Palawan Tourist Attractions
Palawan is the Philippines' most exotic tourist destination
with it's deserted islands, limestone cliffs, coral reefs,
misty mountains and teeming wildlife. Palawan is a paradise
in the Philippines. Palawan is known for it's name as the
'Last Frontier'.
Calauit
Island Wildlife Sanctuary - This sanctuary is devoted
to wildlife preservation of animals coming from Africa such
as zebras and gazelles, giraffes and elands and our own animals
which can only be found in Palawan like bearcat, mousedeer
and peacock pheasant. This santuary is has an area of 3,700
hectare
Active ImageCoron Reefs -
One of the enchanting scenery in Palawan in which tourist want
to go. It has Seven enchanting lakes, perfectly surrounded by
craffy limestone cliffs. It attracts tourist and nature lovers
to this island in northern Palawan. This is one of the world-famous
diving sites in the world.
Honda Bay - The bay consists of several islets
with shallow reefs bordering fabulous beaches which have become
the favorite swimming, snorkelling, and diving destinations
of local residents and tourists. These islets are the Cannon
(Cowrie) Island, Bat Island, Lu-Ii Island (derived from the
word ""lulubog-lilitaw"", meaning floating
and sinking island, is visible only during low tide), Meara
Marina, Starfish Island (known for its fine white sand and clear
water that teems with starfish), Snake Island (an island with
a long stretch of fine white sand shaped like a snake), Pandan
Island, and Senorita Island (the breeding site of lapu-lapu
fish). Lodging facilities are available for overnight stays
in the islands of Meara Marina and Starfish (Sandbar Resort).
Tabon Caves - Known as the ""Cradle
of Philippine Civilization,"" Tabon Caves consists
of a series of chambers where anthropologists discovered the
remains of crude man and his tools. Anthropological significance
came to the fore with the discovery of the remains of the 22,000
year old Tabon Man in one of its interiors, along with other
artifacts decades ago.
El
Nido Marine Reserve - is one of the most popular ecosystems
tourist destination in the Philippines. Palawan is proud to
have this popular diverse ecosystems such as rainforest, mangroves,
white sand beaches, coral reefs, and limestone cliffs. Here
divers can see the rarest marine mammal, the sea cows locally
called "dugong".
St. Paul Subterranean River National
Park - A very attractive natural scenery in Palawan
and One of the world's wonders. The river stretches eight kilometers
deep into an underground lagoon with crystalline waters. The
captivating limestone cave reveals the stalactite pillars, rock
formations and domed amphitheaters.
Puerto Princesa Subterranean River National Park
- A world heritage site, this natural wonder features an 8.2
kilometer navigable underground river, reputed to be the world's
longest, that winds through a spectacular cave before emptying
out in to the South China Sea. This river flows within a deep
cavern under rugged limestone and marble cliffs, special features
of the park.
Known as one of the world's wonders, this river stretches eight
kilometers deep into an underground lagoon with crystalline
waters. Within the hallowed recesses, one winds through the
tunnel aboard a paddle boat with outriggers to be enthralled
at every turn which reveals stalactite pillars, rock formations,
and domed amphitheaters.
Tubbataha
Reefs National Marine Park -Is reputed as the country's
best diving site and one of the world's best diving spot. The
reef is abundant in marine life and because of this it was named
a World Heritage Site. The island consists of two islets with
lots of soft corals and small cave. Divers can see Tubbataha
shark, turtles and manta rays.
Ursula Island Game Refuge and Bird Sanctuary
- This island is a haven for birds that converge here two hours
before sunset, to take their rest after a day's long flight.
It is located in Rio, Tuba Village, Bataraza, Palawan. About
236 kilometers from Puerto Princesa City, the town of Bataraza
can be reached by bus or jeepney which departs daily from the
city. From Bataraza, proceed to Rio Tuba and then take a pumpboat
ride to Ursula Island. Bataraza is 5-6 hours’ drive from
Puerto Princesa City. The bird sanctuary is about 2 hours’
pumpboat ride from Rio Tuba.