Where to Go in Palawan
Discover Palawan: hidden lagoons, limestone cliffs, quiet bays and slow island days.
01
Puerto Princesa & South
For a gentle start: the Underground River, mangroves and local markets.
02
Port Barton & San Vicente
For quiet beaches: laid-back bays and island hops without the crowds.
03
El Nido & Bacuit Bay
For limestone scenery: lagoons, kayaks and cliff-lined bays.
04
Coron & Calamian
For clear lakes and wreck dives: best over several unhurried days.
Palawan Highlights
Underground River
Book ahead and give Puerto Princesa a slow day around it.
Big Lagoon, El Nido
Paddle between limestone cliffs in turquoise water.
Kayangan Lake, Coron
Swim in clear water between limestone walls.
Long Beach, San Vicente
A very long beach with few people: stay a few nights.
Looking for quiet islands off Palawan's coast? See our Palawan island hopping guide.
Images on this page are AI-generated illustrations. Map adapted from Philippines relief location map (Palawan) by Hellerick, licensed under CC BY-SA 3.0, via Wikimedia Commons. Changes: simplified outline, added numbered markers and labels. The map is schematic and not to scale. It is shared under the same licence, CC BY-SA 3.0.
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