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trip journal
Area code
48
Touchdown
Puerto Princesa
Airport
Get to town via
tricycle, multicab
Check-in
Ysabelle Mansion.
214 Abad
Santos Extension; tel: +63 48 723 0992;
Eat
Ka Lui’s. It's best to make a reservation.
369 Rizal Ave; tel: +63 48 433 2580
Don’t miss
Hop on a boat and visit the many
islands that dot Puerto Princesa’s bay. Dive
or snorkel and see the rich marine life.
Got more time?
Visit the Underground
River, one of the new 7Wonders of
theWorld. The cave and the various
formations inside are jaw-dropping.
Shop
Two things that you must not leave
Puerto Princesa without: pearls and
cashew nuts.
PHILIPPINES
Surigao
Area code
86
Touchdown
Surigao Airport
Get to town via
multicab, tricycle
Check-in
Cathe Pacific Cottage.
Brgy San
Pedro, Cantilan; tel: +63 86 212 5130
Eat
Try the food at Chanlac Seafood Res-
taurant.
EmbarcaderoWharf, Linintian,
Cantilan; tel: +63 928 612 3974
Don’t miss
Visit Ayoke Island to go surfing
and go bamboo rafting on the Abacahan
River.
San Pedro, Cantilan
Got more time?
Go island hopping among
Casarica, Huyamao, Ayoke, Bill’s Sanctu-
ary and Inijakan. Check the schedule of
boat trips at the town’s Municipal Tourism
Office.
Shop
Go to Sew si Cath handmade souve-
nir shop, HLC Surf Shop, Anod Signs and
Balwartee Shirt Shop.
PHILIPPINES
Puerto Princesa
Megan Diño
word stringer and
idea generator
Catherine L.
Duero
advertising and
promotions head
PHILIPPINES
Busuanga
Area code
48
Touchdown
Francisco B.
Reyes (Coron) Airport
Get to town via
van
Check-in
Coron Village Lodge.
Coron -
Busuanga Rd;
Eat
Go to Banana Island for lunch. Have
some grilled liempo, eggplant and bangus.
Don’t miss
Schedule a day tour and go
island hopping. Bring your snorkeling gear
so you can see the amazing undersea life.
Got more time?
Try some tamilok
(woodworm). It’s very nutritious and rich
in protein.
Shop
Browse for buys just about anywhere
— the airport, wet or dry markets. Don’t
forget to buy cashew nuts for pasalubong.
Homobono R.
de Guzman, Jr.
quality officer
PUERTO PRINCESA, SURIGAO & BUSUANGA PHOTOS
LESTER LEDESMA
