Boracay's Famous Talipapa

We arrived in the afternoon around 2 PM. We decided to take a rest first at the hotel before we will start to roam around the island. After that, we will search the famous talipapa and tried the paluto dining experience.

We decided to start looking at the beach. And we were happy to see this corner. We followed the crowd and move inside but then all we've seen were souvenir items. We realized that we were lost so we asked one of the vendors. Most vendors here were Muslims. The kind lady told us that this talipapa had a big letter D and we should find the talipapa with small letter "d". She patiently instructed us the direction on where to go to find the 'd Talipapa where we can dine.

The information we had earlier was not enough for we passed this passage way (photo below) until we asked a security guard in one of the beach front hotel. We head back again until we finally find this corner. The opening was small and can be easily miss. We even hesitated at the entrance but then we were lost already so it will not matter if we will lost it again. We can always asked questions and so far the people around were very helpful.

But this time we were at the right place and what a relief! After a long walk we finally find our way!! 

There were plenty of sea foods for us to choose from. Giant lobsters, crabs and different species of big fishes, shrimps, squids, etc. were all over the place. Our group was health conscious so we go for fishes. All around the talipapa were dining places where you can request your food to be cooked for fee. The charges were per kilo depending on how you wanted it to be cooked which ranges from P 150.00 (simple dishes) to P 250.00.

While we find some space on this busy restaurant, my sisters shop on the talipapa. Buy the way talipapa is a local term which means market. The fishes here are fresh and have excellent quality. It was pricey but as the blog says they are far cheaper compared to those served at beach front restaurant. 

There are also plenty of fruits and vegetables around. The mangoes here are from Guimaras and they are so sweet and tasty. They are the best mangoes in the country and I super love the taste even if mango is not my favorite fruit. After tasting the famous Guimaras mangoes, it is now at the top of my list of favorite fruits.

Finally, here comes our soup. I apologize for this is the only food photo I have here. We had been on the road from 6AM to 2PM. Plus the smell of the food makes us hungrier than ever so we forget the perfect photo moment. Fresh fishes taste sweet,ultra delicious and greatest ever. You should try this place if you have longed for it and eagerly want the experience again.

This place may not looked like a fine dining experience but it was. We were super "busog" (full tummy) and satisfied with the food. We were grateful that we were given the opportunity to dine here together as a family. Our family bonding experience continues in Boracay and I will be sharing more of it in my upcoming blogs.