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Interesting Places to Visit in Palawan Part 6

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INTERESTING PLACES IN PALAWAN

Among the Philippines’ most famous tourist destination is the Palawan island. Located on the MIMAROPA region, the island is called as the Philppine’s last frontier. Home to the infamous Underground River and the Tubbataha Reef Marine Park, Palawan does not only offers amazing beaches but other great natural resources as well, that has been preserved and remains untouched until this day. For tourists wishing for a place of adventure and a chance to unwind and get away from the hustle and bustle of the city, the island is the best place to do just that. Indulge in the culinary tastes in the island and its peaceful and tranquil atmosphere that is purely Palawan.

Surrounded by islands, islets, rocky coves and sugar-white sandy beaches, Palawan is indeed one of Asia’s most alluring tourist destination. – Text from: http://www.asiatravel.com/palainfo.html#top

Skeleton Wreck

Photo from: http://filipinas-beauty.blogspot.com/2013/02/coron-palawan.html

This is a tiny little wreck located on the northwest corner of Coron Island which is ideal for diving and snorkeling. You can see here a sunken ship that sits on a pretty reef. The wreck got its name from the fact that the keel, ribs and stringers of the boat are the only thing that’s left, giving a skeletal appearance. The water around it is so clear that you can actually see the beautiful corals and reef at the bottom. Beware: There are lots of sea urchins within the area so it is recommended to wear aqua shoes while snorkeling. Like CYC Beach, this also makes a good spot to have lunch. – Text from: http://www.pasyalera.com/palawan/coron-palawan-philippines-untouched-beauty/

Banana Island

Photo from: https://wayph.com/coron-palawan-travel-guide/

We continued our island hopping and took the 30-minute boat ride to Banana Island. How it got its name, I have no idea. I assume it’s due to the shape. Banana’s beach was shorter and the waters, though also as clear, were deeper. As a consolation, the marine life was better over in these parts, and the infrastructure was a bit more well developed. – Text from: http://iwandered.net/2012/05/07/paradise-on-earth-malcapuya-and-banana-islands/

Malcapuya Island

Photo from: https://winairtravel.me/2012/06/24/top-12-beaches/

If you want to fully savour the beauty that Malcapuya Island has to offer then you have to spare another day for an island tour to enjoy and appreciate it more. A whole day tour usually costs around P2,000- P3,000 boat rental/day. Prices of tours with meals may vary depending on your chosen menu and the number of people joining the group tour so I suggest you plan and discuss the total fees with the agency or the boat driver for more convenience or you may opt to buy your own meals to save more. Malcapuya Island is about an hour and a half boat ride from Coron town proper. Some may say that it is just one of the usual long stretches of white sand bar; however, it has more to showcase its tourists than just its fine, white sand. On the right most portion of Malcapuya, you can witness the rocky coastlines covering the clear blue waters behind it. The island is really isolated with no residents except for its caretaker so you can really have a peaceful day to unwind and rest in this fascinating island of Coron. – Text from: https://wayph.com/coron-palawan-travel-guide/

Helicopter Island

Photo from: http://philippinesplace.blogspot.com/2012/11/helicopter-island.html

The island is also called Helicopter Island because its limestone cliffs resemble that of a helicopter when it is viewed from a considerable distance. Helicopter Island or Dilumacad Island has a beautiful white sand beach stretching to some 300 meters that is ideal for picnic lunches during island hopping trips. There is an underwater tunnel at its northern side and a fringing reef on its southern end. – Text from: http://philippinesplace.blogspot.com/2012/11/helicopter-island.html