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Must Visit Tourist Spots in Palawan

  1. local Gems of Coron island

Coron City is celebrated for its exceptional World War II-era wreck diving. The island also boasts stunning limestone of  karst formations, picturesque beaches, freshwater lakes, and vibrant shallow-water coral reefs (Guide to Philippines)

~ To reach Coron, you can fly to Francisco B. Reyes Airport. From there, you have access to Coron Town, Coron Island, and Busuanga. To visit lagoons, you can rent a motorboat privately or join a group tour for island hopping

Kayangan Lake
Barrcuda Lake
Kayangan Lake

Kayangan Lake
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Twin Lagoon
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Barrcuda Lake
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2. The majestic lagoons in el nido

El Nido is known for its breathtaking lagoons, pristine white sand beaches, charming rocky islets, limestone cliffs, and crystal-clear waters that are home to a rich diversity of marine life

~ To reach El Nido, you can fly to one of the nearby airports, such as El Nido Airport, Puerto Princesa City Airport, Cesar Lim Rodriguez Airport in Taytay, or Francisco Reyes Airport in Busuanga. From there, transportation to the lakes and lagoons in El Nido is typically done by renting a motorboat, either privately or as part of a group tour during island hopping excursions 

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Small Lagoon

Big Lagoon 
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Small Lagoon
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Secret Lagoon
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3. the Rich cultural unesco listed sites

Puerto Princesa Underground River
Tubbataha Reef Natural Park

Puerto Princesa Underground River
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Notable for its unique caves systems , beautiful limestone landscapes, and home to a diverse variety of wildlife.

~ To get to Puerto Princesa is by taking a one-hour flight from major cities like Manila, Cebu, Davao, Iloilo, or Clark, Pampanga. From the Puerto Princesa airport, you'll need to travel to Sabang. You can take a jeep, bus, or van from San Jose Terminal to Sabang, which usually takes two to three hours

Tubbataha Reef Natural Park
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Situated on Cagayancillo Island. It features unspoiled reefs teeming with a diverse array of marine life, including whales, dolphins, sharks, turtles, and the majestic Napoleon wrasse

~ To visit Tubbataha Reef, the only option is through a liveaboard diving, travelers must fly into Puerto Princesa, where most liveaboards are stationed. 

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