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 Palawan
is an exquisite destination in the
southwestern part of the Philippine
archipelago. It is a long, narrow island
pointing to Borneo. It is known as the "Last
Frontier" and is now being promoted as an
ecotourist destination, attracting a steady
stream of visitors. It is, in fact, one of
the most visited tourist spots in the
Philippines.
There are daily flights to Puerto
Princesa-Palawan's capital-from Manila, Cebu,
and Iloilo. There are also boat trips and
round trips that take you directly to El
Nido and Busuanga.
Here, you will find diverse and rare species
of flora and fauna. There is the fish-eating
Palawan Eagle, the Scaly Anteater, Giant
Turtles, Palawan Peacock Pheasant, Palawan
Bear Cat, Mouse Deer, and the Tabon Bird.
But Palawan's beautiful beaches, islands,
reefs, resorts, forests, and underground
rivers are what really lure visitors to it.
 Beneath the waters of Palawan
lies a stunning display of underwater life -
an ideal destination for snorkelers and
scuba divers. If you want to go diving, you
will find one of the best diving spots in
the world here - the Tubbataha Reef. Some of
the spots in the northern islands are
delightfully unspoiled.
In the capital town of Puerto Princesa, you
can stroll along the waterfront, where
picturesque houses are built over the water.
Visit the Palawan Museum, which has a
display of archaeological artifacts and
fossil remains; and the Palawan State
University, which has a smaller museum with
displays of archaeological finds, artifacts,
butterfly and shell collections.
For those who wish to enjoy Palawan's
resplendent natural sights, there is a
30-minute bus ride to Honda Bay where
boatmen will readily cruise you along the
shores of Palawan and further down to the
islands of Cowrie, Pandan, Snake, and Bat
Island. Full or half-day cruises,
snorkeling, island explorations, and
accommodations are available in these
islands.
 For those who are interested in longer
treks, there is a 3-day 2-night safari that
will take you camping out in coves during
the evening and exploring the beaches and
waterfalls by day. Go to St. Paul's
Underground River-Palawan's best known
attraction. The river exits from a cave into
a beautiful pool near the beach in the
Puerto Princesa Subterranean Park (formerly
St. Paul's National Park). |