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CURRENCY
Philippine Peso (PHP1 = US$0.02)
TOUCHDOWN
From the airport, take a shuttle
to the Coron town proper, which will cost about
PHP150 per person. The ride takes 45 minutes
to one hour; call for more information.
Tel: +63
(928) 408 3105, (921) 265 2210
BY DAY
Dive or snorkel for the Japanese
shipwrecks near Sangat Island, and kayak the
natural mangrove paddling trails at Kingfisher
Park. Go to western Busuanga and explore the
breathtaking reefs and islands.
BY NIGHT
Take a relaxing soak in one of the
hot springs. Try Maquinit Hot Springs if you’re in
town, or Sangat Hot Springs if you’re near Sangat
Island. Experience the “Starry Starry Night”
dinner and cruise at Kingfisher Park.
SLEEP
Kubo sa Dagat Resort is a group of rustic,
solar-powered huts on stilts located on an islet in
the middle of Malbato Bay. It is only 30 minutes
away from the Coron town proper.
PHILIPPINES
BUSUANGA(CORON)
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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.
BY DAY
Join a city tour and pass by Baker’s
Hills, which offers sweet and delectable pastries
and breads with the ambience of a Looney Tune-
themed garden. A tour of the Underground River is
also a must while in Palawan.
BY NIGHT
Dine at Kinabuch’s for huge and
delicious servings of Filipino dishes. Go barefoot
and have fresh fruits for dessert at KaLui; just
remember to make a reservation first. Enjoy
strolling at night in the city’s “baywalk.”
SLEEP
The Legend Palawan offers excellent
service, Filipiniana interiors, and a buffet breakfast
with live piano music playing in the background.
www.legendpalawan-puertoprincesa.com
PHILIPPINES
PUERTOPRINCESA
DIDYOU
KNOW?
LESTER LEDESMA
AL LINSANGAN
Puerto Princesa’s Balayong Festival
happens this March.
MUST-TRY
The zipline after caving
at Ugong Rock — it is the perfect ending
to the whole caving experience.
INSIDER TIP
There are no taxicabs
in the city. Keep change on hand for
tricycles.
BEST BUYS
The placemats and
coasters made at Binuatan Weaving
Creations are five times cheaper in
Palawan than in Manila.
BESTLUNCH
Sample the local
cuisine at Trining Bacsa, a favorite
Coron eatery.
BESTSOUVENIRS
Local art from
Coron Galeri
(www.corongaleri.com.ph)
or Kuweba Shop/Bar.
MUST-TRY
Check out what’s
between Coron and El Nido with help
from Tao Philippines Expeditions.
www.
taophilippines.com
Cieri T. Celi
HRmobility/
travel blogger
Micah Reyes
environmental
engineer
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