Introduction
Climate
Map of Palawan
Puerto Princesa
The city of Puerta Princesa is the largest in the Province, with a population of around 150,000 and provides a gateway to the islands through its airport and seaport. It is also home to the UNESCO World Heritage Subterranean River National Park, which provides a wonderful starting point to explore this remarkable region.
Major Attactions
Spectacular scenery abounds throughout Palawan, and many sites still have that feeling of new discovery as they are not overwhelmed by tourism in the same way many other parts of Asia have been. As you’d expect the ocean and its endless delights play a big part in many of the regions most amazing attractions. El Nido, and its Marine Reserve Park regularly top the list of Worlds most beautiful locations. Swim with Whitetip Reef Sharks at Tubbataha Reef Marine Park, explore Malampaya Sound, home to bottle nosed and Irrawaddy dolphins, and on land, trek amongst wildlife in the game refuges and bird sanctuary’s found on both Ursula and Rasa Islands.
El-Nido
Getting there
The NEW Puerto Princesa International Airport opened in May 2017. Whilst still modest in size, the upgraded airport is a tremendous boost for tourism in the region. The Airport serves PAL Express, Cebu Pacific, Philippine Airlines, Cebgo and Air Asia. For Australian’s the easiest option would be to go via Manila, which has the most regular connections, but the airport also has links to a number of other airports in the country, such as Cebu and Davao.
Alternatively, visitors can also access the numerous islands using the many ferry services in the region. The quality and regularity of these services varies quite considerably, so it pays to do your research using popular travel sites, such as Trip Advisor, to gain some clarity and comfort.
HealthCare
Perfection?
Whilst there’s no question Palawan is one of the most beautiful places on earth, as a long stay location it has several challenges. Healthcare and Transport would be major considerations before making a commitment. So for retirees it may fall short of perfection. But for visitors in general, and particularly those who love nature at its most dramatic, jaw dropping and unspoiled, Palawan is indeed the perfect location to realise your dreams.
