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PHILIPPINES
BUSUANGA(CORON)
PHILIPPINES
PUERTOPRINCESA
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BEST DINNER
Looking for a good
meal on a budget? Bistro Coron offers
scrumptious meals at affordable prices.
INSIDER TIP
Bring extra cash
as most of the tourist sites have
entrance fees.
MUST-TRY
If you're a fan of
scuba diving or would just like to try
something new, go explore the great
Japanese shipwrecks.
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.
BY DAY
Take a day tour and see the famed
Underground River. Go island-hopping in Starfish
Island, Snake Island and Pandan Island next.
Enjoy nature’s beauty and go fish feeding and
snorkeling in Snake Island.
BY NIGHT
Head to the baywalk and book a
firefly watching tour, where you’ll see hundreds of
twinkling fireflies by the mangroves. You'll see the
glowing planktons when you dip your hand on the
river during the cruise.
SLEEP
Microtel Inn & Suites Palawan is the only
hotel in Puerto Princesa with a beachfront. It offers
nice and comfortable accommodations, and good
service too.
www.microtel-palawan.com
MUST-TRY
The Puerto Bay cruise,
firefly watching and seafood dinner.
Email
dwhalestraveltours@yahoo.com
INSIDER TIP
Taste the local
delicacy
tamilok
(woodworm) while in
Sabang Beach.
BEST LUNCH
The seafood
specialties and ginger-mango shake at
Kalui will always make you come back
for more.
AREA CODE
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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
Tour the Coron islands and check out
Siete Pecados, Kayangan Lake, Banol Beach,
Twin Lagoon and the Maquinit Saltwater Hot
Springs. Snorkel around Lusong and Borge’s
Point, and spend one whole day in Malcapuya.
BY NIGHT
Coron isn’t really known for its
nightlife, but there are pubs in the town proper
where you can grab a few drinks. There’s a night
tour at Casa Fidelis where you'll see the glowing
planktons and fireflies by the mangroves.
SLEEP
Casa Fidelis is a family-owned resort in
Sitio Malbato. Their spacious cottages are ideal for
those traveling as a family or in groups.
Tel: +63
(2) 508 8987, www.casafidelis.com