Palawan, The Last Frontier

Palawan Sunset

Palawan is popularly known as the “Last Frontier” pointing to Borneo and is also located just north of Malaysia’s Sabah island. It is the largest province in the Philippines with an area of 1.5 million hectares and has 1,769 islands and islets.

This huge island yet still unexplored, possesses the largest rainforest, unusual plants and animal species. These are

Beaches of Palawan

the Palawan Peacock, the sea cow or Dugong, the mouse deer, tabon birds, colorful butterflies and some of most beautiful orchids in the country. In short, the island has the biggest reservation of wildlife among other places in the country. Aside from these treasures, Palawan has exceptional landscapes consisting of mountainous ranges, unusual rock formations & hidden caves. It is as well an island known for its numerous fishing villages and dive sites.

Crystal-clear water of Palawan

The main tourist destination is the group of Calamian Islands. It has the richness of white sand beaches, clear water and a wide range of marine resources perfect for scuba diving. Some places of the main island of Palawan are recommended for trekking particularly in the deep dense forests of the central district. But be aware, heading further south where Malaria is common should be avoided. Other attractions are St. Paul subterranean National Park that has underground river, Tabon Caves, where fossils of 50,000 years old ancient man were found and El Nido Village, the home of Nido Soup that is made out of bird’s nest. This is place known for its world-class resorts, powdery whitesand beaches, limestone hills, scattered islets and marine-rich dive sites.

To get there, Philippine Airlines or PAL has 60 mins. flights daily from Manila to Puerto Princesa.

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Northern Palawan Map

Palawan Mainland Map