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PALAWAN, PHILIPPINES – Philippines is a Southeast Asian country situated south of Taiwan and north of Indonesia. The country is very rich in diversity, culture, and nature because of its astonishing number of 7,641 islands. Biogeographically, Palawan is part of Sundaland, a landmass that shares a lot of biodiversity with the now Borneo and the Malay Peninsula. Palawan is the largest province in the Philippines by area, consisting of a long, narrow main island and ten island towns. Located in the Mimaropa region, Palawan is a 90-minute flight or a day’s ferry ride from Manila, the capital of the Philippines.
There are numerous tourist destinations across the province, most famous of which are El Nido town and Coron town, although small villages such as Sibaltan and Linapacan are also surging in popularity. As a result, you can easily find accommodations ranging all the way from backpackers to private island resorts.
Together with its breathtaking beaches, landscapes and heritage sites, Palawan earned the title of Asia’s top 10 islands by Condé Nast Traveler’s Readers Choice Awards in 2022.
El Nido
El Nido is a popular touristic town towards the north of Palawan and is about 6-hour van ride from Puerto Princesa, the province’s capital city. Alternatively, you can take a domestic flight directly to El Nido. El Nido got its name from the famous swift let nests (nido means nest in Spanish), which are the ingredient for the gourmet soup. Nowadays, the 50 white sand beaches mixing with limestone cliffs and hilly forests frequently make their name known as some of the best beaches in the world.
Unlike El Nido, Sibaltan is more tranquil, especially during the sunrise.
While island hopping is a must-do for travelers, you can also take a local tricycle by land to visit the Nacpan beach and Duli beach, which are just as beautiful for sunsets. Northern Palawan is home to many spectacular limestone formations such as sea caves and cliffs thanks to millions of years of tectonic movements and erosion.
Sibaltan
Although El Nido has always been popular with foreign beach lovers, more and more travelers are opting for quieter destinations like Sibaltan. It is a small town located near the northern tip of Palawan Island, about an hour’s drive from El Nido. With only a handful of restaurants and guest houses sprinkling over this 2000-resident township, visitors really do get the best of both worlds.
If you want to explore the islands, you can also hop on the Sibaltan Day Tour that Lakbay Palawan offers.
Its tranquility is perfect for simply doing nothing under the shade of coconut trees on the long beach. If you want to explore the area, Lakbay Palawan also offers day tours exclusively around the islands and islets surrounding Sibaltan.
Coron Island
Another well-known tourist town, separated from the main island and accessible by both ferry and direct flights is Coron. It’s a diver’s dream destination. Besides the dive sites, you can venture inland and enjoy hedge-diving. Coron Island is an isolated island accessible by several domestic flights, but typically by ferry or tour boat. Thanks to its unusual rock formations, numerous shipwrecks, lagoons, and brackish lakes can be found beneath the crystal-clear waters.
Take a swim in the Kayangan Lake, one of the cleanest lakes in Asia, or dive in to see the seaplane Akitsushima, a World War II Vintage. The underwater scenery is truly unmatched.
Linapacan
Discover the hidden treasures of Linapacan! This area consists of small settlements and uninhabited islands located halfway between El Nido and Coron. Linapacan is primarily accessible via hitchhiking on local fishing boats or chartered excursion boats. Neighboring Maosonon Island is famous for its pristine sandbar, and is a famous stopover on the way to Linapacan.
The possibilities are limitless in Linapacan. You can freely snorkel in the pristine coral reefs, and enjoy the sun on empty beaches. As long as you keep in mind that most zones are protected areas, the playground is yours.
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