Coron, Palawan
The island town of Coron is located in the northern part of the Palawan archipelago. It is characterized by limestone cliffs, lagoons and brackish hot springs. Visit Barracuda Lake, Kayangan Lake and the Twin Lagoons located within the ancestral domains of the island’s indigenous people. Go island hopping, snorkeling, shipwreck diving and picnicking at the Mainit Hot Spring. Have an adventure packed day exploring Coron or hop on a local transport to the nearby Calauit Game Reserve for a safari experience.
Where to stay: Kokosnuss (+63-919-4487879, info@kokosnuss.info) owned by a European who fell in love with Palawan, they offer an interesting weekend package— fullboard/6meals, early check-in and late check-out that jives with the schedule of the Superferry from Manila bound for Puerto Princessa via Coron.
How to get there from Manila: by sea (Supperferry), by air Asian Spirit, Seair, Air Philippines
Puerto Princesa, Palawan
The city capital of Palawan province, Puerto Princesa is home to amazing natural attractions: pristine beaches and the Puerto Princesa Subterranean National Park (the underground river) which is enlisted as a UNESCO World Heritage Site. City hotels offer side trips to these places at really affordable prices. The city is also the jump-off point to another UNESCO World Heritage Site, the Tubbataha Reef. This dive site, which can only be reached on a live-aboard accommodation, is said to be the center of the world’s marine biodiversity. Other interesting places in the city include the Honda Bay, Butterfly Farm, Crocodile Farm, Mitra’s Farm, Iwahig Penal Colony (prison without bars), and the city’s best restaurant, Ka Lui’s. Don’t forget to buy cashew nuts!
Where to stay: Dos Palmas Arreceffi Island Resort, Legend Hotel, Fleuris Hotel
How to get there from Manila: by sea (Supperferry), by air Philippines Airlines, Seair, Asian Spirit, Air Philippines
Personal Note: The ideas expressed in this article are the author's own opinion and may only be applicable during the time of her travel. To confirm, kindly re-check through the internet or by directly contacting the hotel/airline/park. Have a nice trip!
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