Never been to Palawan? Do you want to know why Palawan is one of many travelers’ bucket lists? Travel to the islands of Palawan and find out why it’s a top destination not just in the Philippines but the whole world.
Puerto Princesa is the capital of Palawan. It is an archipelagic province of the Philippines that is located in the region of MIMAROPA in the Southwestern Tagalog Region. The island is called as Philippines “Last Frontier” because of its rich biodiversity and natural wonders. Palawan was an obvious choice to visit as it has so many beautiful locations within the island. Why Palawan is a destination on everyone’s bucket list? Because that’s home to clear aquamarine water, breathtaking limestone cliffs, secret lagoons, unspoiled coral reefs, and the world’s longest underground river. Nothing defines Palawan more than the water around it.
The island is the best place to explore nature. Palawan does not only offer amazing beaches but other great natural resources as well Thr province is home to the underground river and the Tubbataha Reef Marine Park, is home to nature reserves on both land and sea, with dolphins just offshore and sea turtles nesting on white-sand beaches.
Most people think of Palawan, their minds automatically go to El Nido and Coron. Coron is not only beautiful but it has secrets hidden behind the mountains including a giant sea monster, kayangan lake, and twin lagoon. El Nido is a tropical paradise, the most diverse island hopping and snorkeling.
Let’s explore the best things to do in Palawan Island:
1.Scuba Diving in El Nido
2.Tabon Caves
3.Bakers Hilk
4.Island Hop in Honda Bay
5.Shimizu Island
6.Twin Lagoons
7.Sunset Cove
8.Miniloc Island
9.Snake Island
10. Visit Port Barton
11.Underground River
12.Puerto Princesa Tour
13.Tubbataha Reef National Marine Park
14. Visit Tay Tay
15. Go Pearl Shopping
16.Iwahig River Firefly Kayaking
17.Kayangan Lake, Coron
Is Palawan Safe especially to foreigners?
Comparatively to the rest of the country, Palawan is considered one of the safest and most tourist-friendly place in the Philippines.
How to get to Palawan?
The most common way to get to El Nido, Palawan is by taking a plane from Manila to Puerto Princesa and then taking a van from Puerto Princesa to El Nido. It will take you a day, but its the cheapest way to go. Another good option is to take a direct flight from Manila to El Nido. The total flight duration from Manila to Palawan is 1hours and 13 minutes.