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These Destinations in Palawan Show It’s the Best Spot to Spend Summer

Everyone knows Palawan is great for summer trips!

By: Denisse Shawntel Tan | April 01, 2022
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Got your essentials ready? Head to Palawan for a fun summer vacation.

Images: Cowrie Island Facebook page

You might spend your last summer indoors due to the pandemic. But now, many summer destinations in the Philippines are once again open for tourists. This year, you can now visit some of the beautiful places in the country. If you’re missing the beach and tropical paradise, you’re in luck: there are now Palawan summer destinations accepting domestic tourists! Once you prepare your travel requirements, you can check out the beautiful Palawan summer destinations below.


1. Puerto Princesa Subterranean River National Park & World Heritage Site

Location: Sitio Sabang, Bgy. Cabayugan, Puerto Princesa City
Rates:
PhP50 – Entrance fee for 20 years old and below
PhP73 – Audio device
PhP100 – Entrance fee for 21 years old and above


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Tours at the Puerto Princesa Subterranean River National Park (PPSRNP) are now open at limited capacity.

Image: Puerto Princesa Subterranean River National Park Facebook page

When you think about summer destinations in the Philippines, there’s no denying that the Puerto Princesa Subterranean River National Park (PPSRNP) is one of the destinations that come to mind. The UNESCO World Heritage site was reopened to local tourists last December 8, 2020, as part of their “Balik Turismo, Balik Trabaho'' campaign. Last year, only around 500 visitors were accepted daily, a third of the 1,500 headcounts before the pandemic. Walk-ins are also not allowed since the PPSRNP management will document and track the number of visitors.

January 2022 Update: PPSRNP now accepts domestic tourists and offers considerable discounts for guests to visit them. For more information, you may contact them through their Facebook page, https://www.facebook.com/ppundergroundriver/, or email address, undergroundriver_ppsrnp@yahoo.com.


2. Tubbataha Reefs Natural Park

Location: Municipality of Cagayancillo, Province of Palawan
Rates:
PhP250 per person for divemaster fee
PhP5,000 – Visitors entrance fee


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See the majestic marine life at Tubbataha Reefs Natural Park.

Image: Tae Hoon Kim Facebook page

Want to dive underwater? The Tubbataha Reefs Natural Park is now open for new and veteran divers. Like the Puerto Princesa Subterranean River National Park, the natural reef park is also a World Heritage Site protected because of the biodiverse marine life living in the 10,000 hectares of coral reef. Based on research conducted in the 1980s, the reefs are home to over 600 species of fish, 360 species of corals, 11 species of sharks and rays, and 13 species of dolphins and whales. Above the surface, you will also get to see 100 species of birds.



3. Bacau Bay Resort

Location: Governor's Drive, Sitio Jolo, Poblacion 5 5514 Coron
Rates: Rates: Available upon inquiry at https://www.bacaubayresortcoron.com/book-now


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Soak up the sun while lounging at Bacau Bay Resort.

Image: Bacau Bay Resort Facebook page

Book a stay at Bacau Bay Resort in Coron, Palawan, for a comfortable staycation. The world-class hotel now accepts tourists exploring the famous Palawan Island. At Bacau Bay Resort, not only will you stay in chic and comfortable rooms, but you’d also be near several Coron, Palawan tourist attractions like the Calauit Wildlife Safari. The suites and facilities are cleaned regularly as part of the resort’s new usual measures.


4. El Nido Coco Resort

Location: Corong Corong Beach 5313 El Nido Bacuit
Rates:
PhP2,410.71 – Bungalow for 2
PhP2,678.57 – Villa Deluxe


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Take a swim in El Nido Coco Resort’s excellent swimming pool.

Image: El Nido Coco Resort Facebook page

Good news: El Nido Coco Resort’s doors are now open to domestic tourists! El Nido Coco Resort is not only safe to visit, but it is also filled with comfortable amenities like spacious bedrooms, a swimming pool, restaurant, cocktail bar, private pool jacuzzi, and pristine beach. The resort is one of the accredited hotels and resorts by the Department of Tourism.



5. Cowrie Island

Location: Honda Bay, Puerto Princesa City, Palawan
Rates:
PhP50 – All water activities with unlimited use
PhP100 – Entrance fee
PhP500 – Cottage
PhP1,000 – Boat good for 6 persons


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The spacious beach at Cowrie Island is suitable for activities like beach volleyball.

Image: Cowrie Island Facebook page

Are you missing sandy beaches? You can now take a day tour at Cowrie Island. With its stunning tropical landscape, a day on the island can give you the relaxing time you need. Despite the summer heat, you can chill underneath the shade of coconut trees. But if you want to cool down even more, then take a dip in the crystal waters by the beach. You can also do several activities like snorkeling, banana boat riding, and beach volleyball at the island for some active fun summer vacation ideas.

January 2022 Update: Cowrie Island has been temporarily closed due to the pandemic. Follow them on Facebook, https://www.facebook.com/cowrieisland/, to be the first to know when they resume operations!


Beat the heat and give yourself a treat by visiting these Palawan summer destinations. Visit Yoorekka Magazine for more exciting travel spots in the area!


Stay safe as you travel! Make sure to follow social distancing protocols and observe health precautions wherever you go. Have a great trip!


This article was originally published in Yoorekka on March 01, 2021.


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About Denisse Shawntel Tan
Denisse Tan is currently a work in progress: she’s an aspiring writer, artist, and fashion designer! She’s trying to figure out how to manage her time in achieving all of her goals while also taking in life as humanly possible. Aside from art, she’s a big fan of the color pink, disco music, Bratz dolls, and Genshin Impact. By age 35, she plans to travel to New York City 🗽.
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