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Palawan (El Nido & Coron)
Palawan (El Nido & Coron) is a top destination in Philippines.
About Palawan (El Nido & Coron)
Palawan regularly tops "best island" rankings for its karst lagoons, hidden beaches, and WWII shipwreck dive sites around Coron. Most visitors base themselves in either El Nido or Coron and island-hop by boat rather than staying in one town.
Essential Info
Estimated Daily Budget
| Accommodation | $25-70/night |
| Food | $8-20/day |
| Island Tours | $20-40/day |
| Transport | $10-25/day |
Best Time to Visit
- Nov-May — Dry season with calm seas, ideal for island-hopping and diving; December-February is peak and busiest.
- Jun-Oct — Wet season with a higher chance of boat tour cancellations due to rough seas, but fewer crowds and lower prices.
Getting Around
- Airport to Town — El Nido and Coron each have small airports or nearby airstrips with tricycle or van transfers into town; some travelers arrive via Puerto Princesa and a long van ride.
- Getting Around — Tricycles handle short trips within town; island-hopping boat tours are the main way to see the surrounding bay and lagoons.
Cultural & Heritage Sites in Palawan (El Nido & Coron)
- Tabon Caves — A complex of limestone caves near Quezon town where 47,000-year-old human remains were found, among the oldest in Southeast Asia.
Museums & Galleries in Palawan (El Nido & Coron)
- Palawan Museum — A small provincial museum in Puerto Princesa covering the Tabon Man discovery and local Indigenous Palawan cultures.
Hiking Trails near Palawan (El Nido & Coron)
- Taraw Cliff Trail — A steep limestone scramble above El Nido town leading to panoramic views over Bacuit Bay; no technical gear needed but sturdy shoes are essential.
- Mount Tapyas — A short sunset hike above Coron town with stairs most of the way, ending at a large cross overlooking the harbor.
Cycling Routes near Palawan (El Nido & Coron)
- Coron Town Loop — A flat coastal loop through Coron town, best done early morning before heat and traffic pick up; bikes are rentable from guesthouses.
Festivals & Events in Palawan (El Nido & Coron)
- Pagdiwata Festival (May) — A Cuyonon thanksgiving festival held in Coron with street dancing and a province-wide harvest theme.
Local Food to Try in Palawan (El Nido & Coron)
- Tamilok — A woodworm delicacy from mangrove trees, often served raw with vinegar and chili as a Palawan specialty.
- Crocodile Sisig — A Palawan twist on the classic sisig dish, using farmed crocodile meat instead of pork.
- Fresh Seafood Grills — El Nido and Coron are known for beachfront grills serving the day's catch, often paired with garlic rice and calamansi.
Seasonal Highlights in Palawan (El Nido & Coron)
- Dry Season Boat Tours (November-May) — Calmer seas make island-hopping tours (Tours A-D in El Nido) far more reliable during this stretch.
Where to Stay in Palawan (El Nido & Coron)
- El Nido Town — The main base for island-hopping tours, with beachfront guesthouses, restaurants and a lively backpacker scene.
- Coron Town — Closer to WWII shipwreck dive sites and Kayangan Lake, with a quieter, more local feel than El Nido.
- Lio Beach — A planned tourism estate near El Nido airport with resort-style accommodation and a calmer beach.
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