Philippines is absolutely gorgeous, diverse and has basically anything you could ever want. More than 7000 islands that make up this archipelago are all unique in their own way.
Most people talked about Boracay, the home to one of the world’s best beach, very great nightlife, and a level of super relaxation. But I am here to give you Palawan, Philippines which is much less developed island in the Philippines. Palawan’s islands stretch between Mindoro in the northeast and Borneo in the southwest, making up the biggest province in the Philippines in terms of total area of jurisdiction. Some best places to visit when you’re in this paradise island such as Puerto Princesa, Underground River and Honda Bay.
Puerto Princesa
Puerto Princesa is the capital of Palawan and a popular tourist city with many beach resorts and seafood restaurants. It has been acclaimed several times as the cleanest and greenest city in the Philippines. Puerto Princesa is the gateway to the Puerto Princesa Subterranean River National Park (or Underground River).
Underground River
The Underground River is a UNESCO World Heritage Site and one of the New 7 Wonders of Nature. This protected area located about 80 km north of the city center is located in the Saint Paul Mountain Range on the western coast of the island. It is bordered by St. Paul Bay to the north and the Babuyan River to the east.
Another popular activity in Puerto Princesa is going on island-hopping tours around Honda Bay, which is located in the mid-eastern coast of the city, takes about 30 minutes to get there from the Puerto Princesa city. The most popular islands you can visit during day tours include:
- Starfish Island – known for having a large population of Star Fish
- Luli Island – This is a tiny island with beautiful sand bars, short for “Lulubog – Lilitaw”, which means Sink & Rise, because the island disappears during high tide and reappears during low tide
- Cowrie Island – named after the sea snail, a marine gastropod mollusc called “cowrie.” Cowrie Island has several cabanas, a pavillion and thatched-roof spa huts, making this an ideal lunch stop.
