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Palawan Best Island in the World

Palawan Best Island in the World

For the second year in a row, the island of Palawan was recognized as the Best Island in the World by leading US travel magazine Conde Nast Traveler in its Readers’ Choice Awards 2015.

Horizon of Taraw Peak


Did you know that you can climb the Taraw Peak in El Nido?

Climb one of the highest points in El Nido, Taraw Peak. Mount Taraw is the highest peak in El Nido, 200 meters above sea level and is described by many as seriously not for the faint of heart. It is known for its steep assault and rock climbing. Limestone mountain at the heart of El Nido town. It is 250 feet above sea level, pass by the 75 meters hanging bridge, 100 feet high and approximately 105 stairs with different shapes and sizes of limestone. 

The Star Trails at Arena Island


The Star Trails at Arena Island

The Arena Island is a privately owned isle that measures around four hectares. This premiere eco-tourism destination in Palawan is very valuable because it is a nesting ground for endangered species of sea turtles. The island has been designated as a turtle sanctuary and caretakers have been hired to care for these eggs until they hatch. The caretakers will the release the baby turtles in the sea when they are big enough to avoid predators

Coron Bluewave Hotel


Coron Bluewave Hotel

Address
Coron, Philippines

Tel No/s
0905 570 5978

Email Address
None

Website
None

Coron Bluewave Hotel is one of the most relaxing hotel in coron, it will take you to a classy feeling that will make you so much comfortable in every stay.

Matinloc Island of Palawan


Matinloc Island of Palawan

There are lot of wonderful places in the Philippines and Matinloc Island of palawan is one them. You can't escape the wonderful scenery of this perfect island.

Matinloc Island, the longest slim island in El Nido, has a secret beach, which is a pocket of white sand beach at the corner of a sinkhole,that is inaccessible by boat and surrounded by steep rock walls. To reach it, divers must swim underwater through a narrow crevice in a rock wall. At noon, the sun streams in through the opening, allowing a play of light and shadow against its limestone walls.

There is nothing more interesting than visiting a shrine in the middle of sea in El Nido. Hidden by towering karst cliffs on the western coast of Matinloc Island, Matinloc Shrine in El Nido, ‪Palawan‬ was built in 1982 and subsequently abandoned. Tourists are allowed to make a stop here for the view.

Matinloc Shrine is one of the many remarkable attractions to visit when doing Tour C. Matinloc comes from a Cuyunin word matinlo which means beautiful in English. In fact, the beauty of the island is also appreciated from above as it forms a heart when seen in an aerial view.

Swimming in Linapacan Island

Swimming in Linapacan Island

American news site Daily News Dig recently came up with a list of “35 Clearest Waters in the World to Swim in Before You Die” and, in a list dominated by European and South Pacific bodies of water, Palawan's Linapacan Island sat squarely in the top spot.

This island is in a remote province and home to many beaches with super clear water. The island has a population of just 14,180 people.

Palm Trees in Pinagbuyutan Island

Palm Trees in Pinagbuyutan Island

Pinagbuyutan Island is a secluded beach and a 370 meters high, almost vertical limestone cliffs. A massive rock of an island. The white sand beach shimmers at the base of the limestone island towering high above everything else in the Bacuit Bay.

El Nido‬ have standardized its island hopping packages when you can select from A,B,C,D. Each one is designed to be a unique experience. One of the highlights of tour B which is primarily a snorkeling tour is the island of Pinagbuyutan and its coral gardens.

White Sand Balabac Island

White Sand Balabac Island

The island of Balabac is a stunning region filled full of history and a hoard of untouched places to adventure through. Known in the Philippines for its rare plants and animal species, Balabac Island is a unique vacationer’s haven for anyone looking to find those out of the way places in the Philippines.

Built in 1892, Cabo Melville Lighthouse is the best preserved of all Spanish-era lighthouses in the country. The brick and stone structure is located in Balabac Island, a three-hour boat ride from Puerto Princesa. Its original light, lenses and clock are still intact—a rarity among the country’s lighthouses. A trip to Cabo Melville offers not only a view of the past but also of the surrounding picturesque seascape.

The Philippine mouse-deer or Tragulus nigricans is also called the balabac, both names come from their native land - the Balabac island of the Phillipines and it is the only mouse-deer species native to the country!

Cadlao Lagoon by Anderson Image

Cadlao Lagoon

Cadlao Lagoon is one of the best lagoon in the group of islands around El Nido vicinity because of the complete and packaged recreational combination of a lagoon, beach and a snorkeling area. You will be amazed by its sedimentary rock formation around the lagoon as if it is the nature’s fortress of its beautiful and serene location. Enjoy walking on the soft and long sand of Balinaod Beach and take your lunch at Pasandigan Beach.

Photo by Anderson Image

Lagen Island Resort

Lagen Island Resort in El Nido, Palawan.

El Nido Resort's Lagen Island, in Northern Palawan, Philippines, is a beautiful private island resort that is surrounded by forest and limestone cliffs. Lagen Island Resort is located in Bacuit Bay in the town of El Nido, Northern Palawan, Philippines. It also is great for diving, with 20 diving sites easily accessible from the island. Set in a marine reserve, Lagen Island is surrounded by sheer limestone cliffs and pristine waters. Its numerous coves are ideal for snorkeling and other marine sports

Travel Cafe Palawan Tour Package

Travel Cafe Palawan Tour Package

Address
Baguio Office
306 La Azotea Building, 108 Session Road, Baguio City
Cebu Office
4/F Ongtiak Business Center, Gen. Maxilom Avenue, Cebu City

Tel No/s
+63.998.989.9875
+63.917.515.4011
+63.925.515.3969

Email Address
book@travelcafe.ph

Website
http://travelcafe.ph

Coron, Palawan Package Tour at P2988 only

Included
2 Nights and 3 Days standad air-con room
Island Hoping Tour with lunch
All entrance fees, life vests, picnic lunch with fruit and drinks included
Round trip airport to hotel transfers
All entrance fees and guide fees included

Department of Tourism Accreditation Number: TOP-CAR-00002157-2015
The International Eco Tourism Society Member ID: 86068

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