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Philippine Travel: Palawan
Author:
Noel
Palawan is
an island province which is surrounded with 1780 islands and islets.
It is also surrounded by a coral reef that if full of diverse and
colorful marine life which is why it has been declared a nature
sanctuary. Puerto Princesa, the capital of Palawan, is the main
harbor and the center of trade and commerce. The municipality of el
Nido at the northernmost point of Palawan is a popular tourist spot.
Other tourist spots in Palawan include:
Calauit Island Wildlife Sanctuary
The 3700 hectare Calauit Island is sanctuary to both African and
Palawan wildlife threatened with extinction. President Ferdinand E.
Marcos declared Calauit as a game preserve and wildlife sanctuary in
August 1976.
From Manila, take a one hour and 30 minute flight to Busuanga and
upon arrival at the Yulo King Ranch you can take a jeep to
Decalatiao Wharf, 30 minutes away. From there you can take a 3 hour
boat ride to Calauit island. In Calauit Island Wildlife Sanctuary
you can see African animals like giraffes, zebras, impalas,
waterbucks, bushbacks, and gazelles. They live in together with
common Philippine animals like the bearcat, Palawan peacock
pheasant, Calamian deer, mousedeer, Philippine crocodile and sea
turtles. Accommodations are available for overnighters.
St. Paul Underground River
From the Puerto Princesa market, you can take a jeep or a contracted
vehicle for a 2 and a half ride to Bahile Wharf. Small boats along
the wharf may be contracted for a day trip to the river. From here,
a 2.1 kilometer hike towards the river entrance follows. Bahile is
approximately 76 kilometers away from Puerto Princesa City.
The Underground river of Mount Saint Paul is one of Palawan's most
famous spots. By the river's mouth one could find a beautiful lagoon
with clear waters teeming with fish. Eight kilometers inland, St
Paul's Underground River is traversable for at least four
kilometers. On board a tiny boat or banca with outriggers, outfitted
with kerosene lamps, you will enter a new and mystical world with
pitch dark interiors. Inside are huge stalactites that have been
forming for hundreds of years.
Honda Bay Islands
Located in Sta. Lourdes, in Tagburos, it consists of the following
islands: Snake Island, Cowrie Island, Starfish Island, Meana Marina
Island, Loli Island and Pandang Island.
From Puerto Princesa, you must head for the Sea Lourdes Harbour in
Tagburos which is about 10 kilometers north of the city. There you
can rent out pumpboats to take you to the different islands. It is a
perfect opportunity for island hopping and other water related
activities like snorkeling and scuba diving. Another island, Bat
Island, is so called because of the thousands of bats that could be
seen hanging on the mangroves during the day. It would probably take
more than one trip to discover all of the wonders that Palawan has
to offer. Be prepared to want to come back.
Recommended Lodgings:
Club Paradise Palawan
Dimakya Island, Coron, Palawan
Manila Contact Number: (02)8384956 to 63
Dos Palmas Island Resort
Arreceffi Island, Honda Bay, Puerto Princesa City
(048)4343118
Manila Contact Number: (02)6374226 or (02)6374236
Miniloc Island Resort
Miniloc Island, El Nido, Palawan
Manila Contact Number: (02)8945644
About the
Author:
Noel
is the owner of a site dedicated to Philippine Travel. The site
provides personal tips and recommendations on popular travel
destinations in the Philippines. Also includes information of
Philippine history, festivals, music and culture. The aim of the
site is to share the many beautiful experiences one could have on
Philippine Travel.
Things
To Do and See in Palawan
Puerto
Princesa Underground River, Puerto Princesa
Attraction type: Cavern/cave; National park; River
Leprosy Museum, Palawan
This museum is near the site of a famous leper colony that existed
on the island until the 1920s.
Attraction type: Specialty museum
Subterranean National Park, Palawan
Along with a river that runs five miles under a mountain, this
national park features unique rock formations and rainforest
scenery.
Attraction type: National park
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