Long before tourist resorts began setting their sights on Palawan, adventure travelers known as “backpackers” had discovered and explored the rugged natural wonders of the province. Palawan is considered to be the Philippines’ last ecological frontier. The province boasts of many splendid beaches and resorts and it is where the Tubbataha Reef National Marine Park, one of the UNESCO World Heritage Sites, is located.
Featured Palawan Attractions
El Nido Island Hopping TourPlanning your island hopping tour in El Nido is very easy because of the organized system implemented in town. Pick from tour routes named A to
Puerto Princesa Underground RiverThe Puerto Princesa Underground River is a must-see for first time visitors and tourists in Palawan. The longest navigable underground river
Palawan Tourist Attractions
Corong-corong BeachCorong-corong Beach is located two kilometers south of the town center (or poblacion) of El Nido, Palawan. It is located just along the highway
San Vicente Long BeachLong Beach in San Vicente, Palawan is reputed to be the longest white sand beach in the Philippines. With a total length of 14 kilometers, it is definitely
Silica Beach and Nasin-aw BeachSilica Beach and Nasin-aw Beach are great places to visit for a swim or just bumming on a white sand beach without leaving the confines of Puerto Princesa
Baker’s HillLocated on a hill near the city, Baker’s Hill has become a common destination for locals and tourists for its garden and bakery. It started
Mitra’s Ranch (Santa Monica)Get to see and realize how vast and beautiful the island of Palawan is by visiting Rancho Sta. Monica. A viewdeck owned by the Mitra’s, Rancho Sta.
Plaza CuartelPlaza Cuartel is the restored ruins of an old garrison where Japanese soldiers burned 143 American prisoners of war inside a tunnel and stands as
Puerto Princesa BaywalkA developed seafront strip in Puerto Princesa City providing a scenic place to view the sunset. There are a lot of food shops and restaurants along
El Nido Island Hopping TourPlanning your island hopping tour in El Nido is very easy because of the organized system implemented in town. Pick from tour routes named A to
Capusan BeachCapusan Beach is the most accessible white sand beach in Cuyo Island, Palawan located just beside the Cuyo Pier at the coast of Cuyo Town Proper.
Tabunan BeachTabunan Beach is a 1.5 kilometer yellow sand beach located three kilometers south of Cuyo Town Proper. The beachfront is divided by a 500 meter pier
Quijano BeachQuijano Beach is a yellow-sand beach located at Magsaysay town, approximately 8 kilometers east of Cuyo town in Cuyo Island. Quijano Beach is
Puerto Princesa Underground RiverThe Puerto Princesa Underground River is a must-see for first time visitors and tourists in Palawan. The longest navigable underground river
Taytay FortThe historic Taytay Fort, the Fuerza de Santa Isabel, built in 1667 under the Augustinian Recollect Fathers and named in honor of Spain’s
Cuyo Fortress ChurchDuring the early Spanish period, purposely to protect the Cuyonon from sporadic Moro attacks, Fort Cuyo was constructed and finished in 1680.
Cuyo IslandsCuyo Island Group is a group of 45 islets between the islands of Palawan and Panay and south of Mindoro Island. Cuyo is divided into two island groups.
Our Lady of Immaculate Conception (Puerto Princesa Church)In 1872, a Spanish expedition proclaimed the Immaculate Conception of Mary as the patroness of Puerto Princesa. That same year, the first mass
Mendoza ParkNamed after Dr. Higinio Mendoza, war hero of Palawan. Doctor Mendoza’s resistance to Japanese control led to his execution at Canigaran
Public Wet MarketGet yourself immersed in local day-to-day life as you visit the market where most of the local produce are brought for commercial purposes. Fresh
Palawan MusemPalawan Museum. The Museum is the repository of Palawan relics and artifacts including those from Tabon Cave, where remains of first Filipino
Capitol Park SquareThe place offers open air restaurants, food kiosks, gardens, fountains and playgrounds. (Puerto Princesa City Tourism Office) Location: Capitol
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