Places to Visit in Palawan, Philippines
Palawan is big, and the best trips are the ones that don't try to cover everything. These are the islands, lagoons, beaches, and viewpoints our local team recommends first — grouped so you can build a realistic itinerary around where you're staying.
Islands & Lagoons
El Nido — Big & Small Lagoon
Kayak through limestone walls into calm emerald water.
Coron — Kayangan Lake
The classic Palawan viewpoint and crystal-clear swim.
Taytay — Isla Paraiso
Quiet island hopping with far fewer crowds.
Port Barton
Slow-paced bay with reefs, turtles, and sandbars.
Beaches
Nacpan Beach
Four kilometres of golden sand near El Nido.
Duli Beach
Surf-friendly, wild, and beautifully empty.
Banol Beach, Coron
Short stop with towering karst backdrops.
Viewpoints & Nature
Taraw Cliff, El Nido
Sunrise climb over the whole bay.
Mt. Tapyas, Coron
700+ steps to the best sunset in town.
Underground River, Puerto Princesa
UNESCO site — book permits in advance.
Taytay Fort Santa Isabel
17th-century stone fort facing the sea.