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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