands of visitors coming not only from the surrounding areas but as well as from other municipalities in the region, including visitors coming from urban areas likes Metro Manila.
The entrance to the place was cool, they had colorful umbrellas acting as roofs. Inside the farm, you will see different decorations set up which is a great place to take pictures to share with others. This is the perfect place for sunflower lovers and nature lovers. It’s quite obvious that the place is instagrammable.
Sunflower field also features other flowering attractions like bougainvillea and marigold plants which add a splash of color to the entire scene. Inside is also a small canteen serving local foods, potted plants, stunning flower bouquets, beautiful souvenirs, a shop selling vegetables and a wide array of seeds.
WHAT TO BRING:
☑sunglasses to protect your eyes from the sun’s harmful rays.
☑towels/handkerchief and extra shirt to stay cool throughout the day.
HOW TO GET THERE:
☑From Manila make your way to Lucena City. You can ride either Jam or Jac Liner Buses in Cubao.
☑From Lucena Grand Terminal, take a bus/jeep going to Candelaria Quezon. Fare: 30-35 pesos.
☑Alight at Puregold Candelaria
☑Ride a tricycle and tell the driver to drop you to Angel’s Sunflower Farm.
Fare: 40pesos
Entrance fee: 60pesos
Opening time: 7am- 6pm
☑If you have a private car, the place is very accessible to Waze and google maps.