Port Barton is a small town in Palawan, Philippines. In recent years it has become somewhat of a backpackers’ hangout but still remains pretty quiet and relaxed. However, many places offering accommodation are upgrading their services and therefore transferring the place into a more upmarket resort-style destination. Still there are many cheaper huts right on the beach. Off the coast of Port Barton and San Vicente are numerous islands with spectacular beaches, rainforest and good snorkeling. Local boatmen will take you out “island hopping” for a day for P1200 There is also limited trekking in the rainforests around Port Barton. At the northern end of the beach there is a small path leading to a waterfall (about 3.5k each way) where you can swim in the cool water.
Port Barton Barangay Proper at dusk
Jeepney ride to Port Barton
Beachfront of Port Barton Barangay Proper
Carabao-drived Cart along Port Barton Beach
Information about Port Barton Marine Park
Local Boats in Port Barton
River crossing at the northern end of Port Barton Beach
Greenviews Resort and Restaurant
Secluded Beach north of the main beach of Brgy. Port Barton
Sunset in Port Barton
How to Get to Port Barton
By Land (Puerto Princesa / El Nido to Port Barton). From Puerto Princesa New Market bus station, there is a daily bus going to Port Barton (200 pesos) but only if there are enough passengers. Coming from Sabang or El Nido you can take a bus to San Jose and either catch the bus from Puerto Princesa (if you arrive in time) or hire a motorcycle to take you the rest of the way to Port Barton. Or you can rent a vehicle with driver from the airport. Travel time aprrox 2.5 hours, cost around 3,000 pesos (negotiable) for a vehicle that seats up to 7. At the moment, the road between Puerto Princesa and San Jose is paved but from there on it degenerates into a muddy path. Especially in the rainy season it can be very difficult to travel on.
By Sea (El Nido to Port Barton / Sabang to Port Barton). From both El Nido and Sabang there are daily boats going to Port Barton and you can also hire your own boat. Especially in the rainy season it might be necessary to hire a boat, since there are not many travellers around at that time.
Source: Wikitravel
| San Vicente , Palawan
