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Getting to Port Barton from the Poblacion of San Vicente, Palawan

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After our trip to Boayan Island we planned to move to Port Barton next. There are no direct roads that links the two barangays. We have 2 options either we take the van going to Roxas then ride the jeep there or wait for the boat coming from Port Barton to arrive and wait again for it to go back to Port Barton.

Port of Poblacion, San Vicente

It was already 10:30AM when we arrived at the Poblacion from Boayan Island. The jeep leaves to Port Barton from Roxas at around 11AM and Roxas is still a good 2 hours away. Facing facts, it’s not possible if we do that route. So all we had to do was wait for more than 4 hours until the boat going to Port Barton leaves. It was a long wait, but we decided to eat the waiting away. Below are instructions on how to get to Port Barton from Poblacion of San Vicente and vice versa. If you’re staying in Port Barton and you want to visit the Longest Beach in the Philippines for a day trip, this post may help you. Port Barton to Poblacion By Boat There’s a boat that leaves around 9AM from Port Barton that will head to the Poblacion of San Vicente. The schedule is not that clear so it would be better if you coordinate with the Tourist Assitance Center to know the schedule. The name of the boat is Magdalena. Fare is 100 Pesos per person for locals and 150 Pesos per person for foreigners. Travel time is approximately 1 hour.

The Magdalena at Poblacion of San Vicente

If the schedule is not fit for your schedule you can hire a boat with the boatmans under the Tourist Assistance Center. Usual price is 1,500 Pesos for 4 pax but prices are negotiable. Travel time is approximately 1 hour.

Where to Stay in Poblacion, San Vicente, Palawan

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Believe it or not, we stayed in a 55 Pesos/person/night dormitory type lodge inside the Public Market compound of Poblacion of San Vicente, Palawan.

It was a humble dormitory room inside the compound of their public market with only a banig (mat) and a pillow as bedding. For someone like me who’s more comfortable sleeping on a hard bed than the really soft ones this place is a sweet dream come true. It’s the cheapest I have seen in the country.

In front of the Public Market Dormitory

There are no lockers, so you must bring your stuff with you always, especially the important ones.

The bathroom are located outside and you’ll be sharing it with other people inside the market.

There’s also a time limit on how long you should stay outside the Public Market premises as they close the market compound gates at 10PM.

The room for men and women are separated.

Would I recommend travelers to stay in the Public Market Dormitory? Not really. Though it is open for anyone, the reason why this dormitory type of lodging is made is for the residents of San Vicente who got stranded in Poblacion. But if you want to stay there I won’t stop you. 🙂

Where would I recommend travelers to stay?

There are many options you can choose from when you want to stay in Poblacion of San Vicente but here are 3 of my recommended affordable lodgings.

John Eric Inn

What I like about John Eric Inn is that it’s located at the heart of town and only about 150 meters from the public market and the port. They also have 24 hours electricity. But what I really love about John Eric Inn is the price, it’s only 300 Pesos per night per person for 3 pax.

Rates

300 Pesos/room/night Fan Room with private CR
+50 Pesos/pax/night for extra pax exceeding 3 pax.

Contact Number: 0912-253-5224

Notes

  • They have electricity 24 hours.
  • There’s an internet shop nearby. 30 Pesos/hour.
  • There’s also a sari-sari stores nearby which is open from 6AM to 9PM.

How to get to Poblacion, San Vicente, Palawan

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Van going to San Vicente, Palawan from Puerto Princesa

The Poblacion of San Vicente, Palawan is the jumpoff for Boayan Island and where the longest beach in the Philippines can be located. You can also visit an ostrich farm, Little Baguio Falls, an airport and a dairy farm there. From Puerto Princesa From Puerto Princesa, you can ride a bus or a van going to the Poblacion of San Vicente, Palawan

Vans Bus
Fare is 300 Pesos per person.Travel Time is 4 hours.

Virus Vans Schedule: 4AM and 1PM

Contact #: 0921-598-8611 (John), 0928-931-2963 (Joseph)

Savior Vans Schedule: 7AM, 9AM, 11AM and 1PM

Contact #: 0946-268-8877 (Charlie)

Cathy Vans Schedule: 7AM and 1PM

Contact #: 0908-772-7633 (Remi Langit)

Savior and Cathy passes by the town of Alimanguan, San Vicente when there is a passenger going there. Fare to Alimanguan from Puerto Princesa is 250 Pesos.

Vans may be air-conditioned or non-air-conditioned, depending on the mood of the driver. But you’re in Palawan where there is abundance of fresh air, so it’s best to have no air-conditioning. 🙂

 There’s only one bus ferrying passengers from Puerto Princesa to San Vicente, Palawan.

San Isidro Express Schedule: 6AM and 1PM

Travel Time is 5-6 hours Fare is 200 Pesos per person. The 1PM bus passes by Alimanguan.

Contact #: 0919-445-5021 (Randy Hugo)

Vans and buses are located at San Jose Terminal, Puerto Princesa. To get to San Jose Terminal from Puerto Princesa Town Proper ride a multicab going to San Jose Terminal at Junction 1 or at Jollibee. Fare is 12 Pesos and Travel Time is 10 minutes. How to go back to Puerto Princesa from San Vicente Poblacion The terminal where you can find the bus and vans in San Vicente Poblacion is in their Public Market.