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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
Enjoy the native wildlife of Coron by
looking for squirrels or scaly anteaters known as
pangolins, best found at night. The Calamianes
stink badger and the porcupines are sights to see
as well.
BY NIGHT
Wreck diving in the many WW2
Japanese wartime wrecks should not be missed.
Night diving, in particular, is an unbeatable
experience because of the colorful reefs and the
sea grass beds.
SLEEP
Darayonan Lodge is one of the more
established places in Coron. Located along
the National Highway, it provides modest
accommodations.
dipulao@gmail.com
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With 4 conveniently located
Airport branches to serve you.
NAIA Terminal 1
879-3228
Departure Lounge
NAIA Terminal 3
836-3775
Departure Lounge
DMIA (Clark Airport)
0923-533- 0707
Mactan/Cebu Airport
032-342-8950
Int’l Departure Area
Shangri-la Boracay’s
0927-908-0263
Resort and Spa
Golden Bamboo at
036-288-1766
D’Mall, Station 1, Boracay
1016 Arnaiz Avenue, Makati City
887-6285
1325 A. Mabini St. Ermita, Manila
524-3936
Alabang Town Center,
Corte de las Palmas
850-7855
Landmark Makati, 3rd Floor
812-1945
Landmark Trinoma, Level 1
0915-976-5502
email: tesoros@tesoros.ph
www.tesoros.ph
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
At Irawan Eco Park, a breathtaking
canopy zip line carries you through the tall trees.
It is also slow enough for you to spot the colorful
birds and rich flora. Small kids can go on a
carabao ride; you can relax at Spa by the River.
BY NIGHT
Try the new Puerto Princesa City Bay
Cruise. Start off on a quiet firefly tour at the mouth
of the Sicsican River, then end the evening with
a sumptuous seafood dinner at the middle of the
Puerto Princesa Bay facing the Baywalk.
SLEEP
Microtel Puerto Princesa is almost always
fully booked; it offers comfy chiropractic beds and
a view of the sunrise by the sea.
www.microtel-
palawan.com
PHILIPPINES
PUERTOPRINCESA
BEST SOUVENIRS
Beaded
purses and bags made from mother of
pearl, shells and stones.
BEST BUYS
Kasuy bandi
found at
Baker’s Hill and at the departure area of
the Puerto Princesa airport.
BEST BREAKFAST
Lamayo,
which is small fish marinated in vinegar
and garlic, and fried quickly in very
hot oil.
Luisita
Suarez
operations and
servicesmarketing
consultant
Vicente
Emmanuel
Paterno
businessman
LESTER LEDESMA
AL LINSANGAN
BESTBREAKFAST
Sinangag na
kurot
(wild tuber found in the forests)
with thick chocolate.
MUST-TRY
Treks up Kiangan and
Barracuda lakes in Coron Island will
leave you breathless and impressed.
INSIDERTIP
If you can find a
guide, view the fireflies in the mangrove
swamps along the Labangan River
at night.