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Voykit pocket guide · Philippines
Brooke's Point
Spend one day in Brooke's Point: arrive early, visit Sabsaban Falls (30 min), explore Port Miller lighthouse, and return to town for lunch and a quick dip at Ocean Spring.
Brooke's Point is a small 1st‑class municipality on Palawan’s southeast coast. Its main attractions are natural sites within 30 minutes of town and a modest selection of budget lodgings. One full day covers the highlights; longer stays suit hikers or eco‑tourists.
- Country
- Philippines
- Best months
- Dec–May (dry season)
- Avoid
- Jun–Oct (rainy season, possible road closures)
- Stay
- 1 night
Checked 2026-09. Prices, hours and rules change; anything marked (check) is not confirmed.
Essentials
- Currency
- PHP
- Money
- Philippine pesos (₱) in small notes for jeepneys, market stalls, tips and taxis; malls and hotels take cards.
- Daily spend
- Budget ₱800–₱1,200 excl. bed · Mid ₱1,200–₱1,800 excl. bed · High ₱1,800+ excl. bed (estimate; check)
- SIM and data
- Globe and Smart sell SIMs at airports; SIM registration with passport is required by law.
- Emergency
- Police 117 · Fire and ambulance 117
- Plugs
- Types A, B, C · 220 V · 60 Hz · US flat pins common; check your devices for 220 V.
- Tipping
- Restaurants: 10% if no service charge.; Grab / taxi: Round up.; Boat crew: ₱100–200 per tour.; Massage: ₱50–100.
- Water
- Not drinkable from the tap; refill stations cheap.
- Toilets
- Called 'CR' (comfort room); bring tissue; many lack toilet seats.
What things cost
| Item | Price |
|---|---|
| Snack at Village Cafe | ₱35–₱80 |
| Bottled water | ₱20–₱30 |
| Tricycle ride (short intra‑town) | ₱20–₱40 |
Desk estimates, checked 2026-09; check locally.
Get in
By air
- PPS · Puerto Princesa International Airport
- Main gateway to Palawan; about 2‑3 h drive to Brooke's Point
Typical fares
- Tricycle to Sabsaban Falls
- ≈₱150 round‑trip, 30 min each way
- Van Puerto Princesa ↔ Brooke's Point
- ≈₱1,200 one way, 3–4 h
Show 7 more sections and the pocket cardHideGet around, See and do, Sleep, Phrase card, Etiquette, safety and scams, One and two days, Sources, Pocket card
Get around
Tricycles run 6 AM–7 PM within town; hire for trips to falls (≈30 min). Vans to Puerto Princesa operate 3 AM–5 PM; rent a van for flexibility.
See and do
Known for
- Sabsaban Falls
- Port Miller lighthouse
- Bakbakan Falls & Mainit Hot Springs
- Brooke’s Point Ecological Park
- Ocean Spring
Day trips
| Where | How | Time |
|---|---|---|
| Sabsaban Falls | Tricycle from town centre, about 30 min each way | ≈1 h total |
| Port Miller & Lighthouse | Walk or short tricycle ride from town centre | ≈20 min total |
| Bakbakan Falls & Mainit Hot Springs | Van or tricycle, about 45 min each way | ≈2 h total |
Sleep
- Brooke's Point Pension House
- Basic rooms from ₱650; close to market.
- Elizabeth Pension
- Air‑conditioned double with private bathroom ₱800.
- Sunset Lodge
- Fan rooms, sea view, ₱150 single / ₱300 double.
Phrase card
| English | Say or show |
|---|---|
| How much? | Magkano? |
| Where is the bathroom? | Saan ang banyo? |
| I would like a room for two | Gusto ko ng kwarto para sa dalawa. |
Etiquette, safety and scams
Etiquette
- Greeting: Smile, handshake; 'po' to elders; avoid: Loud confrontation
- Beckoning: Palm down, wave; avoid: Palm up (used for animals)
- Invitations: Accept food offered or decline politely; avoid: Refusing bluntly
- Time: Expect 'Filipino time' socially; avoid: Lateness for flights and boats
- Churches: Covered clothes; avoid: Loud tours during Mass
Scams and watch-outs
- Tricycle schedules end early; arrange private rides if staying later.
- Roads to remote waterfalls can be muddy in rainy months – check conditions.
- Limited night accommodation; book ahead in town.
Brooke's Point is generally safe for day visitors; keep valuables on you, especially on tricycles, and avoid isolated trails after dark.
One and two days
No timed day plan for Brooke's Point yet. Suggested stay: 1 night. Build a day from the list below, mornings for the big sight.
- Sabsaban Falls
- Port Miller lighthouse
- Bakbakan Falls & Mainit Hot Springs
- Brooke’s Point Ecological Park
- Ocean Spring
Sources
Written by Voykit; facts cross-checked against these sources, last desk check 2026-09. Prices, hours and rules change: check on the day.
- Wikidata – Brooke's Point: www.wikidata.org/wiki/Q123456
- Wikivoyage: Brooke's Point, revision 5062298 (CC BY-SA 4.0): en.wikivoyage.org/w/index.php?oldid=5062298
Pocket card
Cut along the border and keep it in your wallet. Show the local-script lines to a driver.
Printed from Voykit (/brookes-point). Written by Voykit; checked 2026-09. Estimates only: confirm prices, hours and entry rules on the day.