Barracuda Lake

Barracuda Lake

Barracuda Lake is one of the best attractions in Coron, Palawan. It is composed of brackish water, a combination of fresh and salt water. The lake is known for it's unique thermo-clines, which are distinct layers of cold, warm water and hot water. This is caused by the meeting of the cold fresh water and the warm salt water.

Kayangan Lake

Kayangan Lake is located at Coron Island, Northern Palawan. It is said to be the cleanest lake in the Philippines. Sometimes called the Blue Lagoon, this freshwater lagoon is amidst sheer limestone cliffs.This beautiful picture perfect scenery can be seen after a walk up a mountain trail.

Kayangan Lake can be found in Coron Island north of Palawan is said to be among the cleanest lake in Asia. Surrounded by rocky mountains covered by green trees and plants it certainly evokes an image of a lagoon one was used to seeing only in postcards and movies. If one is expecting paradise, they can’t be any more head on, as the way towards Kayangan Lake itself serves as a prelude of sights to see, all indication points towards a conclusion that indeed, it is paradise on Earth.

Bugsuk Island

Punta Sebaring, Bugsuk Island, Palawan

In a country with innumerable amazing beaches, Bugsuk Island is hiding one arguably even more sublime than Boracay, the picturesque and relatively pricey tourist favorite. The sand is blindingly white and incredibly fine, and the tract from the tree line to the sea is wide and empty.

Watch out for long worms called wakwak that live in the sand, the locals dip them in vinegar to eat as a snack. Bugsuk Island has no electricity, no resorts, and no beach parties -- just paradise in its purest form. While some travelers camp with the permission of private landowners, others take day trips by boat from Rio Tuba.

Palawan from the Top

Palawan from the Top

Palawan has become my favorite getaway. I prefer the beaches and sights of Busuanga and the Calamianes Islands.

Especially fond of Culion, the former leper colony, and Coron, Calauit and Sanggat Island. Still  relatively ubtouched though the tourist boom is fast approaching. 

Palawan Escapade

Palawan Escapade

Palawan is composed of the long and narrow Palawan Island, plus a number of other smaller islands surrounding the main island. The Calamianes Group of Islands, to the northwest consists of Busuanga Island, Culion Island, and Coron Island. 

Durangan Island almost touches the westernmost part of Palawan Island, while Balabac Island is located off the southern tip, separated from Borneo by the Balabac Strait. In addition, Palawan covers the Cuyo Islands in the Sulu Sea. The disputed Spratly Islands, located a few hundred kilometers to the west is considered part of Palawan by the Philippines, and is locally called the Kalayaan Group of Islands.