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"Take nothing but photographs
Leave nothing but footprints,
Bring nothing but memories,
Kill nothing but Time."
Palawan is an archipelago situated in the Western border of the Philippines approximately one (1) hour air travel and 24 hours boat travel Southwest of Manila. It is located 30 nautical miles South of Mindoro and 60 nautical miles North of Borneo and is bounded on the East by the Sulu Sea.
Philippines is in the heart of Southeast Asia. Further North is Japan further down South is Australia, on the East is the Pacific Ocean.
Inter-Tropical Converging Zone
Northeast Monsoon (Amihan) November to February
Southwest Monsoon (Habagat) June to October
Favorable for Sea Travel March to May
Favorable Months January to May
Rainy Months June to December
Total Area 1,489,655 hectares
Stretches 650 kilometers tip to tip
Main Land 425 kilometers long
Total number 1,780 islands and islets
Mount Matalingban elevation 2,086 meters
located between Brooke's Point and Bataraza
Cleopatra's Needle elevation 1,585 meters
Located in Puerto Princesa City
Tagalog
Cuyonon
City - 1
Municipalities - 23
Barangays - 431
Puerto Princesa City
HALL OF FAME Awardee
Cleanest and Greenest City in the Philippines
Archeological findings indicated that the first Filipinos once live in the Tabon Caves Complex, Quezon, Palawan. A skull cap unearthed in 1962, carbonated to be 22,000 years old bore a testimony to this, thus gave credit to the caves as "The Cradle of Philippine Civilization."
Studies showed that there came three waves of migration from Asia to Palawan passing through the land bridges of Balabac, in the following order: The Pygmies (Aetas/Negritos); the Indonesians - to this group belong the Tagbanuas; and the Malays.
Historical records, also show that long before Spaniards discover the Philippines in 1521, inhabitants of Palawan were already doing commerce with ancient Chinese traders, particularly in the coastal areas of Calamianes. This is evidenced by the sizeable amount of Chinese Porcelains, jars and other relics found in Palawan today.
Palawan was then known as province of Calamianes with Taytay as its Capital. Poor and inadequate transportation and communication however made governance arduous - thus in 1859 the Province was divided into two, Castillas and Asturias. "Castilla" included Cuyo, Taytay, Calamian, Busuanga and adjacent Islands - with Taytay as its capital. "Asturias' comprised all municipalities south of Taytay down to Balabac. Puerto Princesa was its capital.
Castilla and Asturias were to be short-lied however. In 1862 a royal decree again divided Palawan into Provinces, "Calamianes" and "Paragua." To the former was added Bacuit. And to encourage migrants to settle in these Provinces, no taxes were levied for a period of ten years.
Then in 1873, the capital Paragua was transferred from Taytay to Cuyo.
The Peace Treaty between Spain and United States of America in 1898 gave way to American Regime. In 1901, a Military Government was established with Major John Brown as Lieutenant Governor. Eventually on June 23, 1902 the Americans established the Civil Government of Paragua with Major J. Brown as the appointed Governor. In 1905 pursuant to Act No. 1363 of the Philippine Commission, the name Paragua was changed to Palawan and the capital was transferred from Cuyo to Puerto Princesa.
American governance laid emphasis on Education, Agriculture, Medical Assistance, and Right of Tribal minorities were also considered.
Because of its democratic ways and enlightened policies, Americans succeeded in uniting the people.
All the outbreak of World War II Japanese Imperial forces occupied Palawan on May 18, 1942. They established garrisons in Coron, Puerto Princesa and Iwahig. Consequently guerilla were formed in three sectors led by Capt. Carlos Amores in Calamianes, by Dr. Higinio Mendoza, Sr. (Governor elect 1931-37) in the mainland and Emilio Tumbaga in Brooke's Point.
Palawan was liberated in 1945.
The name Palawan is believed to come from Chinese word "PA-LAO-YU" meaning "The land of Beautiful Safe Harbor" and a Spanish word PARAGUA - which likens the shape of the island to a closed umbrella.
Palawan with its rich historical background is an interesting place to explore...
| Municipality |
Land Area (in hectares) |
Major Crops |
| Palawan |
1,489,655 |
Palay, corn, coconut, cashew, banana, mango |
| Aborlan | 90,880 |
Palay, corn, coconut, cashew |
| Agutaya | 3,250 |
Beans, banana, corn, palay |
| Araceli | 17,680 |
Palay, coconut, cashew |
| Balabac | 58,166 |
Coconut, mango, corn, palay |
| Bataraza | 95,700 |
Palay, corn, coconut, banana, cassava |
| Brooke's Point | 130,340 |
Palay, corn, coconut, banana, vegetables |
| Busuanga | 39,290 |
Palay, cassava, coconut, banana, cashew, jackfruit |
| Cagayancillo | 15,400 |
Coconut, cassava, corn |
| Coron | 121,410 |
Mango, palay, corn, cashew, cassava, jackfruit |
| Culion | 42,692 | |
| Cuyo | 5,730 | Cashew, mango, palay corn |
| Dumaran | 43,500 |
Rice, corn, cashew, mango |
| El Nido | 46,510 |
Edible birds nest, palay |
| Kalayaan | 25 | |
| Linapacan | 15,520 |
Cashew, coconut, mango, cassava, corn |
| Magsaysay | 2,700 |
Cashew, coconut, palay, cassava, corn, beans, banana |
| Narra | 70,000 |
Palay, corn, coconut, vegetables, banana |
| Puerto Princesa | 210,670 |
Palay, corn, cassava, mango, banana, coconut, coffee, peanuts |
| Quezon | 81,280 |
Palay, corn, banana, coconut, peanuts, cassava |
| Rizal | 110,000 |
Palay, coconut, corn, peanut, mango, vegetable |
| Roxas | 122,030 |
Coconut, cashew,coffee, palay, corn, banana |
| San Vicente | 84,250 |
Cashew, coconut, coffee, banana |
| Soforonio Española | 47,391 |
Palay, corn, coconut |
| Taytay | 139,000 |
Cashew, mango, palay, corn, cassava, edible birds nest |
Source: Discover Palawan, Provincial Information Office
Activities |
Best Sites |
Island Hopping |
Puerto Princesa City Honda Bay; El Nido; Busuanga; Coron; Cuyo, Port Barton; Quezon Malanut & Nakuda Bays |
Diving |
Puerto Princesa City Honda Bay, Roxas, San Vicente, El Nido, Busuanga, Coron, Tubbathaha Reefs, Taytay |
Snorkeling |
Puerto Princesa City Honda Bay; El Nido; Busuanga; Coron; Port Barton; and Quezon |
Specialized Tours and Attractions |
Puerto Princesa City Underground River; Butterfly Garden, Palawan rescue & Conservation Center; Iwahig Prison and Penal Farm, Quezon Tabon Caves, Busuanga Calauit National Park, Coron Kayangan Lake. |
Sunbathing |
New Agutaya, San Vicente, Tigman Beach, Sandbars/Islands in Honda Bay, Port Barton Beach, Island resorts/white beaches in Puerto Princesa City |
Cultural and Historical Tours and Attractions |
Palawan Museum, Palawan State University Museum, Plaza Cuartel, Quezon Tabon Museum. Cuyo Aguado Pilgrimage (Holy Week); Baragatan; Town Fiestas of different Municipalities. |
Mountaineering and Trekking |
Mt. Matalingahan, Victoria Peak, Mt. Tapyas, Cleopatra Needle, Salakot, St. Pauls Monkey Trail, Tanabag |
Kayaking |
Kayanagan Lake, Lagoons in El Nido, Taytay, Areceffi Island and Port Barton Bay |
Environmental Feast |
Pista y Ang Kagueban {3rd week of June}, Pista ng Kalikasan {June 19} (Puerto Princesa City) and Pista ng Dalampasigan (S. Española) {June 24} |
 | Observe descent clothing when visiting Government Offices and other public places. | ||||||||||||||||||||||||||
| Observe cleanliness and No Littering Policy - Php 200.00 fine for violation. | ||||||||||||||||||||||||||
| No Smoking Policy is imposed in all public places - City Ordinance No. 57-93. | ||||||||||||||||||||||||||
| Generally Tourist are not encourage to enter Tribal
Territories. However, for purposes of admiring their culture and artistic
skills, please coordinate with the following offices for proper guidance:
Taking a local Guide is advisable
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| A dive tour to Tubbataha Reefs National Marine Park and a
visit to Calauit Game Preserve and Wildlife Sanctuary requires a permit from
the Office of the Palawan Council for Sustainable Development Staff (PCSDS)
with the following offices:
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| It is best to negotiate with tricycle drivers before starting off to any point of destination. | ||||||||||||||||||||||||||
| When visiting Tabon Caves please bring high powered flashlight, wear rubber beach sandal, aqua shoes or hiking boots, wide rimmed hats and light clothing. | ||||||||||||||||||||||||||
| Secure permits from the Office of Puerto Princesa Subterranean River and National Park at 2nd Floor, SA Santos Bldg., National Hi-way, Puerto Princesa City with Telephone No. 433-2409 prior to your visit to underground river. | ||||||||||||||||||||||||||
| Traveler's Checks and Foreign Currency Exchange service can be availed in some banks in Puerto Princesa City. Not all establishments accept credit cards. Visa and American Express cards are generally acceptable. Currency - PESO. | ||||||||||||||||||||||||||
| Malaria is endemic, especially in hinterlands. Consult your physician for oral prophylaxis prior to your trip. Application of mosquito repellant is also recommended. | ||||||||||||||||||||||||||
| In Puerto Princesa City electricity runs 24 hours while in some municipalities electricity runs on a scheduled hours, usually in the evening. Some island resorts operate their own generator. Electricity - 220 Volts. | ||||||||||||||||||||||||||
| For Mountaineering Enthusiast, you can contact the
following: (need one (1) month notice)
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| All rates stated herein subject to change without prior notice. |
| Travel within the city proper is usually by tricycles and multicabs. Travelling to different point of destinations in the province is by public utility transports like jeepneys and buses, motorized bancas or pumpboats; and for convenience motorcycle and other four-wheel drive vehicles are available for rent or hire. |
| Public utility buses and jeepneys are located along Malvar Street near Puerto Princesa City Public Market. |
| For a pleasant and hassle-free trips or tours you may get in touch with local tour agencies or operators. |
Palawan Sportfishing - fishing@pal-onl.com
Sea Canoe Phils. - coron@vasia.com - www.seacanoe.com
| GLOBE TELECOMMUNICATIONS (Mobile phone serving Puerto Princesa City) |
| SMART COMMUNICATIONS (mobile phones serving Puerto Princesa City, Narra, Brooke's Point, El Nido, Taytay, Roxas and Coron) |
| PHILIPPINE LONG DISTANCE TELEPHONE (PLDT) |
| RCPI / BAYANTEL |
| TELECOM |
A versatile destination attracting all types of travelers. It is a paradise to everyone seeking the tranquility of its natural environment and its mesmerizing scenery. It is a place for tough people seeking rough adventure high up in the mountains, or down under the sea. Truly an oasis of natural beauty, and a wholesome get-away for the whole family.
TRAVEL TIME: 3 - 4 hours
DISTANCE: 142 kilometers Northeast of Puerto Princesa City
MODE OF TRANSPORTATION: Jeepneys Depart daily when filled with passengers. Buses and Shuttle Vans on Schedule basis
SCHEDULE: 6 am to 7 pm daily
JEEPNEY/BUS STATION: Malvar St. Near Public Market
ATTRACTIONS
1. Green Island - Seaweeds Farm
2. Stanlake Island - Tabon Bird Sanctuary
PLACES TO STAY
1. Cocoloco Island Resort cocoloco@pal-onl.com
2. Rover's Pension
3. Gemalain Lodging House
4. Tindog Crystal Bathing Establishment
5. Retac Garden & Bech Resort fax: (632)804-0331
ADDITIONAL INFORMATION
Jeepney from Roxas to San Vicente - daily 9:00 am; to Fort Barton - daily 9:00 am; to Tatay -daily
Bus from Roxas to Taytay - daily
a place in the province where about 92% of the Municipal area in forest cover.
TRAVEL TIME: 5 - 6 hours
DISTANCE: 155 kilometers Northwest of Puerto Princesa City
MODE OF TRANSPORTATION: Jeepneys depart daily. Shuttle Vans on hire basis
SCHEDULE: Jeepneys - 8 am to 9 am daily
JEEPNEY/BUS STATION: Malvar St. Near Public Market
ATTRACTIONS
1. Dive Spots
2. Long Beach - located between New Agutaya and Alimanguan, 14 kilometers stretch of white sand beach.
PLACES TO STAY
1. Caparii Dive Camp 433-4868
2. Palaweñas Inn
3. Beth Canteen, Lodging & Sing-Along
4. Tamayo's Lodging House
ADDITIONAL INFORMATION
Jeepney - Roxas to San Vicente - daily; 2-3 hours travel
A relaxing place to rest that weary body and unwind that stressed out mind.
TRAVEL TIME: 4-5 hours (by land)
DISTANCE: 155 kilometers Northwest of Puerto Princesa
MODE OF TRANSPORTATION: Jeepneys depart daily. Shuttle Vans on hire basis
SCHEDULE: Jeepneys - 8 am to 9 am daily
JEEPNEY/BUS STATION: Malvar St. Near Public Market
ATTRACTIONS
1. Exotic Island - 45 minutes from town proper by boat.
2. Stretch of white sand beaches
3. Pamoayan waterfalls - amidst nearby forest, 1-3 hours trek from Port Barton
PLACES TO STAY
1. Swissipini Lodge & Resort 433-2540
2. El Busero Inn
3. Summer Homes
4. Elsa Beach House
5. Paradise Island 434-3839
6. Ausan's Cottages 433-4825
7. Coconut Garden Island Resort
8. El Dorado Sunset 433-2110
9. Green View Resort
10. Michaela Resort
ADDITIONAL INFORMATION
San Vicente to Port Barton - by pumpboat - 1 1/2 hour
Port Barton to El Nido - by pumpboat - 4-6 hours
Roxas to Port Barton - by Jeepney - 2-3 hours
Sabang to Port Barton - by pumpboat - 2 1/2 hours
The first capital of Palawan and also where Malampaya Sound known as the fishbowl of the Philippines is located.
TRAVEL TIME: 6-7 hours
DISTANCE: 215 kilometers
MODE OF TRANSPORTATION: Jeepneys & Buses. Shuttle Vans on hire basis
SCHEDULE: Buses - 6 am / 8 am /3 pm daily
JEEPNEY/BUS STATION: Malvar St. Near Public Market
BOAT: South Star Dos (PPC - Roxas - Taytay & vice versa)
ATTRACTIONS
1. PUERTO DE SANTA ISABEL (TAYTAY PORT) - Constructed in 1667 under the Agustinian Recollect Fathers and was finished on December 17, 1738.
2. Lake Danao - 661 hectares body of fresh water 1 1/2 hours hike from town proper. Believed by visiting geologist as a collapsed volcano in primordial ages as evident by the volcanic rock formation. Numerous islets varying in sizes can be found within the lake.
3. Pinangyarihan Falls - Aside from its potential for mini-hydroelectric source afford tourist with a pleasure of communing with nature with its lush verdant tropical rainforest.
4.Elephant and Castle Island - Collectively known as Pabellon Island.
5.Quimbaludan Winding Beach - Perfect for sunbathing and snorkeling.
PLACES TO STAY
1. Club Noah Isabelle (632) 812-0671
2. Pem's Pension House & Restaurant
3. Flower Island Beach
Resort
4. Casa Rosa Restaurant & Information Center
5. Publico's International Guest House
6. Pareñas Fast-Food and Hometel
7. Rainbow Lodging Inn
8. Garden Eden Beach Cottages
9. Central Village Inn
ADDITIONAL INFORMATION
Tricycle - from Poblacion, Taytay to Agpay (Embarcadero) - regular or hire basis
Boat - Salve Juliana - Liminangcong, Taytay - Coron; Taytay to Liminancong - regular or hire basis
Asian Spirit Airlines - Sandoval Taytay - Manila
a very natural place famous for its marble cliffs and edible birds nest
TRAVEL TIME: 10-12 hours
DISTANCE: 271 kilometers North
MODE OF TRANSPORTATION: Jeepneys, Bus & Pumpboat
JEEPNEY/BUS STATION: Malvar St., near Public Market (Northbound)
ATTRACTIONS
Marble Cliffs
Makinit Hot Springs
Hidden Lagoons
Caves
Crystal Clear Water - rich in Marine Life
Islands in Bacuit Bay
Gintungawan Island-Turtle
White Sand Beaches
PLACES TO STAY
Austria's Restaurant & Lodging House
Hadefe Beach Cottages
Tia Bodin I & II
Dara Faye Cottages
Dolarog Beach Resort
Rosanna's Cottages
Ricson's
Ann's Cottages
Mago's Beach Cottages
Rhoma Beach Cottages
Marina Garden Cottages
New Bayview Inn 433-4110
Tandikan Beach Cottages
El Nido Cliffside Cottages
Lally & Abet Cottages
Gloria's Cottages
Miniloc Island Resort
Lagen Island Resort elnido@mailstation.net
Malapacao Island Retreat 434-4160 leeann@pal-onl.com
Lualhati Cottage
Rico Beach Cottages
El Nido Plaza Inn & Tree House Restaurant
ADDITIONAL INFORMATION
Andres Soriano Airlines - Manila to El Nido
Seair (Manila-Busuanga-EL Nido-Puerto Princesa)
Pumboats - Agpay (Embarcadero) Taytay to El Nido
Port Barton to El Nido
El Nido to Underground River
El Nido - Liminangcong
A place known for its oil reserves
TRAVEL TIME: 6 – 7 hours (Puerto – Taytay); 3 – 4 hours (Taytay – Linapacan)
DISTANCE: 165 Nautical Miles
MODE OF TRANSPORTATION: Puerto – Taytay: Jeepney Bus depart daily when filled with passengers; Taytay – Linapacan: Pumpboat (hire basis)
JEEPNEY/BUS STATION: Malvar St., near Public Market (Northboud)
ATTRACTIONS
ELI CAVES
PATUYO BEACH - 0.67 miles from Town Proper
CASELEDAN SPANISH FORT - 13.5 kilometers from Tow Proper
CAGDANAO ISLAND - 6 miles from Town Proper by Sea Transport
INAPUPUAN ISLAND - 3 miles from Town Proper by Sea Transport
PANGADLAWAN ISLAND - 4.5 miles from Town Proper by Sea
BOLINA ISLAND
PLACES TO STAY
TRIPLE R LODGING HOUSE
BAHAY TULUYAN
MUNICIPAL LODGING HOUSE
ADDITIONAL INFORMATION
Hired pumpboats available to any Islands within Linapacan.
A come-on for divers
Distance: 195 Nautical Miles
Puerto Princesa – Coron (by Air): SEAIR (1 hour & 30 minutes)
Puerto - Taytay: Jeepney & Buses departs daily when filled with passengers (6am/8am/3pm)
JEEPNEY/BUS STATION: Malvar St., near Public Market (Northboud)
Sea Vessels:
1. M/V Salve Juliana Manila-Coron-Liminangcong Wed/Sat
2. WG&A Superferry Manila-Coron-Puerto Princesa Sat/Sun
3. San Nicholas Lines Manila-Coron-Culion Fri/Sun/Tue
4. Sta. Barbara I & 2 Culion-Coron
5. Mervin Culion-Coron
6. Depalian Coron-Culion
Coron - Manila (By Air)
1. Seair Manila-Coron-Manila Daily
2. Pacific Air Manila-Coron-Manila Daily
3. Air Ads Manila-Coron-Manila Chartered
ATTRACTIONS
CORON ISLAND - Noted for pistureque steep limestone cliffs, white sand beaches and seven mountain lakes. This Island is partly inhabited by Tagbanuas.
TAPYAS MOUNTAIN - A 30-minute trek from the town proper. From atop one will see the breathtaking view of Coron Island, the miniature houses, the road to Busuanga, the sprouting commercial buildings and the greenery of Coron.
DEBATOC ISLAND - Located at the entrance of Coron passage. Famous for its white sandy beach, steep limestone cliff partly bordered by coral reef.
MAKINIT HOT SPRING - Located at Bgy. Tagumpay facing the passage of Coron Bay and can be reached by an hour and a half over 3 1/2 kilometers of foot trails or within 15 minutes by boat. A dip in the Hotspring is an invigorating experience after a tiresome hike.
MABENTANGAN FOREST PARK - Situated at the foot of Dalara Mountain Ranges. Ideal for swimming and picnic.
KAYANGAN LAKE - A mountain lake located at Coron Island. Hall of Fame Awardee for the Cleanest and Greenest Inland Body of Water (National). Ideal for Mountain climbing and trail trekking.
PLACES TO STAY
BAYSIDE DIVERS LODGE
VILLAGE LODGE
KOKOSNUSS GARDEN RESORT kokosnuss@mozcom.com
CLUB PARADISE & MARICABAN BAY MARINA RESORT www.clubpar.com
DARAYONAN drayonan@i-manila.com.ph
SEA DIVE CENTER LODGING AND RESTAURANT
TENDING ISLAND
L & M PE LODGE
CORON REEF PENSION HOUSE
SEA BREEZE LODGIN HOUSE
SEA CORAL LODGE
DIPULAO VILLAGE RESORT
KRYSTAL LANGIT LODGE krista@pacific.net.ph
SANGAT ISLAND RESERVE (632)5261295
SEA Horse Club (632)804-0331
Kubo sa Dagat (632)828-4964
DIVE-LINK-CORON (632)8924251
ADDITIONAL INFORMATION
Pumpboat – Cuyo to Agutaya – regular Trip every day 2-3 hours. Agutuya to Concepcion Island is 2-3 hours. Concepcion Island to Pamalican is 20 minutes.
Safari in the Philippines
Distance: 212 Nautical Miles North
PUERTO - TAYTAY : Jeepney/Buses deaprt daily when filled with passengers
JEEPNEY/BUS STATIONS: Malvar St. Near Public Market (North Bound)
TAYTAY-CORON: By Sea MBRs Shipping Lines every Wed/Sat
CORON-BUSUANGA (Salvacion): 54 kms by land - 2 hour approximately. Daily departure
ATTRACTIONS
Calauit Game Preserve & Wildlife Sanctuary - Sanctuary of exotic animals and Palawan's endemic animal species like Palawan bearcat, Palawan peacock pheasant, etc.
Concepcion Falls
Beaches
Cave Exploration
PLACES TO STAY
Reynolds Nipa Hut & Catering
North Cay Beach Resort
Rene Boy Lodging
Persha Lodging House and Restaurant
Coral Bay Marina Resort
Calumbayan Island Adventures
Kaniki Point Resort
Las Perlas Beach Resort
Concepcion Divers Lodge
Deboyoyan Beach Resort
ADDITIONAL INFORMATION
Seair - Manila to Coron (Daily Flights)
Air Ads- Manila to Coron (Chartered)
An old Town in Palawan that despite progress has preserved its cultural heritage. It became the 2nd Capital of Palawan from 1873 to 1903.
Distance: 156 Nautical Miles
Mode of Transportation:
By Sea: Puerto – Cuyo – Iloilo
MV Milagrosa Travel Time
Puerto – Cuyo 12 hours
Cuyo – Iloilo 14 hours
Puerto – Iloilo 26 hours
Cuyo – Manila
MV Asuncion
Travel Time: 24 hours
Schedule – Saturday
ATTRACTIONS
Cuyo Fort – built during early Spanish Period, purposely to protect the Cuyunon from their enemies. It is considered as one of the oldest and unique Fort in the Archipelago. Unique in the sense that you could find the church, the convent and the only Perpetual Adoration Chapel in Palawan within the Fort.
Aguado Pilgrimage – Reenancment of the Way of the Cross done Every Holy Week.
Capusan Beach – Ideal Place for wind surfing. Noted for its white sand clean and crystal –clear water.
Quiminatin Island
Tabunan Beach – ideal place for swimming, it has white sand, clean and crystal –clear water.
PLACES TO STAY
AMANPULO (Pamalikan Island) www.amanpulo.com
TABUNAN BEACH COTTAGES
IRENE’S RESTAURANT AND LODGING HOUSE
ADDITIONAL INFORMATION
Pumpboat – Cuyo to Agutaya – regular Trip every day 2-3 hours. Agutuya to Concepcion Island is 2-3 hours. Concepcion Island to Pamalican is 20 minutes.
The only town in the Province with an Agricultural College. Its establishment in 1910 pave way for the scientific farming in Palawan.
TRAVEL TIME: 1 hour and 45 minutes
DISTANCE: 67 km South of Puerto Princesa City
MODE OF TRANSPORTATION: Jeepneys Depart daily when filled with passengers. Buses and Shuttle Vans on Schedule basis
SCHEDULE: 5 am to 4 pm daily
JEEPNEY/BUS STATION: Malvar St. Near Public Market
TOURIST ATTRACTIONS
1. Tigman Beach - an ideal place for swimming
PLACES TO STAY
1. Baroña's Holiday Beach
2. Camille Del Sol - 433-6526
3. Princesa Holiday - 433-8868 - www.princessa.com - phresort@skyinet.net
ADDITIONAL INFORMATION
Jeepney - Aborlan to Narra & Plaridel to Narra
Tricycle -Plaridel to Tigman
Originally part of Aborlan and identified as site for the mass production of rice and corn for Palawan, later created into a separate Municipality in 1969.
TRAVEL TIME: 2.5 hours
DISTANCE: 91 km South of Puerto Princesa City
MODE OF TRANSPORTATION: Jeepneys Depart daily when filled with passengers. Buses and Shuttle Vans on Schedule basis
SCHEDULE: 5 am to 4 pm daily
JEEPNEY/BUS STATION: Malvar St. Near Public Market
ATTRACTIONS
1. Estrella Falls- cool cascading water at the foot of the mountain in a natural setting, 6 km from the highway of Bgy. Malatgao, Narra, Palawan
2. Rasa Island - home to the last dozens of Cockatoo (Katala or Abucay). Also found are 68 species of birds such as the Blue-Headed Racket Tail (Kilit-kilit), the Black-Naped Oriole and the White Vintage Shama.
3. Nature's Park - Located at Malatgao, 30 minutes ride from town proper. It also maintains a swimming pool for in-house guest and day picnickers. Conducts trekking & bird watching to the southern mountain ranges of Palawan. It also offers island hopping.
PLACES TO STAY
1. Roger and Jackie Beach Resort
2. Paradise Beach Resort
3. PJN Lodging House and Restaurant
4. Women's Center
5. Tiosin Restaurant and Lodging Inn
6. Narra Convention Center
ADDITIONAL INFORMATION
Bus - Narra to Brooke's Point
SMART Communications Cell Site located in the Town Proper.
Famous for its Tabon Caves - an archeological site.
TRAVEL TIME: 3-4 hours
DISTANCE: 155 km South of Puerto Princesa City
MODE OF TRANSPORTATION: Jeepneys Depart daily when filled with passengers. Buses and Shuttle Vans on Schedule basis
SCHEDULE: 5 am to 4 pm daily
JEEPNEY/BUS STATION: Malvar St. Near Public Market
ATTRACTIONS
1. Tabon Caves - known as the CRADLE OF PHILIPPINE CIVILIZATION can be reach within 20 - 30 minutes pumpboat ride from Quezon Wharf. After a tiresome climb, dip in a refreshing waters below.
2. Tabon Museum - where artifacts from Tabon caves can be found.
3. Quezon Mini-Underground River
4. Tataran Island - ideal for swimming; 30 minutes by pumpboat
5. Sedanaw Island - 35 minutes by pumpboat
6. Tumarbong Falls - 30 minutes from the town proper
PLACES TO STAY
1. Joavech Cafe and Pension
2. Villa Esperanza
3. Zambrano Lodging House
4. Tumarbong Falls Cafe, Lodge and Restaurant tumarbongfalls@hotmail.com
5. Tabon Village Resort www.travel.to/tabonresort tabonresort@asia.com
6. Malapakon Island Rest House
7. Paraiso sa Falls tabonresort@asia.com
ADDITIONAL INFORMATION
Bus - Quezon to Narra; Quezon to Puerto Princesa City; Quezon to Rizal
The Rice Granary of Palawan
TRAVEL TIME: 3-5 hours
DISTANCE: 190 kilometers South of Puerto Princesa City
MODE OF TRANSPORTATION: Buses and Shuttle Vans on Schedule Basis
SCHEDULE: 5 am to 4 pm daily
JEEPNEY/BUS STATION: Malvar St. Near Public Market
ATTRACTIONS
1. Sabsaban Water Falls - a place for "water gypsies" during hot weather. Situated at the foothill of the mountain range in Cabar, Aribungos, 195 kilometers southwest of Puerto Princesa City. It can be reach by any kind of transportation for 3.5 hours from Puerto Princesa and 30 minutes from Brooke's Point Town Proper.
2. El Salvador Park - located in Pulot Interior, 38 kilometers and approximately One (1) hour ride from Town Proper of Brooke's Point.
3. Mainit Falls - an ideal place to try the medicinal property of the sulfuric hot spring and to dip in a pool of fresh water from a small waterfalls cascading from the rocky mountain side. Situated in Bgy. Mainit, 10 kilometers northwest of Brooke's Point Town Proper. Can be reach by any land transportation for about 15 minutes.
4. Maruyog Mountain
PLACES TO STAY
1. King's Paradise 433-6514
2. Scorta Lodge
3. Sunset Garden & Lodge
4. Silayan Lodge
5. Glabs Lodge
6. Mt. Maruyog Farms & Gardens 0919-7600265
ADDITIONAL INFORMATION
Jeepney & Buses - Brooke's Point to Bataraza
SMART Communications Cell Site located in the Town Proper.
A town where populated by 50% Muslims, but they live harmoniously with other cultural groups.
TRAVEL TIME: 5-6 hours
DISTANCE: 225 kilometers South of Puerto Princesa
MODE OF TRANSPORTATION: Buses and Shuttle Vans on Schedule basis
SCHEDULE: 5 am to 4 pm daily
JEEPNEY/BUS STATION: Malvar St. Near Public Market
ATTRACTIONS
1. Ursula Island - Bird Sanctuary (2 hours from Rio Tuba by boat)
2. Nagoya Beach
3. Gangub Cave - Located at Barangay Sandoval 20 kilometers from Town Proper of Bataraza.
4. Kapangyan Falls - Ideal place for swimming and nature observation.
PLACES TO STAY
1. Bonbon Lodging House
2. Delote Boarding House
ADDITIONAL INFORMATION
Jeepney & Bus - Bataraza to Brooke'sPoint
Jeepney - Bataraza to Rio Tuba
Jeepney & Royale Bus - Rio Tuba to Puerto Princesa
Pumpboat: Rio Tuba to Balabac (Hiring is advisable)
An Island Municipality situated in the Southernmost part of the Province
TRAVEL TIME: 6-7 hours
DISTANCE: 147 nautical miles South of Puerto Princesa City
MODE OF TRANSPORTATION: Buses and Shuttle Vans on Schedule basis
SCHEDULE: 5 am to 4 pm daily
JEEPNEY/BUS STATION: Malvar St. Near Public Market
Rio Tuba - Balabac: Mode of Transportation: By boat (usually in the afternoon) 50 persons capacity
ATTRACTIONS
1. Candaraman Island - 15 - 20 minutes pumpboat ride from Balabac Poblacion
2. Basy Waterfalls
3. Morenton Peak Game Refuge
4. Melville Lighthouse - still glowing for one hundred years.
PLACES TO STAY
1. Edwin's Lodging House
2. Sing & Swing
source: Visitors Information to the Last Frontier Palawan, Provincial Government of Palawan.
