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Koror
Koror, population 10,000, is the largest city in Palau. Koror was also the capital until 2006, but the hamlet of Melekeok, some 20 km away, now has that honor.
Buy
There are a number of stores in Koror to purchase traditional Palauan storyboards, but the best shopping spot is the jail, which sells storyboards on behalf of their prisoners. The proceeds of which go to the prisoners' families to help support them while they are in jail. This jail is in the center of Koror, set back off the street on the east side. Note: Importing anything made by prison labour is illegal in the USA and possibly other countries.
Another non-traditional location that has a vast selection of storyboards is The Rock Island Cafe. They are displayed around the restaurant, simply ask at the counter for pricing and selection.
Eat
Places to go for Palauan food in Koror:
Yano's Market. Try the Beef steamed in Titiml leaves (a local plant that is often confused with Basil), Clams cooked in Coconut, local Kangkun vegetables stir fried with onions and garlic.
Penthouse. Try the fruitbat cooked in coconut if you are adventurous. Otherwise, the creamy taro leaf soup with coconut, local fish soup (which you can also have for breakfast with fried garlic rice), mangrove crabs in spicy cause, grilled prawns and baked lobster with garlic butter are all must tries. This restaurant also has an excellent inhouse bakery.
International Faire:
The Rock Island Cafe, located on the south end of the main strip in Koror (past the court house) is an excellent home town cafe-style eatery. Their portions are large and their prices are reasonable (the bread sticks are a personal favorite). Do note that the Rock Island Cafe is run by Seventh-Day Adventist, so it is closed Friday sunset to Saturday sunset.
Drink
SLC. A locals bar where foreigners are warmly welcomed. With a patio perched on the edge of one of the rock islands and live bands most weekends, its a good place to spend a Friday or Saturday evening. Located on the outskirts of Koror, you'll need a cab which shouldn't set you back more then $10 to get from and to central Koror or PPR.
Sleep
West Plaza Hotels, with 4 locations around Koror are excellent value for money and their locations are hard to beat. Their Downtown location is probably the most conveniently located, though is a bit oddly laid out (though its rooms are medium/large and quite comfortable). Their Desekel location is also quite central, newer and off the main street. But as of July 2005 construction next door may be a bit noisy. Their other locations are also more or less centrally located (within 20-ish minutes walk of central Koror).
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