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AREA CODE
(48)
CURRENCY
Philippine Peso (PHP1 =
US$0.02)
TOUCHDOWN
From the airport, take
a shuttle to Coron town, which will cost
about PHP150 per person. The ride takes
about an hour; call for more information.
Tel: +63 (928) 408 3105, (921) 265 2210
SEE &DO
Snorkeling and lagoon
hopping in the pristine waters of Coron
is a favorite activity among tourists. Test
your leg power by climbing the 724 steps
to the peak of Mount Tapyas. Refresh
your senses and wash your stress away
in the pools of Maquinit Hot Springs,
or you could hang out at your preferred
resort and unwind after a busy day.
SLEEP
Gather your friends and own
Banana Island for a night. Contact Owen
Ferrer at
+63 (918) 985 4785
for details.
EAT
The best cashews in the country
—
whether glazed, garlic, or roasted —
come from Palawan.
MUST-TRY
Time travel underwater! Dive
for WWII Japanese shipwrecks which are
part of the amazing marine life in Coron.
SHOP
Huge sculpted wooden masks
make lovely designs for house interiors.
SAMUEL DE LEON
AREACODE
(48)
CURRENCY
Philippine Peso (PHP1 =
US$0.02)
TOUCHDOWN
Most hotels in Palawan
can arrange to have you picked up at the
airport. Tricycles to the city center cost
about PHP35. Vans are also available for
hire and are not too costly.
SEE &DO
Honda Bay island-hopping
is a must. Visit the Puerto Princesa
Underground River, then tour the city.
Dine in Kinabuch Bar and Grill in the city
proper. An excellent alternative is KaLui
Restaurant, where diners are required
to remove their footwear to get the best
ambience of the place. Relax and have
some local brew at Itoy’s Coffee Haus.
SLEEP
The Legend Palawan Hotel is
a nice place to stay in terms of service.
EAT
At the Lobby Cafe at Asturias Hotel
for local delicacies, and Badjao Seafront
Restaurant for good seafood dishes.
SHOP
Good-quality and affordable
woven goods at Binuatan. They make
nice souvenirs
.
INSIDER TIP
Don't litter if you don't
want to spend time at the city jail.
Kris
Mendoza
Guico
monitoring and
evaluation officer
James
Ronald
Mesina
college professor,
traveler
PHILIPPINES
PUERTOPRINCESA
PHILIPPINES
BUSUANGA(CORON)
AL LINSANGAN
LESTER EDESMA
