About Palawan Archipelago
Palawan delivers limestone lagoons, UNESCO-listed nature sites, wreck diving, and some of the country’s most dramatic island scenery.
Best time to visit: November to May for calmer seas on many itineraries
Cities & Towns in Palawan Archipelago
Puerto Princesa
Palawan’s main gateway city with underground river access, island-hopping launches, and practical Palawan routing.
Top attractions: Puerto Princesa Subterranean River, Honda Bay
El Nido
Limestone lagoons, island-hopping tours, and dramatic coastal scenery at the north end of Palawan.
Top attractions: Big and Small Lagoon, Island tours
Coron
Coron Town opens onto lakes, lagoons, wreck diving, and steep limestone scenery in northern Palawan waters.
Top attractions: Kayangan Lake, Twin Lagoon