CROCODILE FARM
The next stop for our city tour was The Crocodile Farm. This tourist spot is located in National Road in Barangay Irawan, Puerto Princesa City. From Baker's Hill, we hired a tricycle to get us to the intersection (10php/person) and from there we rode a jeep with the signboard "Irawan". Fare was 12php/person.
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When we got there, we waited for around 10 minutes for the next tour to start. The entrance fee was 40php/person and the tour, according to them, will last for 30 minutes. Another tough luck for us, we got joined by a big group of tourists so it was really noisy and crowded and we could not hear the tourist guide speaking. Anyway, at the lobby you would be greeted by a large crocodile skin and skeleton as well as a bone of a sperm whale. Exciting start for this tour I have to say!
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After that, we were taken to the "hatching house". Crocodiles here are grouped according to age and sizes. As you walk farther away, the crocodile becomes bigger. A bit of a warning also, do not lean too close to the pen or put your finger inside, the tour guide said that some crocodiles can jump and bite you. Yikes! After the hatching house, we were brought to the area where the large crocodiles are. And I mean, large! It was also a bit unnerving because you have to walk on a metal bridge and the crocodiles were just under it. This is where they also keep "Mac-Mac", the largest crocodile in Palawan and the largest in the Philippines before Lolong was discovered. After the tour, you could have your picture taken with a baby crocodile and a bear cat for a small fee. It's very, very safe and the bear cat is really cute, so don't miss an opportunity for a photo op before finishing the tour. You could also go around the nature park but we didn't try it since we have a limited time and it was very very hot.
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BINUATAN CREATIONS
After the crocodile farm, we rode a jeepney with the sign board "Pajara-Sta. Monica-Bunkhouse" to go to Binuatan Creations. Tell the driver to drop you off at Puerto Princesa School of Arts and Trade (PPSAT) which is at the road to Employees Village. We almost got lost but the other passengers were very nice and taught us the directions to the place. From the intersection, you can ride a tricycle to take you to Binuatan Creations (8php/person fare). This is where they manufacture handloom woven products raging from lacemats, table runners, wall finishing & window blinds, key chains, bags, handy bags, notepads, wallets, coin purse, hats, curtains, split curtain, arranged grass flowers and slippers. It's a bit pricey though but there are some products that are worth your money. These products are made from field grasses, amumuting, buri (palm tree), buntal fibers, buri sticks, coconut ginit, tikog grass, vetiver grass, arena grass, banana, daninel grass, florida grass and isay grass which is found all around Palawan. You can even go inside their weaving area and try how to weave.
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BALINSASAYAW RESTAURANT
After this, we worked up quite an appetite so we hailed a tricycle to take us to the city proper and we had our lunch at Balinsasayaw Restaurant. Balinsasayaw is named after the Balinsasayaw bird which is native in Palawan. The bird's saliva, used in making its nests, are the essential ingredient in making the famous nido soup also known as Bird's Nest Soup. We ordered Pansit and Liempo. The food was ok and the price was not that expensive. The ambiance was also nice, we were able to sit in a table located inside a kubo so it was a nice experience.
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Up next: Continuation of our city tour. Plaza Cuartel and Baywalk!
Read more:
The Palawan Trip:Honda Bay Tour
The Palawan Trip: El Nido Tour
The Palawan Trip: Puerto Princesa Underground River
The Palawan Trip: Baker's Hill and Mitra's Ranch
The Palawan Trip: Plaza Cuartel and Baywalk
The Palawan Trip: Summary Of Our Trip
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