palawan how to get there - tourism philippines: …...palawan coron linapacan el nido taytay cuyo...

PALAWANCORON

LINAPACAN

EL NIDO

TAYTAY

PUERTO PRINCESA CITY

ABORLAN

QUEZON

BROOKE’S POINT

BUSUANGA

BALABAC

SAN VICENTE

MINILOC ISLAND

LAGEN ISLAND

ARACELI DUMARAN

MAGSAYSAY

AGUTAYA

CAGAYANCILLO

HONDA BAY ISLANDS

TABON CAVES

BATARAZA

CULLION

Amanpulo Resort Pamalican Island Cuyo, Palawan Tel (632) 976 5200 Fax (632) 976 5204amanpulo@amanresorts.com www.amanresorts.com

Apulit Island ResortApulit Island, Brgy. Maytegued, Taytay, PalawanTel (632) 813 0000 Fax (632) 750 3957holiday@elnidoresorts.com www.elnidoresorts.com

Ariara IslandAriara Island, Brgy. San Miguel, Linapacan, PalawanTel (6348) 723 2382bliss@ariaraisland.comwww.ariaraisland.com

Asturias Hotel South National Highway, Tiniguiban Puerto Princesa, Palawan Tel (6348) 433 9744 /434 3747 Fax (6348) 434 3750palawansales@asturiashotel.ph www.asturiashotel.ph

Busuanga Island Paradise Resort Coron, Palawan Tel (632) 401 1693Fax (632) 724 3070coronresort@gmail.com www.busuangaislandparadise.com

Club Paradise Resort Dimakya Island Coron, Palawan Tel (632) 838 4956 Fax (632) 838 4462 clubpara@info.com.ph www.clubpardisepalawan.com

Crystal Paradise Resort Spa & Winery 1 Sea Rd, Antipuluan, Palawan Tel (6348) 723 5901 Fax (6348) 434 5901 sales@crystalparadiseresort.com www.crystalparadiseresort.com

Daluyon Beach And Mountain Resort Sitio Sabang Brgy. Cabayugan Puerto Princesa City, PalawanTel (6348) 723 0889 Fax (6348) 434 1174inquire@daluyonresort.comwww.daluyonresort.com

Dos Palmas Island Resort & SpaHonda Bay, Puerto Princesa City, PalawanTel (6348) 434 3118 Fax (6348) 434 5362info@dospalmas.com.phwww.dospalmas.com.ph

El Nido Cove Resort & Spa 73 Real Street, El Nido, Palawan Tel (63918) 908 1204 Fax (632) 682 7169 elnidocove@gmail.com www.elnidocoveresortandspa.com

El Rio Y Mar Resort San Jose, Coron, Busuanga, Palawan Tel (6392) 951 5009 (632) 6683929 Fax (632) 838 4964rooms@elrioymar.com www.elrioymar.com

Empire Suites HotelRizal Avenue, Puerto Princesa Tel (6348) 434 2290 Fax (6348) 434 2292empiresuiteshotel@gmail.comwww.empiresuiteshotelpalawan.com

Hotel CentroSan Pedro National Highway, Puerto Princesa City, PalawanTel (6348) 434 1110customercare@hotelcentro.ph www.hotelcentro.ph

Hotel Fleuris Palawan Lacao St, Puerto Princesa Tel (6348) 434 4338 Fax (6348) 434 4203 info@fleuris.com www.fleuris.com

Huma Island Resort & SpaCoron, Palawanwww.humaisland.com

Lagen Island Resort Lagen Island, El Nido, PalawanTel (632) 813 0000 Fax (632) 750 3957holiday@elnidoresorts.com www.elnidoresorts.com

Lally and Abet Beach CottagesEl Nido Town, Barangay Masagana, PalawanTel (632) 928 1299 Fax (63917) 850 2948lally_abet@yahoo.com www.lallyandabet.com

MangengueyThe Calamianes, Northern Palawanreservations@mangenguey.comwww.mangenguey.com/home/

Microtel Inn & Suites - Puerto PrincesaEmerald Playa Beach & Nature Park, Brgy. San Jose, Puerto Princesa City, PalawanTel (6348) 723 0977 / (632) 870 0819puertoprincesa@microtel.phwww.microtel-palawan.com

Miniloc Island ResortMiniloc Island, El Nido, PalawanTel (632) 813 0000 Fax (632) 750 3957holiday@elnidoresorts.com www.elnidoresorts.com

Pangulasian Island Resort Bacuit Bay, El Nido Tel (632) 813 0000 Fax (632) 750 3957 holiday@elnidoresorts.com www.elnidoresorts.com

Sheridan Beach Resort & SpaBarangay Cabayugan Sitio Sabang Puerto Princesa City, PalawanTel (6348) 434 1449info@sheridanbeachresort.comwww.sheridanbeachresort.com

Skylight Hotel 210-A Rizal Avenue Puerto Princesa City, Palawan Tel (6348) 434 7176 Fax (6348) 433 4596 support@skylighthotelpalawan.com www.skylighthotelpalawan.com

The Legend Hotel – PalawanMalvar St., Brgy. Mandaragat, Puerto Princesa City, Palawan Tel (6348) 434 4270 Fax (6348) 434 4276 / 433 9078 centralreservations@legendhotels.com.phwww.legendpalawan-puertoprincesa.com

Two Seasons Coron Island ResortMalaroyroy, Bulalacao Island Coron, PalawanTel (632) 410 2075 to 80 Fax (632) 732 1747 bliss@twoseasonsresorts.comwww.twoseasonsresorts.com/coron

how to get thereThe Puerto Princesa airport is served by all domestic airlines, and is just a few minutes from the city. There are daily flights from Manila.

where to stay

For more information contact your travel agent or

The Philippine Department of TourismSuite 703, Level 7

301 George Street, Sydney 2000

Tel (02) 9279 3380 Fax (02) 9279 3381info@morefuninthephilippines.com.au

info@philippinetourism.com.au morefuninthephilippines.com.au

Rasa IslandBird sanctuary where over 60 species, including the Philippine Cockatoo, take refuge.

Tabon CavesKnown as the “Cradle of Philippine Civilization”, Tabon Caves consist of a series of chambers where the remains of the 22,000-year-old Tabon Man, along with Stone Age artifacts, were discovered.

Tubbataha ReefsA World Heritage site with breathtaking coral reef and marine life.

Ursula Island Game Refuge and Bird SanctuaryA haven for birds that converge here to rest, two hours before sunset.

holiday notes> watch the birds’ nest gatherers at work, scaling cliffs for the prized swiftlet’s

nest that will make its way to a Chinese restaurant in Cebu or Manila

> spectacular scuba diving sites abound in Bacuit Bay (El Nido), Coron and Port Barton

> the Napsan Cross-Country and Nagtabon Beach Cross- Country routes are a must for mountain biking enthusiasts

> bushwalking in Palawan is challenging but rewarding, luring the adventurous through formidable cliffs, rainforests teeming with wildlife, and tribal communities

> for souvenir shopping, the best buys are shell craft, woodcarvings, wild honey and woven bags

Calauit Game Preserve & Wildlife SanctuaryA protected national park and refuge for exotic African animals, as well as endangered native fauna.

Coron IslandSeven enchanting lakes surrounded by craggy limestone cliffs attract nature lovers to this island in northern Palawan.

Cuyo FortBuilt during the 1600s, it is one of the oldest and most unique forts in the Philippines. Within its walls are a church and a convent.

El Nido Marine ReserveNow one of the country’s premier tourist destinations, El Nido’s diverse ecosystems include rainforest, mangroves, white sand beaches, coral reefs, and limestone cliffs. It is the sanctuary of various wildlife including the sea cow.

Honda BayThe bay has several islets with shallow reefs bordering fabulous beaches which have become one of the favourite swimming, snorkeling, and diving destinations in Palawan.

Puerto Princesa Subterranean National ParkThis World Heritage site features an 8.2 kilometre underground river, reputed to be the world’s longest. It winds through a spectacular cave of stalactite pillars, rock formations, and domed amphitheatres before emptying out into the South China Sea.

Stunning nature reserveA narrow archipelago of more than 1,780 islands and islets, Palawan is

the undisputed final frontier in the Philippines. There’s plenty to do in

this extraordinary island but the main activity is simply admiring nature’s

handiwork.

Palawan’s bewitching landscapes include storied lagoons, bays hiding

ancient shipwrecks, uncharted mountains, mangrove swamps, hidden

pockets of lush forest, deserted islets ringed by coral reefs, kaleidoscopic

sea gardens, isolated white sand beaches, and majestic limestone cliffs.

Palawan is a haven for wildlife wonders where giraffes, zebras and

gazelles co-exist with exotic fauna like the mouse deer, civet and

scaly anteater.

Far from the beaten track, Palawan’s fabulous beaches, diving sites

and scenic wonders lure intrepid travellers. From the adventurous

backpacker to the discriminating tourist seeking a nature adventure

in plush surroundings, Palawan is an enchanting destination.