Due to the pandemic, we got stuck inside the house for a very long time. And those of us who are in love with traveling, have been deprived of the joy and thrill of going to other places. And since the pandemic is coming close to an end, we can finally do our travel plans that we’ve been waiting for. But if you still don’t have a travel plan here is Palawan travel guide for you.
Why not visit Palawan? Palawan is also known as the Philippines’ “Last Ecological Frontier”. If you have been stressed with your career, academics, or the news, this is a place you should definitely visit.
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Why visit Palawan?
When people talk about traveling, Palawan is almost always on the list you should go to in the Philippines. What attracts the tourists the most is the beautiful nature, the beaches, islands, lagoons, limestone cliffs, and Underground River. Some activities you can do here are scuba diving, snorkeling, sightseeing and of course eating.
Put it this way, if the view here became a person it would win the Miss Universe without breaking a sweat. If the word “relaxation” is a place then it will be Palawan. Every photo and video you take here is worth space on your phone’s memory.
What to visit in Palawan?
If you are not too familiar with the places in Palawan, here are some of the popular Palawan destinations you can go to.
El Nido
The first Palawan destination is El Nido. El Nido is declared as the best beach and island destination in the Philippines. This destination is where you understand the true meaning of living in the present moment. You can enjoy the mesmerizing view while sunbathing on the sand or swim in the clear waters of the lagoons, beaches, or waterfalls.
Coron
The next Palawan destination is Coron. This is where you can see the clearest lake in Asia. You can experience diving near shipwrecks in Coron bay. If you get satisfied in the waters, you can also hike up Mount Tapayas to enjoy the spectacular view. You can also visit the Calauit Safari Park on Calauit Island.
Puerto Princesa
You can visit Puerto Princesa’s most famous attraction, the second largest underground river. Like El Nido and Coron, you can also try island hopping in Puerto Princesa. Water parks are also becoming more popular with tourists. There are also activities you can do on land like trekking, going to museums, visiting the Immaculate Conception Cathedral, and having a lovely walk on the Puerto Princesa Baywalk
Port Barton
The last but certainly not the least Palawan destination on this list is Port Barton. If you don’t have the budget to go to a more popular place like El Nido, don’t worry, there is Port Barton. This is the place you would want to go if you want to see beautiful attractions like those in El Nido without dealing with too many tourists. This is because Port Barton is similar to El Nido except it is quieter. Prices here are also cheaper compared to El Nido. When you visit here, you may get lucky and enjoy a spot to yourself like it is your own personal resort.
Things to do in Palawan
If you are looking for things to do in Palawan, here are some suggestions. There are a lot of activities, these are just some of the common things to do in Palawan.
Island Hopping
The first thing to do in Palawan is Island hoping. You have a lot of options when you want to do island hopping. You can choose to island-hop on El Nido, Coron, and Puerto Princesa. The most popular place to do island hopping in El Nido. Here is some information about island hopping in El Nido.
The tour in El Nido is divided into 4 tours. Each tour goes to a different spot.
Tour A
Miniloc Island, Shimizu Island, Seven Commando Beach
Tour B
Pangulasian Island, Pinagbuyutan Island, Snake Island, Cathedral cave, and Codugnon Cave
Tour C
Matinloc Island, Secret Beach, Hidden Beach, Helicopter Island, and Tapiutan Island
Tour D
Cadlao Island and Paradise Beach
Water Activities
Scuba diving
There are a lot of water activities you can choose from during your stay. You can scuba dive to see corals in Tubbataha Reefs or shipwrecks in Coron.
Snorkeling
Snorkeling is also one of the popular things to do in Palawan. You could also try kayaking in lagoons in Bacuit Bay in Palawan. You can also swim and enjoy the clear waters in lagoons, beaches, waterfalls, and lakes in Palawan.
Underground River Tour
You can explore the second largest underground river in the world in Puerto Princesa Subterranean Park. It is also one of the Seven Wonders of the World. Here you will see some stalactites and stalagmites. It took hundreds of thousands of years to form its beauty that you can see today.
Food Trip
The last thing to do in Palawan is to go on a food trip. You should not leave a place without trying their popular dishes. Here are some of their popular dishes you need to try when you visit Palawan.
Crocodile Sisig
Sisig is a popular sizzling dish here in the Philippines that usually uses a pig head. But in this variation of sisig, they used crocodile as a substitute to the pig
Halo-halo
Halo-halo is a well-known dessert here in the Philippines. It comprises shaved ice, milk, ice cream, and other ingredients like gulaman, nata de coco, and ube
Tamilok
Tamilok also known as woodworm is an exotic dish in Palawan. It is a mollusk that is harvested from mangrove trees.
Lato Seaweeds
Lato seaweeds are also known as sea grapes or green caviar because of their appearance. This is best eaten with salt or vinegar.
Hopia
Hopia is a must-try food when you visit Palawan. Baker’s Hill Palawan sells the most popular hopia in Palawan.
How to get to Palawan?
The thing you need to know on how to get to Palawan is air transportations is the most efficient. There are 4 major airports you can use to go to Palawan. These are Taytay Airport, El Nido Airport, Puerto Princesa Airport, and Francesco B. Reyes Airport. You can go to www.besttravelagencyphilippines.com to check how much you will need to cover the transportation. You can also use that site to reserve a plane seat to any place, not just Palawan.
We hope that this Palawan travel guide helps!
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