Palawan
What you need to know before you go
Palawan is an archipelagic province of the Philippines, and occupies the western edge of the country. It lies between the South Sea China in the northwest, the Sulu Sea in the southeast, Mindoro Island to the northeast, and Borneo to the southwest. Part of the Mimaropa Region and belonging to the Luzon Group of Islands, Palawan is a pristine area that counts no less than 1,780 islands and islets, where you can find stunning beaches and lagoons that are relatively untouched by modern development.
The capital of the Palawan Province is Puerto Princesa, which is one of the cleanest cities in the Philippines. Major tourist destinations within the province include Coron (famous for its dive sites) and El Nido (with a splendid karst scenery).
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Coron
Coron is ranked among the best scuba diving destinations in the world and has beautiful white-sand beaches you can enjoy between dips in the clear coastal seas. The Coron municipality...
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El Nido
El Nido is widely thought to have some of the most beautiful beaches in the world, which are spread among tiny islands, isolated coves and hidden lagoons. Located at the...
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Puerto Princesa
Puerto Princesa, the main city of the Palawan province, is best known for its natural beauty. The subterranean river is especially impressive, though the fantastic white-sand beaches are probably the...
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