Neil G.
Yelp
Rain or Shine, Still Divine!
If Mother Nature ever had a manicure, she probably went to Eden Nature Park. I came here with my brother and was honestly shooketh at how beautifully maintained this place is -- every tree, leaf, and blade of grass seems to have signed an NDA for perfection.
It was raining cats, dogs, and probably a few frogs when we toured, yet the place still looked postcard-worthy. Hats off to whoever maintains this park -- because even in the downpour, it felt like we were walking through a live-action screensaver.
Sadly, the Mangosteen and fruit trees decided to take a "personal year" and didn't bear fruit, but honestly, with all that lush greenery, I wasn't mad. Plus, we got to peek inside their greenhouse where they grow the veggies for Vista Restaurant, their farm-to-table buffet spot. Everything's organic -- which made me feel better about eating my third plate.
For the thrill-seekers, there's Skypark, where you can ride a bike in the sky (secured by harnesses, don't worry) or go full hamster-mode in a giant metal cage that rolls you across platforms. I was this close to buying a ticket, but then the sky turned into a lightning rave. And look, I'm adventurous -- but not "electrocuted in midair while pretending to be a hamster" adventurous.
Overall, I absolutely love Eden Nature Park -- the staff is nothing short of amazing and the place itself is next to magnificent. There are several stops in the tour, and every single one was a delight. Rain or shine, it's the kind of place that just fills your soul with peace (and your phone with photos).
I highly, highly recommend coming here if you ever find yourself in this part of the Philippines. You'll leave refreshed, happy, and probably plotting your next visit before you even exit the gate.