Panuluyan Farmstay in Sta. Cruz, Marinduque 

Marinduque has been lengthy referred to as the vacation spot to witness the annual Moryonan Lenten Rites, and I by no means knew what else may be discovered within the quaint however charming province island till the Division of Tourism Area 4B MIMAROPA invited us for a familiarization tour. This tour included a visit Panuluyan Farmstay, within the highlands, on the coronary heart of the municipality of Sta. Cruz.

The very imaginative and prescient of Panuluyan Farmstay originates from the attractive phrase “Panunuluyan” which symbolizes the Filipino tradition of coming dwelling, sleeping soundly in a kubo, and simply hanging out at dwelling together with your family members over native home-cooked meals. That is precisely the idea of the place – they need the visitors to expertise peaceable rustic farm residing. The farm options numerous crops and greens, however what most visitors come again to are the goodies produced utilizing their harvest from the cacao farm. They serve chocolate-infused dishes and drinks!

At current, they’re additionally providing their unbelievable model of B&B or Banig and Breakfast. They’ve huts or the standard kubo, not cottages, and banig or woven mats as a substitute of mattresses – precisely like a Filipino sleeping necessities earlier than. That is additionally as a result of they made good use of what’s out there round as a substitute of outsourcing. For those who can’t sleep with out an air conditioner, don’t fear! The cool mountain air will certainly lull you to sleep as attested by the opposite visitors. Charges for the Banig & Breakfast begin at P1850 for two with a free day tour entry go, breakfast, and free use of their facilities.

Within the morning, you’ll get up to the sound of the wind and birds and the attractive view of the mountains with the farm surroundings round whereas indulging of their easy however scrumptious breakfast that includes their particular sizzling tsokolate.

Greater than only a enterprise, Panuluyan is a farmstay with nice advocacy. Except for championing sustainability with their no plastic marketing campaign, they launched the PANALO sa TATLO AgriTech-Tourism Sustainability mannequin that teaches their companion farmers diversify their crops, create merchandise, and at last have their very own Panuluyan and host a farmstay on their very own cacao or abaca farms which might help them earn extra. It’s awe-inspiring how a few of them ultimately realized make goodies, even innovate recipes, and make the most of what the farm can deliver.

After the orientation upon our arrival, we acquired a tasting tray stuffed with a few of Panuluyan Farmstay’s specialties, such because the Choco Leche Flan, a bit of their goodies, and Marinduque’s delight arrowroot cookie dipped in chocolate.

How To Go To Panuluyan Farmstay

Aboard a non-public automobile, we reached it after an hour guided by maps on-line. We have been booked with Dream Favor Journey and Excursions and skilled a hassle-free journey. That is the best choice as a result of getting on public transportation might take too lengthy as they are going to await the automobiles to be stuffed with passengers earlier than going.

Though tedious, DIY journeys are completely attainable! In case you are coming straight from the Balanacan Port, journey the jeepney that may go by the municipality of Sta. Cruz. Journey time is kind of an hour. Then, ask the motive force’s help to drop you off downtown after which hail a tricycle to take you to Panuluyan Farmstay. Journey time is kind of quarter-hour. Jeepney fare is roughly about P50-100, and the tricycle will almost definitely be round P200 per approach, or it might additionally depend upon how effectively you possibly can haggle.

Day tour at Panuluyan Farmstay

For those who’re pressed for time, you may as well go on a day tour for an entrance price of solely P75 on weekdays and P100 on weekends and holidays. Children aged 7 and beneath are 50% off the grownup charges. This entry lets you use the Panuluyan huts with no restrict, go to the Azotea Eatery and take a look at their chocolate-infused dishes, benefit from the attractive views, and roam round the entire farmstay.

Personally, I’d return right here to have an in a single day keep, benefit from the view for an extended time, and take a look at the ‘hilik-himbing’ method utilizing the kubo and banig for sleeping that they’ve been taking delight in!

Panuluyan Farmstay

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