Palawan is an island province proclaimed as a nature refuge of the world. The island is packed with rainforest, finest dive spots, wonderful mountain ranges, primordial caves and unspoiled beaches. It is enclosed with coral shelf that thrives with various and multicolored marine creatures. The island brags of glamorous flora and fauna, such as mouse deer and the flaking anteater that are most seen elsewhere.

Known as the diver’s paradise that offers the finest water in the world. The coast is surrounded by a mile stretch of coral surface, colorful reef and coves swarming with abundant marine creatures. Picturesque wonders is what makes the province brags to explorers. Giraffes and elands, zebras and gazelles exist mutually with the prevalent Philippine animals in the Calauit Island Wildlife Sanctuary situated in Busuanga, claimed to be one of the most wonderful spots of the province. Ursula Island Game Refuge and Bird Sanctuary situated in Rio Tuba Village, Bataraza is an island shelter for birds.

Palawan lies roughly 586 kilometers from Manila bounded by Mindoro Island on the north, Borneo on the south, on the west is China Sea and Sulu Sea on the east. The island has a total land area of 1,489,655 hectares which extends towards the marginal islands of Busuanga, Culion, Linacapan, Cuyo, Dumaran, Cagayanes and Balabac. Puerto Princesa is its principal island and the core of business industry.

EXPLORATIONS

El Nido Marine Reserve

The El Nido Marine Reserve which can be found in Miniloc, El Nido, having an area of 96,000 hectares, is a famous nature site in the province. Among its natural resources which makes them brags the most are its diverse ecosystems like rainforests, mangroves, white sand beaches, coral reefs, and limestone reefs as well as a variety of fishes, like manta ray and the sea cow or ""dugong,"" known as the world's rarest marine mammal. The location has now turn to be the country’s prime tourist’s objective because of its splendid natural panorama and being the asylum of several appearances of wildlife.

Cuyo Fort
Cuyo was strategically located between the islands of Panay and the Palawan main land. The island served as a stepping stone that linked Palawan with the Visayas and Luzon. Cuyo’s strategic position within a transportation and trade route made it imperative that it be fortified. Built in 1683, the fortified church of San Agustin is attributed to Juan de Severo, OAR.  The NHI historical marker at Cuyo gives as construction date as “about 1680.” The next major renovation to the fortification was in 1827 when a belltower was built on top of one of the fort’s bastions.

Cuyo’s main municipal defense the complex housed both the church and convento. Cuyo fort provided a safe haven not just for the ecclesiastical but also for civil authority as Cuyo served as the first capital of the district known as Paragua (Palawan). Cuyo also function a convenient waypoint between the Visayan islands and the Palawan mainland. Hence, the town’s importance.

The Cuyo fort has been described variously quadrilateral with bastions at the corner (Delgado), a stone church with stone fort and baluarte, a fortaleza. In fact, the fort is an irregular pentagon with the church forming one side and the convento originally located parallel to the church (but now at the rear and running perpendicular to the church) another. Curtain walls connect these two structures. However, the front curtain wall does not describe a straight line but is comes to an apex, where there is secondary entrance to the fort. This entrance does not lead directly into the fort but into a blind enclosure, apparently a type of blind opening to catch invaders off guard.

Tabon Cave and Museum

The Tabon cave complex is situated on Lipuun Point, Quezon, Palawan . It is a 138-hectares, of rough cliffs and profound slopes. Uncovered by the late Dr. Robert B. Fox an American Archaeologist from the National Museum in 1962. The exploration of the caves have acquired a significant Archaeological find - Fossil human bones tentatively dated from 22,000 to 24,000 years ago. Excavations were done from 1962 to 1970. Of the 200 caves found in Lipuun Point only 29 caves were fully explored, including Tabon Cave, which were found to been used for habitation and / or burial sites by ancient people.

Due to its significance to Philippine History and heritage, the spot was proclaimed a Museum Reservation Site by virtue of Presidential Proclamation No. 996 in 1972 by the Philippine Government. Out of the 29 uncovered caves, only three caves are accessible or open for the visitors. The Tabon cave complex is presently being preserved and administered by the National Museum.

Tabon cave complex is a 30-minute banca ride from the town of Quezon, a Southern municipality of Palawan. It is 155 kilometers away from Puerto Princesa City.

Tubbattaha Reefs

A marine refuge situated in the center of Central Sulu Sea, 98 nautical miles southeast of Puerto Princesa City. Proclaimed as the World Natural Heritage spot by the United Nations Educational, Scientific, and Cultural Organization (UNESCO) on December 1993, it is under protective administration by the Department of National Defense (DND). It is under technical supervision by the Palawan Council for Sustainable Development (PCSD) & the Department of Environment & Natural Resources {DENR). It is located in Cagayancillo town, Palawan. Trips to Tubbattaha from mid-March to mid-June are all vessel-based and require planning for a minimum of six weeks prior to departure. To reach the place, take a 70-minute flight from Manila to Puerto Princesa City. From the airport, a shuttle bus takes you to the dive boat. Boat ride from Puerto Princesa City takes approximately 12 hours.

Coron Island

Coron Island marks an exceptional natural environments. Coron island including its encircling islets was initially proclaimed a National Reserve by virtue of Proclamation # 219 on July 2, 1967. In 1978, another declaration # 1801 proclaimed the island a Tourist Zone and Marine Reserve. This was made possible by the management to the Philippine Tourism Authority. This declaration was followed by Proclamation 2152, declaring the entire province a Mangrove Swamp Forest Reserve. Likewise, in 1990, a Community Forest Stewardship Agreement (CFSA) was issued by DENR to the Tagbanua Foundation of Coron Island which covered about 7,748 has. Finally, with the passage of NIPAS Act in 1992, it was listed part of the priority protected areas.

Puerto Princesa Subterranean River National Park

Puerto Princesa Subterranean River National Park or Palawan’s underwater cave topped the live ranking in Seven Wonders of the World forests, national parks and nature reserves category list.

A world legacy spot, this natural wonder marks a 8.2 kilometers passable  underground river, stand to be the world's longest, that winds through a stunning cave before emptying out in to the South China Sea. Popular as among the world’s wonders, the river stream towards an eight kilometer profound cavern beneath rough limestone and marble cliffs towards an secretive lagoon with chilled.

The site is situated in Bahile, Puerto Princesa, Palawan 81 kilometers awat from the heart of the town. The location can accessed through Barangay Cabayugan to Sabang, from where one could take a boat ride to the Underground River for aboue 10 to 15 minutes, or take a walk through a monkey trail.

Honday Bay

Palawan has about 1,770 islands yet one of the least developed holiday destinations in Southeast Asia. So far the lack of commercialism has made Palawan very elite, but it is becoming more popular particularly for international divers, as well as voyagers. The ideal place for sun seeking and snorkeling is Honda Bay, which has several islets including Cannon Island, Bat Island and Starfish Island, with coral reefs breaking crystal clear water onto empty, fine white sand beaches. The best months to visit the place are from December to May.

The bay is to be located in Sta. Lourdes Tagbanua, Puerto Princesa City. Around 12 kilometers east of Puerto Princesa City is Sta. Lourdes dockside where pumpboats could be hired to take tourists to the island of their choice. Some islands require an entrance fee; others are privately owned, thus, permits from the owners are necessary. Sta. Lourdes dockside is 25 minutes away by hired tricycle or jeepney. A boat ride from the dockside to the different islands is from 15 to 50 minutes.

Ursula Island Game Refuge and Bird Sanctuary

Ursula island is a tiny white sand island with natural vegetation including many pandanus trees. The island is very wonderful having clear water and white coral pieces on the beach where anybody can take pleasure on swimming other family activities.

“A home for migratory birds." 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.

Calauit Game Preserve and Wildlife Sanctuary

The Calauit Game Preserve and Wildlife Sanctuary is situated inside the territory Calauit Island in the northwestern portion of Busuanga, the principal island of the Calamianes, Northern Palawan. It is divided from Busuanga by widespread mangroves and the Ditapic Channel, where the waters of Illultuk Bay and the Ditapic River of Busuanga stream eastward. The spot has covered a total land area of about 3,760 hectares, wherein about 40% is open rangeland, 20% moderately rolling, and 40% hill areas.

Average elevation is 50 meters above sea level (50 masl) with the highest point in Namultan Range with 237masl. It consists of four major creeks that have sections that are frequently dried out during summer, except the Abanaban Creek that retains water even during the driest month due to an intact watershed. It has a pronounced wet season from May to November and a dry season from December to April. Average monthly rainfall is 39.4 inches, while annual precipitation is at 139.4 inches. Mean temperature is recorded at 27.6 centigrade. The marine zone area is approximated at 252 square kilometers, which is delineated seven kilometers from the mean sea level.

Palawan Butterfly Garden

Palawan Butterfly Garden is located in Barangay Sta. Monica, just only 20 minutes away from the center of Puerto Princesa City. Its collection holds butterflies not only endemic to the province but also from other parts of Southeast Asia.

ACCOMMODATIONS

Legend Hotel Palawan

The Legend Hotel Palawan on Malvar Street in Puerto Princesa, Palawan, is conveniently located. It's not only close to the airport also to the commercial districts of Puerto Princesa.

A convenience while at the same time taking in the island life. Each of the 103 air-conditioned rooms here has all the convinient and prime amenities of cable TV, electronic bedside control panel and mini bar for deluxe and suite rooms.

The deluxe rooms have bath thubs while the executive suites, jacuzzis. Offered here are various tours for recreation as well as a magnificent swimming pool, among a whole lot more.

Kokosnuss Garden Resort

KokosNuss is a small Resort in the town of Coron on the tropical Island of Busuanga, Province of Palawan, in the Republic of the Philippines. KokosNuss is the only resort facility in Coron Town. If you are looking for an "action holiday" this is it. If you are looking for such things as the best wreck diving in the Philippines, sea safaris, snorkeling and island hopping, Coron is the place for you, but don´t expect mass-tourism or five stars hotels. We are proud to live at the beautiful "end of the world".

Busuanga Island Paradise

Busuanga Island Paradise is located in Barangay Sta. Monica, Coron. It offers a view of the forest and surrounded by hills. Has 5 casitas that are fully air-conditioned, has a private toilet and bowl and veranda. All rooms have mini-bars, TV and DVD player, refrigerators, emergency light, fans and 220 Volts AC power.

• Casitas
• La Vista Room - located at the base of a small hill. This location overlooks the swimming pool which is prefered for a small group or family.

It also has a guitar shaped swimming pool and jacuzzi located few meters away from the casitas. Guests can also take a dip in Dimanyan River.

Jonera Climb Lookout in Busuanga Island Paradise is a great place to wait for the sunrise. Jonera Clim Lookout has 250 steps from which you can also have free look of the Coron Island.

Various of activities offered:

• Island Hopping
• Diving
• Caluauit Island Stroll
• Mountain Biking
• Hiking/Trekking
• Horseback Riding

Daluyon Beach Resort