Places to Visit in Palawan, Philippines, Asia

Places to Visit in Palawan, Philippines, Asia

Palawan is a province in Philippines and an island situated in Mimaropa region. Palawan covers total area of 14,649.7 Sq Kms and capital of Palawan province is Puerto Princesa City and Palawan is the biggest city in terms of land area situated between South China Sea and Sulu Sea. Agriculture, fishing and natural resources help in the development of economy and Palawan is one of the fast developing provinces in Philippines.

Palawan is situated in the southwest part of Philippines and Manila, capital of Philippines situated at the distance of 855 Kms from Palawan province and coordinates of Palawan province are 9.5000° N, 118.5000° E.

History of Palawan:

Palawan was inhabited from 220 AD and it was the trading island and Chinese traders visited these islands frequently and from 12^th century Malay invaded to the islands and started farming and it was under the rule of Majapahit Empire.

In the 13^th century, during his rule Hinduism and Buddhism was established in the island and Palawan was influenced by south and Sultanate of Brunei introduced Islam in the islands.

During the Spanish rule region was separated from mainland and it was divided and reunited and they ruled the region until 1903. In the year 1902, Americans captured the region and later during the Second World War Japanese captured the region.

Places to visit in Palawan:

Palawan is most visited sites in Philippines surrounded by coral reefs and lakes and rivers are situated in center of the mountains with crystal clear and blue water from top one can see the deep into sea. Palawan is surrounded by mountains, beaches and valleys, reefs which are stunning to view. Some of the places to visit in Palawan are listed below:

Cudugnon Cave:

This cave is situated in Palawan province in El Nido city at the distance of 200 Kms from center of the province and can be reached by boat and this cave is surrounded by charming beauty.

Bulalacao Falls:

This is one of the famed and adventurous waterfalls in the Palawan province and tourists must climb the mountain to reach this falls.

Baker’s Hill:

Baker’s hill is renowned tourists place and indentified for its fresh baked goodies and there is Recreation Park and other places to visit in and around the hill is the favorite hangout among the local tourists.

Rasa Island:

Rasa island is situated 2 Kms away from the Antipuluan beach in Palawan province and in this island, tourists can find endangered Phlipine Cockatoo.

Other tourists Places in Palawan:

Melville Lighthouse
Plaza Cuartel
Pamalican Island
Mount Victoria Palawan
Arena Island Palawan
Cagayancillo Islands
Tumarbong Falls
Mitra Ranch
Malapacao Island
Pangalipay sa Baybay
Tubbataha Reef
Palawan Museum

Best Time to Visit Palawan:

Palawan is famed for its beaches and lake and the rainy season starts from July to December and best time to visit Palawan is during the months of March to July.

How to Reach Palawan?

By Air:

Palawan is accessible through many airports, and among Puerto Princesa International Airport serves with domestic and international flights and two national airports (Francisco B. Reyes Airport in Coron and El Nido Airport in El Nido and operates to cities like Manila, Cebu and Puerto Princesa).

By Sea:

Palawan is bounded by hilly region and there are five ports in the province and the best way to reach other cities in Palawan is by ferries.

By Road:

Palawan Island is well connected by road and there are number of vehicles operated in the islands and some of the transportation available in the islands is jeepney, motorcycle, taxi, tricycles and bicycles.

Where to Stay in Palawan?

Palawan is famed and most visited tourist destinations in Philippines and accommodation is not a concern in the island, as there are plenty of hotels and resorts in the islands which cost from $ 13 to $ 250 and above per night. Some of the hotels in Palawan are listed below: