Palawan is an island province of the Philippines, which is part of the Visayas region. It is the largest province in the entire country and forms a beautiful archipelago of wonderful islands, which are natural paradises in themselves.
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Holidays on the island of Palawan, popular with divers, can be briefly described as follows: expensive, but high-quality seclusion in the bosom of nature. Palawan is a mini-archipelago of one large and many small islands, depending on the choice of a particular local resort, the arrival airport and the class of hotels change. Travelers who prefer to spend their holidays only below the beach line should also check out this material: Diving in Palawan.
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Where is Palawan located?
The province of Palawan is located in the southwestern Philippines. Its main island is the one that gives its name to the entire province (Palawan Island) and is more than 400 kilometers long. This beautiful Philippine archipelago is surrounded by the China Sea, which lies to the north of the islands, and the Sulu Sea, which lies to the southeast.
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Puerto Princesa is the capital of Palawan. It is one of the most famous cities in the Philippines on a tourist level and is located in the center of the main island of the province. From Manila to Puerto Princesa you will have to make a trip of about 500 kilometers. But don't worry, because several Philippine airlines have daily flights to this natural paradise.
Palawan is surrounded by tropical forests, where all kinds of exotic animals coexist. A wonderful curiosity is the great influx of mountainous forests, which exist thanks to the innumerable mountains that cover the island. El Monte Mantalingahan is the highest in the area, with 2,086 meters.
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In Palawan, in addition to jungles, forests and beaches, its cliffs and mangroves are famous. On the coast you can practice diving, with the aim of knowing some of the strangest marine species in the world. Obviously, the amount of coral reefs in its waters make this region a paradise for divers.
If you go to the protected marine reserve of El Nido, it is likely that you will come across a strange sea cow living in its natural habitat. Something that is very striking about the Palawan region is that the desert islands that surround the main islands are many and very interesting. Without a doubt, this is the favorite region for those looking for a relaxing trip, in which the sun and the beach are the most important.