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 Traveller's Tales: Restaurants and eating places in Palawan, Philippines
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| Guest has requested to remain anonymous |
16 May 2005 |
Stayed at Legend Hotel Palawan, The - Palawan, Philippines.
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Went to Sabang to visit the subterranean river. It was an exhilirating experience.
Visited Manila Flame Restaurant right next to the hotel - great ambience and very nice staff. Of course we were there too early at 7pm and we were the only customers by then. We left at 10pm when other customers started to arrive.
Great sea food at Badjao Restaurant, too! It is far from the hotel but we were lucky to meet one creative tricycle driver who offered to fetch us to and from hotel. Made the whole experience exceptional.
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| M Legaspi |
10 February 2004 |
Stayed at Legend Hotel Palawan, The - Palawan, Philippines.
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Before I came to Palawan, I read a few travel guides on Puerto Princesa. I emailed a safari cruiser and a writer as well---Bruce Curran, and he referred me to Chikee Denosta, manager of the Palawan Airport Village hotel.
My friend and I got to Puerto a few minutes after 9:00 am on a bright Sunday. I met Chikee later on before checking in the Legend Hotel. A few minutes later, we were out discovering the city.
Puerto Princesa (meaning Princess of Ports) is a bustling industrious city. Its main source of income is tourism and agriculture. Our first stop was the Butterfly Garden. Here, we actually saw a butterfly getting out of the cocoon and mating butterflies. (We were supposed to go to the Crocodile Farm, but it's closed on Sundays.) Next stop was the house of deceased former Senator Mitra. The house had a good view of the Honda Bay, so we took a few pictures there.
It was just after 11am. Next stop is Honda Bay. We set out to Sta. Lourdes Wharf, where the docking station was located. Honda Bay consists of about 9 islands: Cowrie, Bat Island, Luli (for Lulubog-Lilitaw) Island, Meara Marina, Starfish Island, Snake Island, Pandan Island and Dos Palmas. Our tour (Php 600.00) included Pandan, Snake and Starfish. Some of the islands you can get in free, while some you have to pay an entrance fee. Dos Palmas is the most expensive. In Pandan Island, we did a bit of swimming, sunbathing and snorkelling. We then sailed to Snake Island--an island name because of the way it was shaped. I love Snake Island. There, you can snorkel and feed the fish. They will really come to you! Plus the view was amazing--clear white sand stretched in the shape of a snake. It was a beauty. Finally, we went to Starfish Island. In fact, we came upon a starfish already at Snake Island, but here there were more. Just so sad that rain poured that afternoon, so we got stuck on the sheds.
When we got back to the Wharf, our tricycle man was there. (We paid him Php 500.00 for the city tour, plus the ride to the wharf.) He brought us to VietVille (Little Saigon)-- a place where Vietnamese had found their homes after the time of wars. They serve great french bread for only Php 5.00 here! Afterwards, we were taken to a nearby hot springs resort. Here, you can rent a "room" which had a sort of hot springs jacuzzi in it. Rent ranges from Php 100 to Php 200 for any number of people.
We went back to the hotel to change for dinner. Chikee, my friend and I had dinner at Balinsasayaw (derived from a type of bird), where we heaped ourselves grilled squid, calamares and grilled pork liempo. After dinner, we went to the Palawan Airport Village Hotel and Kamarikutan Coffee and Art Gallery. Kamarikutan is known to be a sacred place, and every year, Joey Ayala plays here to chant some music.
Day one was finally over. Day 2: Underground River trip. If you’re less than 3, take the jeep. Earliest trip is at 6pm. Last trip from Sabang is at 2pm. (Bring also a packed lunch if you want.) After waiting for more than an hour at the San Jose loading station, we finally began our mountainous tour to Sabang. 2 hours after a very jerky jeepney ride, we were welcomed by the majestic view of South China sea. For travelers going to the Undergound River, you have to pay a Php 150.00 payment for the permit. Then another Php 500.00 for the boat ride. 6 people can be accommodated per boat, so the more, the cheaper. The boat ride (30 mins) will take you to the entrance of the Underground River. If you plan to stay overnight, you can rent a room at Sabang and take the trek to the Underground River. From a pump boat, you will have to switch to a paddle boat, for touring the Underground River. Again, our tourguide was very accommodating and he offered more information than I could handle. The Underground river is 8.5 km long, but the tour was only 1.5 km. Why? Because the boats need to go back in order to accommodate more travelers. The Underground River has one of the world's best limestone carvings and is one of the wonders of the world.
We got back to Puerto Princesa town proper around 430. We went straight to Nasin-aw White Beach to catch the setting sun. Here, beaches close at 6pm.
Dinner was late, but superb. We ate at KaLui's, a famed seafood restaurant at Rizal Avenue (where the airport was also located). We had shrimp, blue marlin and seafood sisig...yummy! For some late night fun, go to Kinabuch's. It’s a favorite hangout, mostly for students. It had a bar, billiards, and great music. People stay up there till 2 to 3 am. We stayed there for quite a while and ended the day at 1am. Phew!
For pasalubong, you can buy salted fish or cashew nuts. Buy at the airport or at the market.
It was a wonderful trip, I must say. Short and fun. We had made friends with most of the townspeople and learned a lot of things about Puerto Princesa and Palawan. I would really want to go back sometime soon.
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| R Rodelas |
20 January 2003 |
Stayed at Legend Hotel Palawan, The - Palawan, Philippines.
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Must go to restaurants: Balinsasayaw and Kalui restaurant,the subterrenean underground river (national park), Honda bay -it comprises of 12 small islands namely: the Pandan island best for swimming and picnic, the Snake island best for snorkeling, the Bat island best for adventure, and other islands which you can explore by boat.
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| A Baird |
30 December 2002 |
Stayed at Lagen Island Resort - Palawan, Philippines.
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Beautiful location. Very isolated so don't go if you want lots of bright lights and nightlife! Plenty of opportunity for island hopping to beautiful beaches, boat trips up mangrove rivers, visits to local town, etc. All meals are in resort as it is the only establishment on island.
Resort brilliantly organised dinner on the beach of another island and will also organise "picnic" (very simple word for a very elaborate lunch) lunches on other islands.
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| J L. faines, jr. |
05 June 2002 |
Stayed at Asiaworld Resort Hotel Palawan - Palawan, Philippines.
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We toured the Underground River and when island hopping. The food was okay. We found better options for dining within the city from talking with people that we met along our way.
Tour prices are around the same for all agencies.
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