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Palawan

Palawan is an island province of the Philippines. The provincial capital is Puerto Princesa and it is the largest province in terms of land area.

It is one of the few places left in the archipelago that have not been `logged-out'.

The most common local language is Cebuano, but many speak English and a group of ex-patriate Swiss operate a shortwave radio network using swiss-German.

Cities

  • Pamalican - an exclusive resort on a private island
  • Busuanga
  • Calauit - game preserve and wildlife sanctuary
  • Coron - wreck diving
  • El Nido - limestone cliffs, lagoons, beautiful beaches
  • Port Barton - a truly laid-back coastal getaway with a great beach
  • Sabang - town with a long underground river in the National Park


  • Other destinations

  • Tubbataha Reef National Marine Park


  • Understand


    The island of Palawan stretches from Mindoro to Borneo in the southwest. It lies between the South China Sea in the northwest and Sulu Sea in the southeast.

    Palawan is considered to be the Philippines' last ecological frontier. The province boasts of many splendid beaches and resorts and it is where the Tubbataha Reef National Marine Park, one of the UNESCO World Heritage Sites, is located.

    Get in

    From Manila, you can reach Palawan by ferry and by plane.

    Philippine Airlines has regular flights to the capital, Puerto Princesa. Seair flies to Busuanga, Coron, and El Nido three times a week. Island Trans-Voyager Inc flies to El Nido twice daily.

    See


    Itineraries

    Do


    Philippine Adventures provides tailor-made packages to Palawan for international tourists wishing to experience the extreme beauty of this area. For further information email or view www.philippineadventures.com

    Eat


    KaLui Restaurant
    369 Rizal Avenue
    Puerto Princesa City, Palawan
    (048)433-2580
    Meals costs around $7 USD per person. Go for the fresh catch of the day.
    Badjao Seafront Restaurant
    Abueg Sr. Road, Bgy. Bagong Sikat
    Puerto Princesa City, 5300 Palawan
    (048)433-9912
    Great seafood with views facing the water.

    Sleep
  • This Palawan resort is your link to volcanic lakes, tropical jungles, caves, and some of the best preserved World War II wrecks in Asia. Take a short 10min banca ride from Coron town and you'll find a cozy resort sitting on a sheltered hillside..

  • Flower Island is off the coast of Taytay, Sandoval in Northeastern Palawan.With eight huts, each with its own unique charm, and an isolated location, it's the perfect island getaway.


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