Puerto Princesa

Balabac is famous for its remote islands, white-sand beaches, turquoise waters, and rich marine life, including the Philippine dugong and sea turtles. Popular destinations include Onuk Island, Candaraman Island, and the surrounding sandbars and reefs. The municipality lies at the southern end of Palawan and is made up of many islands and coastal communities.

El Nido is one of the Philippines’ most famous island destinations, known for dramatic limestone cliffs, turquoise lagoons, white-sand beaches, and rich marine life. Bacuit Bay is the center of the classic island-hopping experience, with places such as Big Lagoon, Small Lagoon, Secret Lagoon, and Nacpan Beach among the best-known attractions. The area is also part of a protected natural landscape that helps preserve its forests, reefs, and coastal habitats.

Agutaya is an island municipality known for its white-sand beaches, clear waters, coral reefs, and small islands. The surrounding waters are suited for snorkeling, diving, fishing, and island hopping, with relatively quiet beaches compared with Palawan’s major tourist centers. Its communities are spread across several islands surrounded by rich marine habitats.

Dumaran is known for its islands, beaches, mangroves, coral reefs, and rich marine environment. The municipality has several quiet coastal destinations that are suited for snorkeling, fishing, and island hopping. Its landscape includes forested mainland areas, agricultural land, and scattered islands.

Kalayaan is known for Pag-asa Island and its remote location in the West Philippine Sea. The municipality is made up of islands and reefs surrounded by clear tropical waters and important marine habitats. Its isolated setting gives it a very different character from Palawan’s main tourist destinations.