Palawan Philippines
Things to Do and to See in Palawan Philippines
Known as the “Last Frontier” of the Philippine, the province of Palawan is popular for its numerous magnificent tourist attractions which lure millions of visitors every year from both local as well as foreign tourist. It is known to be the largest province of the Philippines with an area of 9,256.25 square miles (14,896.5 sq.km.). Many foreigners admire the province for its marine wildlife, its water is made up of an estimated 6,835 square miles of coral reefs that is why most tourist regards Palawan as having the most wonderful seascape in the whole world.
The province of Palawan Philippines has two distinct climates, the wet and dry season. March is the beginning of dry season which is commonly known as the summer. Palawan’s climate from March to June is very warm with temperature as high as 104 degrees Fahrenheit (40 degrees Celsius) but of the rest of the year Palawan’s climate is a bit cooler with an average temperature of 68 to 81 degrees Fahrenheit (20 to 27 degrees Celsius). If you love to explore the beaches of Palawan then summer is the great time to come, besides sea travel is ideal from March to June.
Hailed by the prestigious National Geographic Traveler magazines in year 2007 as the best place to visit in the East specifically in Southeast Asia, Palawan is said to have the most magnificent natural landscape and seascapes with a Biosphere Reserve ranking since 1990. That is why millions of tourist both locals and foreigners from all over the world come and explore the untouched beauty of Palawan. Be it on land or sea, you will marvel at its beauty.
If you want sea adventure then the water of Palawan are best for swimming, diving, fishing and snorkeling. In fact Palawan is a diver’s paradise, its water is certainly full of coral gardens and reefs flourish with numerous marine life. And if you want to go see the uplands, you will be speechless at the amazing scenic sights and discover numerous wildlife. Some of the few most visited tourist spots in Palawan are Caluit Game Preserve and Wildlife Sanctuary, Melville Lighthouse, Palawan El Nido Marine Reserve, Puerto Princesa Subterranean River National Park, Cuyo Fort and a lot more. The sights are just endless and it will probably take your lifetime to discover the whole province of Palawan.
With the tourism industry in Palawan constantly blossoming, thus the construction of world class hotels and resorts all over the region. Among the finest hotels and resort you can visit are Dos Palmas Resort, Puerto Beach Resort, Sheridan Beach Resort, Amanpulo Resort, Club Paradise Resort, Legend Hotel, Asturias Hotel and a lot more. If you are tight in budget, you can always stay in pension houses and Inns in the island. To mention a few of most popular are Lola Itang Pension, Badjao Inn, Bulwagan Princessa Inn and a lot more.
With the large number of tourist coming in every year, the food industry in Palawan grows larger too. Food is never a problem in Palawan, you can find numerous varieties of food cuisine from Filipino foods to international cuisine. One thing for sure, you will never get hungry and you will always find the food you like in their famous restaurants like Badjao Seafront Restaurant (if you love seafood) or Café Arturo that serves Filipino as well as international dishes. Complete your trip by indulging a day of shopping. You will find numerous shopping stores and stalls and arcade right in the heart of the province capital Puerto Princesa and even in the resorts that you are staying.
Indeed it is the best vacation getaway if you are planning for one. Palawan Philippines is a fine place to spend to unwind and get refresh again.
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