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Money and Shopping in Roxas (Palawan)
Money and Shopping in Roxas (Palawan)
One of the things to note in Roxas are the cashews. Roxas is one of the leading cashew producers and has many different locally made cashew nut delicacies. If you like cashews, you really should try some during your short stay or pass through Roxas. If you want to find some for your trip, either ask inside the stores you visit or look for signs saying "Pasalubong" (meaning gifts to bring back to family and friends).
For the budget minded travelers, this is your last and best stop to buy cheap fresh fruits, veggies, fish and meats before heading up to the "tourist priced" El Nido and TayTay where you will be spending money nearly equivalent to wherever you came from on fresh fruits.
Roxas is an agricultural area, so take advantage of the cheap prices and fresh produce. Especially the fruits!
Market (Palengke) - The main public market in Roxas is located near the main bus terminal and it is literally under one minute walking distance. There are also a wide selection of street foods available in this area. As noted before, the prices of fresh produce in Roxas are much lower than those of TayTay and El Nido, so stock up. If you're lucky to be passing through on a Friday or Saturday there is also a public market where many farmers bring their products into town to sell. The prices and deals are unbelievably good during the public market days.
If you need other grocery goods, besides the many sari-sari (variety) stores scattered around Roxas where you can buy nearly all your supplies such as soap, dry foods and water. The main grocery stores with large selections are:
Roxas Commercial
Vilman's
San Rafael
For hardware or fishing supplies the main store of interest is Number 6.
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