Palawan
has been rated the most beautiful island in the world and it is easy to see
why. With so many white sandy beaches,
crystal clear water, coral reefs, and tourist attractions it’s hard to decide
just what to do. So, I have put together
a short list of my personal ‘top 5 things you must do in Palawan.’
5. Street Food
No ‘To
do list’ would be complete without the mention of food. Palawan’s street food scene might not be the
best in the Philippines, but it’s still worth mentioning. The El Nido market had the best street food I
found in Palawan and is worth a visit. You
can find an array of food items like: dynamites (deep fried cheese stuffed peppers),
fried cheese sticks, an array of meat kebobs, and fried fish or squid balls. My personal favorites are the dynamites and
the buko (coconut) shakes.
4. Maquinit Hot Spring
Maquinit
Hot Spring, located outside of Coron, might be the most tranquil place in all
of Palawan. One of the very few
saltwater hot springs in the world, it is truly a find that can’t be missed. The ocean water in these pools are heated by
volcanic activity deep below and flow through the many layers of the pebble
strewn pools. It doesn’t get better than
laying in a hot spring, surrounded by mangroves and tropical waters. Maquinit Hot Spring is open from 8 am – 8 pm
so is a great place for relaxing after a long day of hiking, diving, or island
hopping.
3. Secret Beach
Secret Beach is part of one of
the island hopping tours based out of El Nido.
It is one of hundreds of amazing beaches in Palawan, but it is still one
of a kind. Hidden away inside a circle
of craggy limestone walls, the beach is only accessible through a tiny cave
that opens to the ocean, which is only open during low tide. Once in the grotto, the water is still and
clear and you can easily relax on this secret beach where none of the worries
of the world can find you.
2. Palaweño Brewery
Palaweño
Brewery may not be a main attraction in Palawan and it is definitely not on
most peoples to do list, but for beer lovers out there like me, it is a must
visit. Palaweño Brewery is the first craft
brewery in Palawan and the first female led brewery in the Philippines. They have an array of different styles so
anyone should be able to find a beer for them.
For those trying to tick off a few more beers they have five regular
beers, as well as a few seasonal. Palaweño
Brewery has great beer with a great vibe and is a must visit brewery in the
heart of Puerto Princesa.
1. Underground River
The Underground
River in Puerto Princesa may be one of Palawan’s biggest attractions. It is one of nine UNESCO World Heritage Sites
in the Philippines and easily the most visited.
A tour of the Underground River takes you on a boat adventure down a subterranean
river in a cave lit only by the light of your guide. Each passenger is given an audio tour device
in their preferred language while your guide points out key features within the
cave, like stalagmites and bats, and even turn off his light for a brief moment
to give you a feel of the darkness within the cave.
Honorable Mention: Banul Beach
Banul
Beach, located on Coron Island, is a beach worth seeing when you’re in
Coron. The white sandy beaches are
wrapped on three sides by a rugged limestone wall making it seem very
secluded. The water here is shallow and
crystal clear making it a perfect place to either relax or snorkel.
Have
you done any of these things? What other
places did you like in Palawan?
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