Palawan Phlippines A world of wonder and Adventure

Apulit Island Taytay Palawan Philippines

     A rich cultural history, unspoiled natural beauty and upscale modern resorts make the Philippines a premier destination. Discover two very different parts of the country:  Palawan, a narrow archipelago ideal for adventure lovers, and Manila, its vibrant capital, which draws culture seeker the world over.

                        

     With more than 1780 Islands, Palawan is a paradise of beaches and steep limestone cliffs surrounded by clear turquoise waters, lagoons, waterfalls, caves and the most popular attraction and dive site, the Tubbataha Reef Natural Park.  Designated a UNESCO World Heritage site, this marine and bird sanctuary has dramatic underwater terrain and awe-inspiring marine life.

The pool at El Nido Resort In Apulit Island

     For the Intrepid visitor, El Nido and Coron both offer diving, snorkeling, kayaking, bamboo rafting, sailing, rock climbing and spelunking.  El Nido a Tranquil harbor town of extraordinary natural splendor, has been called the best beach and island destination in the Philippines.  Take a kayak ride at dawn around the limestone formations of the Bacuit Archipelago, a group of 45 islands.  Swin in an underwater world with more than 100 species of coral and 800 species of fish, and enjoy a picnic on a private island.  Or climb the Taraw Cliff for a bird's eye view of Bacuit Bay.

Coron Island Palawan Philippines

      Coron Island, reached via a 20-minute bangka ( outrigger boat ) ride from Coron Town. is rugged and sparsely populated, with high limestone rocks, lush greenery, secluded bays and seven mountain lakes, each with  its own character.  The shallow waters harbor a dozen well-preserved Japanese shipwrecks that can be explored by divers. Lake Barracuda has layers of fresh, salt, and brackish water and dramatic temperature shifts.  Lake Kayangan, with its crystal-clear waters, is an underwater lands cape burrowed into the mountain walls.  The entire island is the ancestral domain of the Tagbanua, fisherman and managers of these ecologically sensitive sites.