On our third day in Palawan, we went to a mangrove eco-park in Marimegmeg, El Nido. The owners of the resort where we stayed, the Orange Pearl at the Marimegmeg Beach, owns another resort about a 3 to 5-minute drive from the Marimegmeg Beach. It is located in a mangrove area. The resort will open sometime this month, June 2014. According to the owners, and if I am not mistaken, the rates for their guesthouses would be around Php 5,000.00 per family room, good for 3 pax. The owners also told us that they are planning a package that would include stays in both their beach and eco-park resorts.
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| Eco-Park Guesthouses |
The owners constructed a narrow bamboo bridge amidst the mangrove trees that ends up at the water area leading to the open sea. A small, motorized boat could ferry visitors around.
Walking along the bamboo bridge surrounded by mangrove trees is a first-time experience for me, as well as touring a mangrove area via boat. The air is definitely cleaner, as the mangroves provide 10x more oxygen. I was glad we went there. My spirit was refreshed, my mind got clearer, my heart was energized. It was a leisurely, calming walk. On the other hand, the boat tour was exciting, at least for me, since I was so looking forward to seeing the water widen into the open sea.
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| View from the boat ride |
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| The open sea! |
Since the Eco-Park is yet to open, I am not sure if tourists can go there on a whim. Or if there is a fee to gain entry at the Park. We were able to go to the Eco-Park because we were guests of the owners. For inquiries, you may contact the Orange Pearl Resort. They are listed at Agoda.com.
