I heard of it as a kid as a destination to most inter-island batel that brought products such as timber, among others from my hometown of San Jose, Occidental Mindoro. In 2006, I first had the opportunity to travel to Palawan and pay a visit to the place to visit some projects under DTI-CARP. I remember it as a sleepy town as we visited late lunchtime at the “food court” in the convention center and nothing was really happening then.
Popularly known as the source of the Pearl of Allah or the Pearl of Lau Tzu (Brgy. Oring-oring), and named after Sir James Brooke and that prominent pointed tip of Mt. Maruyog, Brooke’s Point is located 192 kilometers off Puerto Princesa City. As the Puerto Princesa Underground River (PPUR) gained more popularity from being a finalist to the new seven wonders of nature, the municipality hopes to get even just 10% of tourists visiting PPUR to explore its rich and unspoiled natural beauty. A lot of possibilities is waiting to be uncovered as listed in the history of its barangays.
The trees around the Brooke’s Point Municipal Hall is habitat to a lot of Mamamdyang bird. Noisily chirping their way playing around the dusky sky. I think this is a sign of the rich and good state of environment, not only in Brooke’s Point but in Palawan as a whole.
Our accommodation was at Mt. Maruyog Farm and Garden Resort where we were to have our dinner:
Dodoy Botong. This is tinolang manok using coconut water as soup base and served on slightly grilled coconut shell. The staff did not reveal when I asked whether the tinola was really cooked on the coconut itself, it was a “secret” she said.
Garlic Sugpo. There is a spicy version of this but this one did not have that spicy flavor. Still rich and delicious.
Pinais na Sada. Tanigue wrapped seasoned with onion, garlic, ginger, cinnamon leaves, salt and pepper wrapped in banana leaves. The pinais also known as pinangat I know was that of small galunggong seasoned with salt and wrapped in banana leaves. No water is added in cooking.
Mt. Maruyog Farm and Garden Resort receiving and dining area in the morning.
Our cottage cost us P1,000 which was enough to accommodate five persons; one queen size and one single bed on the ground and two on the loft. Comes with a big and good enough banyo. This does not cover breakfast though.
In the morning, you wake up to a perfect view of Mt. Maruyog.
And the rich flora and fauna located in its surroundings.
Brooke’s Point is definitely a must-visit place. It’s beaches is likewise a pristine place to be as sampled by this view of the sea from the Convention Center where the “foodcourt” I first came to know is located. With tourism and more, Brooke’s Point proves to really be a growth center in Southern Palawan.
Popularly known as the source of the Pearl of Allah or the Pearl of Lau Tzu (Brgy. Oring-oring), and named after Sir James Brooke and that prominent pointed tip of Mt. Maruyog, Brooke’s Point is located 192 kilometers off Puerto Princesa City. As the Puerto Princesa Underground River (PPUR) gained more popularity from being a finalist to the new seven wonders of nature, the municipality hopes to get even just 10% of tourists visiting PPUR to explore its rich and unspoiled natural beauty. A lot of possibilities is waiting to be uncovered as listed in the history of its barangays.
The trees around the Brooke’s Point Municipal Hall is habitat to a lot of Mamamdyang bird. Noisily chirping their way playing around the dusky sky. I think this is a sign of the rich and good state of environment, not only in Brooke’s Point but in Palawan as a whole.
Our accommodation was at Mt. Maruyog Farm and Garden Resort where we were to have our dinner:
Dodoy Botong. This is tinolang manok using coconut water as soup base and served on slightly grilled coconut shell. The staff did not reveal when I asked whether the tinola was really cooked on the coconut itself, it was a “secret” she said.
Garlic Sugpo. There is a spicy version of this but this one did not have that spicy flavor. Still rich and delicious.
Pinais na Sada. Tanigue wrapped seasoned with onion, garlic, ginger, cinnamon leaves, salt and pepper wrapped in banana leaves. The pinais also known as pinangat I know was that of small galunggong seasoned with salt and wrapped in banana leaves. No water is added in cooking.
Mt. Maruyog Farm and Garden Resort receiving and dining area in the morning.
Our cottage cost us P1,000 which was enough to accommodate five persons; one queen size and one single bed on the ground and two on the loft. Comes with a big and good enough banyo. This does not cover breakfast though.
In the morning, you wake up to a perfect view of Mt. Maruyog.
And the rich flora and fauna located in its surroundings.
Brooke’s Point is definitely a must-visit place. It’s beaches is likewise a pristine place to be as sampled by this view of the sea from the Convention Center where the “foodcourt” I first came to know is located. With tourism and more, Brooke’s Point proves to really be a growth center in Southern Palawan.
PhP 1,000 for 5 persons... wow... even without free breakfast, that's so cheap!
ReplyDeleteAnd the foods... wow, really look yummy!
Hope one day Kayin and I can give this place a visit!
Yes, it is really cheap. Malay mo kasama nyo ako ni Kayin pumunta dito hehehe. For me trips are best enjoyed with a buddy or two, para mas masaya. or else masaya din makakilala ng travelers on the road, adventurous ang dating!
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