The Palawan Trip: Bakers Hill and Mitra's Ranch

This is the fourth part of our 5-days-4-nights Palawan Trip.

We started our 4th day in Palawan waking up early and planning our itinerary for our do-it-yourself city tour. From Go Hotels we hailed a tricycle going to Baker's Hill which costs 60php. Since we started really early, when we got there, the stores and restaurants were still closed. Talk about tough luck haha. We just took some pictures at the entrance and decided to go to Mitra's Ranch and then come back after.

Baker's Hill Sign Board

One of the many statues inside Baker's Hill

And one of the many restaurants inside

Anyway, Mitra's Ranch is just near Baker's Hill. We tried walking towards it but the road was uphill so we hailed a tricycle again which costs 10php/person. Again, another tough luck because when we got a tricycle, the Ranch was just around 2-3 minutes away from us haha.

The driver told us that the ranch was owned by the late house speaker Ramon Mitra & his son, Baham Mitra. It's open to the public and there is no entrance fee. Quite generous of the family to allow that. Since it's located in Sta. Monica Heights, you will be able to get a great view of Puerto Princesa. The air is clean and he environment was very relaxing. There's a zipline inside the ranch but we didn't try it. There are also various horses and cows. On top of the ranch is the house of the Mitra Family which was also very beautiful to look at.

The view deck/house

Zipline area

The amazing view from the top

Horsie!

After some picture taking we went back to Baker's Hill to see if it's open already, via the tricycle that we previously got, so that's 10php/person again. Luckily, when we got there, the bakery was open so we bought some baked goodies. We also went to the back of the place and saw that there are numerous statues and plants also. We spent some time there just sitting and observing the views while eating their baked goodies. It was also quite relaxing although after some time, you'd realize the many mosquito bites that you already have on your legs and arms. We could say that Baker's Hill is not only just a pasalubong center, it's also a mini amusement park. By the way, their specialty is the hopia so buy a lot! Also, Baker's Hill is closed every Monday so take note of that!

Great place for picture taking

Great place for picture taking

This flower arrangement are scattered all around the place

Up next: The continuation of our city tour. Crocodile Farm and Binuatan Creations!

How to get to Baker's Hill and Mitra's Ranch:

1. You could hire a tricycle/van/multicab or..
2. Go to Rizal St. From there, ride a jeep with the signboard "Irawan". Tell the driver to drop you at the intersection going to Baker's Hill or Mitra's Ranch. From there, hire another tricycle to take you to both the places.

Read more:
The Palawan Trip: Honda Bay Tour
The Palawan Trip: El Nido Tour
The Palawan Trip: Puerto Princesa Underground River
The Palawan Trip: Crocodile Farm, Binuatan Creation, and Balinsasayaw Restaurant
The Palawan Trip: Plaza Cuartel and Baywalk
The Palawan Trip: Summary Of Our Trip