The Iloilo Fish Port Complex (Fishing Port) is a major center of fish trading and marine products processing in the region. The fishing port is the traditional landing site of bag netters and other fishing bancas in Iloilo City and nearby towns. It houses the unloading and marketing facilities for fish and aquatic products both for local and foreign markets.
The post will focus more on the paluto part. It has become famous for friends and family to come here for dinner. The prices are cheaper than the upscale restaurants making it ideal for group celebrations.
How to Paluto?
- Find the talipapa area (market).
- Buy the fish and other seafood you want to have. You can buy per kilo. There are various stalls you can choose from. Prices vary on the price monitoring of the week.
- Find the paluto stalls in the end part of the talipapa.
- Take the seafood you bought to the paluto stall of your choice and instruct them how you want the seafood done. You can have it grilled, fried, souped, stewed or soured. You can also ask them for suggestions.
- Wait time may be run from 30 minutes to 1 hour.
- You can order your rice and drinks from the stall.
- Pay the paluto fees. Prices can vary depending on their rates.
Talipapa photos
Additional tips
- This is not an upscale area. Please manage your expectations. The setup is usually a bamboo or wooden table, Monoblock chairs, and tarpaulin or sacks as the roof and wall.
- Some groups are bringing their own cake in case your visit is for a birthday celebration or you just feel like eating a cake.
- Wear comfortable clothes. It is best to wear slipper or rubber footwear. Refrain from wearing your white sneakers and high-heels.
- Bring mosquito repellant lotion, alcohol, wipes, and other essentials you may need.
- Check the weather because it can be a little challenging if it is raining.
How to get there?
Fishing Port is located in the Tanza area. While some stalls are opening early and closing late, the best time to go here is around 5PM to 12MN.
To get here, here are the jeepneys you can board:
ROUTE 4 UNGKA TO CITY PROPER VIA B. AQUINO AVE./ FESTIVE WALK LOOP
ROUTE 8 PAROLA TO SM CITY VIA INFANTE LOOP
ROUTE 9 MOHON TO CITY PROPER LOOP
ROUTE 15 MOLO TO CITY PROPER VIA BALUARTE LOOP
ROUTE 25 MOLO TO CITY PROPER VIA GENERAL LUNA LOOP
Outside Iloilo City: Pavia-Diversion Jeepney Route
Outside Iloilo City: Leganes Diversion Jeepney Route
Outside Iloilo City: Sta. Barbara Jeepney Route
Just tell the driver to drop you at the Fishing Port block. You need to walk inside or you can board a pedicab or a tricycle going inside.
For those who have their private cars, there is a P14 entrance/parking fee.
What we had
Here are some of the photos of what we had from one of our visits:
Enjoy!
