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Home » Philippines Tourist Destinations » Palawan
Palawan
 Palawan,
the paradise of nature lovers, is the foremost tourist destination
in the Philippines. The beautiful Palawan Island is a long and narrow
island, located in the southwestern part of the country. Popularly
known as the 'Last Frontier', Palawan is one of the major eco-tourism
destinations in the world. Palawan is famous for its exotic wildlife
and amazing marine sanctuaries, white sand beaches and world-class
diving spots and the place is a haven for adventure seekers and nature
lovers. Palawan is also home to the seacow, the amazing marine animal,
which is the only herbivorous mammal in existence today.
Location
Palawan is located between Mindoro and North Borneo Islands in the southwestern Philippines. Puerto Princesa, the capital Palawan, is at a distance of about 580 km from Manila and is well connected by regular flights from Manila, Cebu, and Iloilo.
Prime Tourist Attractions
Puerto Princesa Subterranean River National Park: A fascinating natural attraction in the scenic Palawan region, it's an 8.2 km long navigable underground river, regarded as the world's longest underwater cave. Its amazing limestone caves with stalactite and stalagmite formations and the rich, diverse and colorful marine life, never fail to mesmerize you.
Tabon Caves: Popularly referred as the 'Cradle of Philippine Civilization', Tabon Caves is a 29-cave complex of archaeological artifacts. The discovery of the fossilized bones of the 22,000 years old Tabon Man, along with other artifacts, makes it an interesting destination for anthropologists, archeologists and for all those who want to discover the rich historical heritage of the region. The caves are located at about 155 km south of Puerto Princesa City and can be reached by a bus or jeepney ride from the provincial capital to Quezon.
Calauit Game Preserve & Wildlife Sanctuary: Calauit is a unique game reserve and wildlife sanctuary, located on the scenic Calauit Island in northern Palawan. Home to exotic African game and endangered endemic animals of Palawan, the sanctuary is a must visit for nature lovers, wildlife enthusiasts and tourists alike. It was declared a protected game preserve in 1976.
Coron Reefs: One of the most enchanting tourist destinations in Palawan, Coron Reefs has 7 enchanting lakes, beautifully surrounded by craggy limestone cliffs. It's amongst the most popular diving spots in the country, attracting thousands of nature lovers and adventure seekers from all around the world. One of the major diving spot includes the place where12 WWII Japanese shipwrecks sunk on September 24, 1944 by US Navy action.
El Nido Marine Reserve: One of the most popular eco-tourism destinations in the Philippines, the El Nido is known for its unique ecosystems consisting of tropical rainforest, mangroves, white sand beaches, coral reefs, and limestone cliffs. Apart from its exceptional scenic beauty, El Nido Marine Reserve is also known for its rich and diverse wildlife. The amazing sea cow, the rarest marine mammals on the earth, is the main attraction of the Reserve.
Other not to be missed tourist attractions in Palawan include Tubbattaha Reefs (a marine sanctuary), Turtle Island, Honda Bay and Palawan Wildlife Rescue and Conservation Center.
Tourist Activities
Palawan offers an exciting range of tourist activities to visitors. The region has some of the finest diving spots, beaches and marine wildlife sanctuaries of the world. While in Palawan, you can enjoy scuba diving, snorkeling, marine life and bird watching and a selection of beach and water sports activities. A visit to Tabon Caves can be a rewarding experience for the visitors.
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