INTERESTING PLACES IN PALAWAN

Among the Philippines’ most famous tourist destination is the Palawan island. Located on the MIMAROPA region, the island is called as the Philppine’s last frontier. Home to the infamous Underground River and the Tubbataha Reef Marine Park, Palawan does not only offers amazing beaches but other great natural resources as well, that has been preserved and remains untouched until this day. For tourists wishing for a place of adventure and a chance to unwind and get away from the hustle and bustle of the city, the island is the best place to do just that. Indulge in the culinary tastes in the island and its peaceful and tranquil atmosphere that is purely Palawan.

Surrounded by islands, islets, rocky coves and sugar-white sandy beaches, Palawan is indeed one of Asia’s most alluring tourist destination. Read More: http://www.asiatravel.com/palainfo.html#top

Calauit Island Wildlife Sanctuary

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Covering an area of 3,700 hectares Calauit Island Wildlife Sanctuary is home to both endemic animals and African wildlife. Eight species of African animals from Kenya, which includes giraffes, zebras, impalas, waterbucks, bushbacks, gazelles, elands and topis live in harmony with endemic Philippine animals like the Calamian deer, mousedeer, bearcat, Palawan peacock pheasant, Philippine crocodile and sea turtles. Modest accommodations are available for an overnight stay. Read More: http://www.asiatravel.com/palainfo.html#top

Honda Bay Islands

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Honda Bay Islands consist of the following islands: Snake Island, Cowrie Island, Starfish Island, Meana Marina Island, Loli Island and Pandang Island. Many of the islands have shallow reefs and good beaches, characterized as gradually sloping. It is a perfect site for island hopping and other water related activities like swimming, snorkeling and scuba diving. Bat Island, on the other hand is home to more than a thousand bats. These animals can be seen hanging on the mangroves during the day. At night these creatures fly off in search of food in the mainland. Read More: http://www.asiatravel.com/palainfo.html#top

Tabon Caves

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This chain of caves is where fossils and crude tools of ancient man dating some 22,000 years back have been unearthed. The main entrance to the caves, measuring 18 meters high and 16 meters wide, overlooks a beautiful bay studded with white sand beach islands. This leads to a dome shaped chamber of imposing dimensions about 90 meters deep. At the time of Tabon Caves’ discovery a large quantity of cultural materials and chinese pottery were found. Most of the artifacts have been transferred to the National Museum in Manila for preservation. Excavations established that these caves are among the oldest habitations in Asia. Of the 200 caves in the Tabon Caves Complex, only seven are open to visitors. Read More: http://www.asiatravel.com/palainfo.html#top

Nagtabon Beach

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Nagtabon is a lovely stretch of white sand beach with crystal clear waters. After traversing several rivers and making a number of climbs on the road from Bacungan, one can see Nagtabon at the end of the walk. Accommodations are open throughout the year. Nagtabon consists of three native-designed beach resorts with basic facilities. Meals are arranged for, if ordered in advance. Lamps are utilized at night due to the absence of electricity. Island Hopping to the nearby Hen and Chicken Islands is possible. Read More: http://www.asiatravel.com/palainfo.html#top

Port Barton

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Port Barton is the jump-off point to the many white sand islands surrounding San Vicente. In the middlemost portion of the beach, there are five beach cottage with rooms and facilities for rent. Some also offer diving equipment. Read More: http://www.asiatravel.com/palainfo.html#top

Irawan Crocodile Farming Institute

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The Irawan Crocodile institute aims to preserve and further research studies on crocodiles. It also intends to make good use of the raw materials derived from the crocodile skin. The farm is open Monday to Friday from 1:00-4:00PM. Admission is free. Read More: http://www.asiatravel.com/palainfo.html#top

Vietnamese Refugee Center

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It is here where refugees from Vietnam have established their community away from home. Supported by the United Nations Organization, the refugees are provided with food, clothing and shelter. Some choose to earn a living through bread making. Tourists may visit the camp anytime free of charge but with clearance from the guards. Read More: http://www.asiatravel.com/palainfo.html#top

Coron Bay

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The Coron Reef is another tourist spot in Palawan that should be considered visiting. It has seven captivating lakes engulfed by limestone cliffs. The venue is a popular destination of nature lovers staying in Palawan.

One of the top destinations in Palawan, the El Nido Marine Reserve is home to different species of wildlife. With an area of 96,000 hectares, this tourist spot in Palawan is home to a wide range of rainforests, coral reefs, limestone cliffs, mangroves, and white sand beaches. Likewise, guests can look forward to seeing numerous species of fishes like the manta ray. Divers may experience swimming side by side with the sea cow, known by its local name of “dugong,” which is one of the most endangered marine mammal in the world. Read More: http://palawaninfo.com/tourist-spots.php

Tubbataha Reef

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Recognized as the top diving site in the Philippines is another tourist spot in Palawan, the Tubbataha Reefs National Marine Park. Due to its rich marine life, Tubbataha Reefs National Marine Park has been listed as a World Heritage Site by the World Tourism Association. This body of water is famous for the Tubbataha shark. Not to mention, it likewise boasts of being the home of a good variety of invertebrates and reef fishes. Read More: http://palawaninfo.com/tourist-spots.php

Barracuda Lake

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Barracuda Lake in the Coron Bay is an interesting and unusual diving spot in Palawan. The lake is declared as one of the world’s natural and beautiful sanctuaries and is referred as the “craziest dive site in the Philippines”. It is located at the top of a volcano crater that offers a dreamy scenery with blue-turquoise waters, surrounded by limestone cliffs. Read More: http://osmiva.com/2013/06/tourist-attractions-in-palawan-philippines/

El Nido Marine Reserve Park

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When visiting Palawan, there’s a place that almost always comes to one’s mind: the enchanting El Nido. Situated at the northernmost tip of Palawan mainland, the municipality of El Nido showcases the Philippines’ geological and biological richness. To protect its terrestrial and marine environments and promote the sustainable use of resources, the government named a 360-square kilometer area in El Nido as a turtle sanctuary in 1984. The area was expanded in 1991 to include portions of the El Nido mainland and several islands along Bacuit Bay and its surrounding waters, thereafter renaming it as El Nido Marine Reserve Park. Read More: http://www.palawan-philippineshotel.com/attractions/El_Nido_Marine_Reserve_Park.htm

Entalula Island

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The Entalula Island is a private beach where tourists from Lagen and Miniloc can reserve in for dinner or lunch. Filled with water activities, the beach at the Entalula Island is fringed with white sand, some with rich coral and fish populations at forty to sixty feet. Read More: http://osmiva.com/2013/06/tourist-attractions-in-palawan-philippines/