Your search for travel perfection is nearly with in your grasps! Continuously voted as one of the top best islands in the world to explore – by Travel + Leisure and other travel magazines online and in prints. The group of islands which binds the whole of Palawan exceeds expectations in terms of marine reserves, most dense area for flora and fauna, cyrstal clear blue waters, fine grain white sand beaches and very hospitable people.
Traveling to Palawan is always great all year round. Rainy season comes in from months of June to November – preferable for survivalists and adventurers or people who pleasures the sound of gushing rain for calmness without using the mobile app. Summer time is for anyone who appreciates the splendor of nature. You will be astonish of the many best scenic captures Palawan has to offer. There are 1,780 islands and islets, but we will focus on 3 main destinations for this post and the rest is up to you to visit – or we can always update you with more posts.
Puerto Princesa
The capital of Palawan, is home to the Puerto Princesa Subterranean River National Park which is one of the Seven Wonders of the World and is listed as a World Heritage site by UNESCO. The river cave can be found in Saint Paul Mountain Range in the west coast of the island.
Truth be told – Puerto Princesa is a city inside a forest. Before landing the airport check how thick the forests are when your lucky enough to be on the window side. Bring along your drone for more great scenic captures.
There a many affordable package tour attractions to choose from. See the Palawan Wildlife Rescue and Conservation Center to see crocodiles and exotic animals known to few. Take selfies with the many sights in Bakers Hill. Go for a different experience about Fire Fly watching at Iwahig River. Prepare your GoPro waterproof casing to find Nemo on island hopping boat getaways of Honda Bay.
El Nido
To reach paradise, will need some sacrifice and this means an 5-6 hour drive to a place many have called the Real Tropical Paradise on Earth. The discovery of El Nido dates back ages from the Song Dynasty of Chinese traders looking for edible nests of swiftlets which is the main ingredient of Nido Soup.
Spectacular picturesque splendors awaits you on 45 islands and islets found in Bacuit Bay. Touring with motored bankas will introduce your eyes to splendors of limestone formations and the clearest waters. While doing water activities or just relax in one of the secluded beach, find yourself on breathtaking sceneries of nature has to offer. Boat tours are regularly offered with inclusive hearty local lunch meals. Enjoy kayak or board paddling on serene calm waters. Bring your snorkels and underwater cameras for unforgettable swims thru the beautiful lagoons.
DIY travelers can check out the rates below for flights and accommodations. If you do not like the van road trip from Puerto Princesa to El Nido, AirSwift airlines has flights to land you to El Nido airport near Lio Beach.
Choices on food transportation are decent as well as their prices. Generally now, expect many tourists from different parts of the world to be here as it is a very popular destination. Zip line, mountain trekking, scuba diving, scooter rent, and biking are the added popular attractions. Complete travel packages with many optional tours are here for your family or group plans. A pre-plan booked tour will spare you more time to enjoy the paradise vacation in El Nido.
Be sure to be safe on all the travel activities – El Nido may have all the tourism attention, but its not like a capital city where it is easy to get serious medical help. Being conscious to simple rules in helping maintain the natural balance of the eco system is a must.
Coron
Reaching Francisco B. Reyes Airport in Busuanga brings you closer to the next journey of Palawan’s majestic paradise islands. Coron town and Coron island is part of the Calamian Archipelago wherein you will be able to travel to the others parts of North Palawan. Sea travel options are also available when coming from El Nido or Puerto Princesa.
Coron is packed with many island boat tours, scuba diving packages, and great land travel arrangements. The distinct travel magnet to Coron is the Kayangan Lake and Twin Lagoon. The Barracuda Lake, Banul Beach, and Siete Picados (Fish Sanctuary) comes in as additional toppings for your delight. Mix match the tour packages, indulge and bring your swim fins for extraordinary vlogging which will earn you tons of views.
For travelers with kids and senior people who might not be able to go for open water swimming, the Caluit Safari Park Tour is your best option. Together to interact with giraffes, zebras and interesting animals without the cramp cages.
Coron’s Ship Wreck scuba diving destinations are also at top attraction for PADI divers around the globe. There is also a hot spring called Maquinit Hot spring for that great spa experience.
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