Archive for the ‘Palawan’ Category
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LET’S HAVE FUN IN PALAWAN
Palawan is a nature sanctuary. Mother Nature has bestowed this province a lot of blessings – thick rain forests, excellent dive sites, majestic mountains, primeval caves, pristine beaches and many more. With this plethora of natural surroundings, there’s absolutely no reason not to enjoy! Visitors are sure to find a wealth of worthwhile outdoor activities waiting to be discovered. The islands here host an impressive diving scene, and a good portion of Palawan’s visitors explore as many of the reefs as time permits.
Hiking
Photo from: http://vincentvanderveken.com/2009/03/26/el-nido-and-the-bacuit-bay/
Hiking is also another stimulating day activity. The views from the top of the hills are breathtakingly spectacular. The trails around are every much like its roads: rough and dirty. But the views and wildlife one sees along the way are well worth the trouble.
Trekking
Photo from: http://www.travel-palawan.com/explore/places-to-see/underground-river/palawan-adventure.html
Palawan has rich forests that cover the mineral-rich, captivating mountains of the province which are visited by trekking enthusiasts and adventurers throughout the globe. Curious? Well here are some of the mountains in Palawan that you might want to trek to! Text from: http://www.travel-palawan.com/explore/resources/trekking-palawan.html
Scuba Diving
Photo from: http://www.letspalawan.com/guide-palawan/things-to-do/activities/
Many divers from all over the world come to Palawan to explore its colorful and magnificent reefs and even the sunken Japanese shipwrecks.
There are many diving centers in Palawan that offer diving classes for new divers so they can enjoy to the fullest.
Island Hopping
Photo from: http://thechicbackpacker.blogspot.com/2012/02/el-nido-palawan.html
Hopping between islands, you’ll get to enjoy the view of the clear blue waters and the steep limestone rocks scattered throughout the archipelago. When you’re already in the island, you can then picnic, snorkel, swim, kayak, and just relax under the Palawan sun.
Enjoy Coron Island and the neighboring islands like Siete Pecados, Culion Island, CYC Island, Sangat Island, Malcapuya Island , Banana Island , and Black Island.
There are many packaged island hopping tours that can easily be reserved through the travel agencies in town.
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TABLE OF CONTENTS
- Palawan – The Most Beautiful Island in the World
- Where is Palawan and How to Get There
- Interesting Places to Visit in Palawan
- Colorful Festivals and Events to Watch in Palawan
- Let’s Have Fun in Palawan
- Air, Land and Sea Transportations in Palawan
- Hotels In or Near Palawan
- Where to Eat in Palawan
- Palawan Video Collection
- Palawan Photo Gallery
- Interesting Website Links to Palawan
- Find Tourist Guides in Palawan
- Find Travel Agencies for Palawan
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