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Palawan: Visit

Province in Mimaropa, Luzon · 23 towns and cities

Lagoon El Nido, Palawan by an editor

Big Lagoon

A shallow turquoise channel walled by cliffs, paddled by kayak on Tour A. It sits in the Bacuit archipelago, which the town is the entry point for. El Nido is a managed resource protected area, known for its limestone cliffs, …

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Nature reserve Palawan, MIMAROPA Region by an editor

Tubbataha Reef

Two coral atolls and a smaller reef in the middle of the Sulu Sea, 150 kilometres southeast of Puerto Princesa. The park covers 97,030 hectares, and UNESCO listed it as a World Heritage Site in 1993. One wall of coral …

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Lake Coron, Palawan by an editor

Kayangan Lake

Often called the cleanest lake in the country, reached by a short climb over a ridge from the boat. The water is brackish, part fresh and part salt, and clear enough to show the rock formations and the fish from …

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Lagoon El Nido, Palawan by an editor

Small Lagoon

Reached through a gap in the rock, quieter and best early before the boats arrive.

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Lagoon Coron, Palawan by an editor

Twin Lagoon

Two lagoons joined by a gap under the rock, where cold fresh water meets warm salt water.

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Beach El Nido, Palawan by an editor

Nacpan Beach

A four-kilometre stretch of sand north of town, reached by tricycle or motorbike.

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Coron, Palawan by an editor

Siete Pecadoes aka Seven Islands

Among the best and easiest to access sites to snorkel in Coron. It is 3.5 km east of Coron town, and 200 m from the closest beach. It is easily accessible by snorkelling straight from the beach as the reef …

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Island Palawan, MIMAROPA Region by an editor

Pamalican Island

A small sandy island in the Cuyo Islands, 2.5 kilometres long and 500 metres across at its widest, set in the middle of a coral reef of 7 square kilometres. The whole island is private, owned by Seven Seas Resorts …

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Cave Palawan, MIMAROPA Region by an editor

Tabon Caves

A cave system at Lipuun Point where jar burials and prehistoric human remains have come out of the ground since the 1960s, the Tabon Man among them. The site is known as the country's cradle of civilization. Of 215 known …

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Spring Coron, Palawan by an editor

Maquinit Hot Spring

A saltwater hot spring by the mangroves, usually the last stop of the day.

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Viewpoint El Nido, Palawan by an editor

Taraw Cliff

A sharp limestone climb above the town, done with a guide and gloves for the view over Bacuit Bay.

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Coron, Palawan by an editor

Chindonan Island Resort & Divecenter

In Coron Bay, it is known for its great location towards all shipwrecks. It takes 10-20 min to get to your favorite shipwreck. A dive team there is known for its great service.

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Coron, Palawan by an editor

Neptune Dive Center

Neptune Dive Center is one of the newer dive shops in Coron, but is owned and operated by a team that has been living and diving there for years. Emphasis is on small groups and personal service. Neptune Dive Center …

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Before you go

  1. Check the opening hours and the fee on the page.
  2. Bring cash: many gates and boats do not take cards.
  3. Take your trash with you.