ABOUT
Palawan is an island province that stretches from Mindoro to Borneo in the southwest. The province boasts many splendid beaches and resorts. Puerto Princesa International Airport is the main gateway to Palawan, major airlines serve international and domestic flights. A new airport is near completion in San Vicente.
ATTRACTIONS
Puerto Princesa
By Plane: an hour away by plane from Manila
8 km in length; is reputably the longest underground river in the world. The winding path of the river is navigable via small pumpboats that depart from Sabang Beach. Travel time from the city proper to Sabang is about 1.5 hours.
Consists of several islets with beautiful beaches. It is the place to go to for swimming, snorkeling as well as beach and island hopping. Accessible via the Sta. Lourdes wharf which is 25 minutes away from the city. Pumpboats at the wharf can be hired to take visitors to the various islets on the bay. Arrive before 11am to go island hopping if you require a small boat (1-5 people) and before 2:30pm if you require a larger boat.
Formerly the Crocodile Farming Institute, and still referred to by locals as the "Crocodile Farm." About 30-40 minutes from the city center. The place is open from 8:30am - 4:30pm. From Rizal Avenue, you can take an 8-person covered pickup truck (labeled "Irawan") for $0.45 and the Croc Farm is the last stop. You can also take a tricycle carrying only one or two people, which will cost $2-$3. Croc Farm tickets cost $0.89. You start with a guided tour of the crocs which last about 15 minutes. After that, you wonder around by yourself in the endemic species area, where you have to be careful not to fall through a few rotton and crumbling wooden bridges.
Quezon
By bus or van: from San Jose terminal in Puerto Princesa ($4)
The Tabon cave complex consists of 29 explored caves, but there are 200 caves known on Lipuun Point. Diwata Cave and Liyang Cave are open to public. Catch a bus or van from the San Jose terminal in Puerto Princesa. At the Quezon Wharf, pumpboats (3o minutes) are available at chartered trip to Tabon Caves.
Busuanga Island
Francisco B. Reyes Airport serves the general area of Busuanga. Fly into Busuanga from Manila. The flight from Manila takes one hour. The trip from the airport to the town of Coron will take about 40-50min.
It is a home to both endemic animals and African wildlife. Modest accommodations are available for an overnight stay. From Manila, Sea Air corporation service the
Manila-Busuanga route at least once daily using an 18-seater aircraft (1hr 30min). Upon arrival at the Yulo King Ranch in Busuanga, jeepneys will take visitors to the Decalatiao Wharf (30min). Boats will be waiting to ferry passengers to Calauit island (3hrs).
Wreck Diving in Busuanga
Located in the heart of Coron town. Sea Dive is the only PADI authorized dive shop in Coron.
Tucked away on "Discovery Island," a 10minute boat ride from the pier. Talk to Vivian in Coron town located at the Discovery Bar or get to the pier around 8am to catch the boat out.
Located between the Discovery Bar and downtown.
Located almost a kilometer from the town center, very near the Hospital.
Island Hopping in Busuanga
Resorts can arrange boat rental, or you can head down to the Market Pier in Coron and get a boat captain ($23-$33). Boats generally handle around 6 passengers. Grab a lunch before you head out. You can also buy meat, fish, veggies from the wet market and request the boat captain to barbecue or cook them for you or your group. You can go camping on a (somewhat) deserted island.
Coron
Fly into Busuanga from Manila. Van transfers $3 per person, $33 for the whole van
If you are staying in Coron Town, you can walk to the foot of Mt. Tapyas, where there is a basketball court, from the main market square in 10min. Alternately, you can go by tricycle for $0.22. The hike to the top will probably take 30-40min to complete. The view is worth it at any time of day, but especially at sunset. Most people will definitely prefer to go up mornings or evenings, when it is cooler.
$5 entrance fee. Before approaching the lake, go over the cave and glimpse at the great view on top of the mountain. This view is the most photographed area in Palawan. It is also judged as the cleanest lake in the country.
The water and towering rocks are great photos. On low tide, experience kayaking under the hole of the rock. At high tide, one can swim through the hole of the rock or a walkway can be used to get to the other side of the lagoon. $3 entrance fee.
Entrance is $3. Bring goggles or snorkles to observe underwater rock formations.
Very picturesque with its flower trees set against the rocky island. It has sugary fine white sand in its beachline
Offers guided mangrove kayak tours ($11), trekking Mt. Lunes Santo + bamboo cooked lunch ($11), and Starry Starry Night mangrove firefly/plankton cruises ($4).
Offering large pools warmed by the geothermal water spring in the area. The hottest pools cascade into a large pool that empties into the ocean. Beautiful place to hang out in the evening after a long day of activities. Entrance fee of $3. Accessible by boat or by tricycle from town. It will take you 20-25min from Coron town market, and cost you $7-$9 depending on the passengers. This includes bringing you back to town after 1-3hrs. The entrance fee is $2-$3.
Island Hopping in Coron
Head down to the Market Pier and rent an authentic filipino bangka and captain. Boats generally handle around 6 passengers. Grab a lunch before you head out. You can also buy meat, fish, veggies from the wet market and request the boat captain to barbecue or cook them for you or your group.
Experience swimming in an aquarium, beautiful corals and a great variety of fishes. There is a caretaker who will collect $3 from tourists. Recommended time to snorkel is around 1pm-2pm. Current can be strong in the morning. This is one of the best sites in snorkel in Coron.
Black limestone island with white sand beaches near most of the major WW2 wrecks in the area.
Beautiful island with very fine white sand beach just like Boracay (or better) but withoutconstruction. Entrance is $3-$4.
A longer boat trip from town. With white sand beaches and numerous Pacific Giant Clams.
Wreck Diving in Busuanga
Tucked away on "Discovery Island," a 10minute boat ride from the pier. Talk to Vivian in Coron town located at the Discovery Bar or get to the pier around 8am to catch the boat out.
Located between the Discovery Bar and downtown.
Located almost a kilometer from the town center, very near the Hospital.
El Nido
By van, the trip usually takes 5hrs between El Nido and Puerto Princesa.
Linestone cliffs, lagoons, beautiful beaches.
Port Barton
From Puerto Princesa New Market bus station, there is a daily bus going to Port Barton ($5) but only if there are enough passengers.
A truly laid-back coastal getaway with a great beach. The main attraction is the beautiful Beach.
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