Palawan Philippines
It boasts white sand beaches and islands, clear blue waters, a spectacular variety of marine life and shipwreck sites, and majestic towering limestone cliffs. If you love swimming, island-hopping, and diving, this biggest island province in the Philippines should be in your travel bucket list.
Palawan has over 1,700 pristine islands and islets scattered in its four main destinations: El Nido, Puerto Princesa, Coron, and San Vicente.
he majority of your activities in Palawan are highly dependent on the weather because they're located outdoors. That's why it's best to plan your trip around the dry months in the Philippines and check weather updates first to avoid canceled tours or rough currents, especially when doing island-hopping tours in Palawan.
Dry and Summer Season | November to May
The best time to go to Palawan and its destinations is during the dry summer season, from November to May. The warmest months are from March to April, the summer season in the Philippines. Palawan tours, especially the underground river tour and island-hopping tours, are best maximized during these months.
However, this is also the peak season since most locals prefer to go to islands and beaches during this time. It is highly recommended to book your tours in advance during the summer season. You can even avail of private tours if you’re in a big group if you prefer the exclusivity.
Climate and Weather
You can expect a warm tropical climate almost all year round in Palawan, except in the rainy season, usually around July to September. The month with the most rainfall is during September.
The warmest months are from March to April, with temperatures reaching 33°C. The month with the lowest degrees are from November to February with an average temperature of 23°C but is still dry.
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love this place. the people are so .nice and welcoming. Go on island hopping trips and city tours. explore the town and its history as well as the islands and beaches. This place often missed.but definitely worth a visit. i stayed at canvas boutique hotel near the hotel.
we enjoy the beautiful beach all year. fresh fruits all the time. everyday feels like vacation here. Go out of town and enjoy the beauty of west coast.
It is a place were I can go back again. I love the people of Puerto princesa they are so friendly and jolly to be with. Definately will come back again.
If you book an island hotel, there will be free pick-up and drop-off service; you can also report a day trip. There is only one hotel on the island Dos Palmas ( search the official website for reservations by the name of the hotel), about 70 rooms, all of which are villa rooms. The villas are arranged along the side of the island, and other parts of the island remain original and jungles are scattered. After going to the island, it was basically isolated from the world. Wifi is only available in the reception center in the center of the island. In order to save power, the room has an hour of water and power outage every morning and afternoon. Here, I finally put down my mobile phone and grabbed the red envelope during the Spring Festival. It is quiet and remote, as if to the sky. Lie down on the beach, subconsciously finally and the bustling modern society, The advanced network telecommunications opened the distance and the brain began to blank. The biggest activity on the island was water sports. If you are a good rower, you can row a rubber boat around the island. The water around the island is very shallow, even many times, we have to jump into the water to push the stranded boat. As we slowly slid the boat, farther and farther from the shore, there was no panic and timidity in our hearts, because the water was getting clearer and clearer, and the wonderful sight was more and more in front of us. Three or five groups of flying fish, lined up across the sea, like the water we played when we were young, jumped over. There were even a few flying fish that almost had to come to my face. Only with eyes to record the moment. The world was really amazing! Every hour on the island, there was a boat carrying tourists to the floating pavilion in the sea to snorkel. It was more fun to go to the island or swim. Just overcome the fear of water, put on a life jacket, wear a snorkeling mask, and dive head into the water to see a world in the water. In Princess harbor, I went to several snorkeling places, the coral and rock around the island is the most abundant, like an underwater palace. I hope I can take some beautiful pictures with a waterproof camera next time. There are not many choices for food on the island, only in the hotel restaurant. The dinner buffet also includes breakfast, and it looks like one person 100RMB, which is also very affordable. On the night of the New Year, the hotel specially changed to a red tablecloth and hung a small lantern. A singing and dancing party and a huge fireworks were also held.
Transfer from Manila to El Nido, north of Palawan, Princess Port is a must-have place. As the capital of Palawan, it feels like a small county in China. It is very lively and the traffic is a bit messy. We passed by for one night and chose Acacia tree garden hotel, which is very close to the airport. Although there is no star rating, it is very good, beautiful and comfortable.