Also known as the Philippine’s Last Frontier, Palawan is truly a perfect destination for paradise seekers and those who wants to see a glimpse of heaven. This is certainly one of the most visited tourist destinations in the Philippines because of its breathtaking scenery, white sand beaches and the amazing land and seascape. To make the most of your visit to Palawan, here are the top nine destinations of the province that are worth seeing:

1. Puerto Princesa Subterranean River National Park

Situated in the Saint Paul Mountain Range, Puerto Princesa Subterranean River National Park (also known as Puerto Princesa Underground River) is a protected area where an underground river which is the longest in the world can be found. On November 11, 2011, Puerto Princesa Underground River was provisionally chosen as one of the New7Wonders of Nature and was officially confirmed on January 28, 2012.

2. El Nido

Nicknamed as the “Heaven on Earth”, El Nido is one of the many reasons why Palawan is considered as Philippines’ Last Frontier. It is a first class municipality and situated northeast of Puerto Princesa, Palawan’s capital. According to the international news channel, CNN Go, it is the best beach and island destination in the Philippines for its extraordinary natural splendor and ecosystem.

3. Honda Bay

Honda Bay is another must visit destination in Palawan. It is a popular attraction for snorkeling and island hopping. The bay’s stunning islands and white sand beaches make it a well-liked tourist destination. It is located on the eastern shore of the island of Palawan near Puerto Princesa City. Honda Bay is used for both subsistence and commercial fisheries and recreation.

4. Coron

Like El Nido, Coron is another reason why Palawan is the Last Frontier of the Philippines. Due to its pristine beaches, dive site and other nature-oriented activities, Coron is a top tourist destination in the region. Tourists will definitely be amazed of the aquatic views of a dozen sunken Japanese warships off Coron Island making it a popular diving destination. On 2007, Coron was listed in Forbes Traveler Magazine’s as one of top 10 best scuba diving sites in the world.

5. Batac Village

Batac Village is the home of the indigenous Batac tribe who are quickly vanishing at the present time. Currently, there are less than 500 Batac people who dwell alongside a river that cuts through the northern Palawan mountain ranges. At the village, tourists can observe their culture and beliefs. Souvenir items that are made by the Batac people can be bought here.

6. Puerto De Sta. Isabel

Also called as the Taytay Fort, Puerto De Sta. Isabel is one of the historic attractions in Palawan. The fort was built in 1667 under the Augustinian Recollect Fathers. This famous relic was completed in the year 1738 and was used as a military station. It was mainly used to defend against Muslim raiders. Presently, it is supervised by the National Museum of the Philippines. The structures that are still intact inside the Fort are the chapel and cannons.

7. Port Barton

Port Barton is a small coastal village where most tourists consider it as one of the highlights of their visit in the country. Its pristine islands attract tourists who seek a non-luxurious vacation spot. Presently, Port Barton is not as developed as Puerto Galera or Boracay and it is still largely unspoiled and slightly primitive and it is exactly the reason why it’s an attractive tourist destination.

8. Tabon Caves

Labeled as the “Cradle of Civilization” of the Philippines, Tabon caves are a set of caves situated in the southwestern part of the province of Palawan. It is where archeologists found a skull cap remains of the Tabon Man which is one of the oldest remnants of human inhabitants found in the Philippines. Presently, the place is being developed as a major archaeological and tourism destination for local and foreign tourists in the country,

9. Calauit Island

Situated in the Calamian Archipelago, Calauit Island is an interesting tourist attraction to visit because of the wild animals that can be seen here. The animals were imported from Africa during the ‘70s in response to an international effort to help save he animals in Kenya. There are eight species that arrived in Calauit in 1977 which include; giraffes, bush bucks, gazelles, waterbucks and impalas. Today, the African animals are still roaming around the island and their number continues to increase.

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