Archipelago of limestone islands with steep cliffs, paradise beaches and blue lagoons. Good island hopping, snorkling and diving opportunities. Limited tourism by backpackers in El Nido village and exclusive resorts on some of the apx. 50 islands.
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Bacuit Archipelago, Northern Palawan
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Ha Long Bay thanks it's fame to 007. Krabi and Phuket (before the disaster) are known and touristic hotspots. Palawan is the rising star... when you're looking for mysterious limestone cliffs, paradise white beaches, beautiful turqois waters and limited tourism this is your place to be. You can reach El Nido, the main entrance to the Bacuit Archipelago, by small plane from Puerto Princesa or Manila (direct or via Busuanga Island). One of the early editions of the TV-show "Expedition Robinson'' is said to have been located on Inabuyatan Island.
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Snorkeling off Simisu Island Big and Small Lagoon, Miniloc Island
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What's really great: |
On a 'regular' island hopping tour (paid by our resort), I asked the designated bangka boatman for something 'extra' special on this already incredible day. He said he could take me to his "private" sharkspot for an additional 200 pesos (U$ 3.5)... Half an hour later we were snorkeling off Pangalusian island in very shallow water with White Tip Reef Sharks...absolutely amazing! [picture shark not taken by me...]
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Big Lagoon, Miniloc Island
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Big and Small Lagoon, Miniloc Island. Secret Beach, Matinloc Island. El Nido village.
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Sunset from the porch of our cottage at Dolarog
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Lally & Abet Beach Cottages, El Nido www.lallyandabet.com U$ 56 pp per night Dolarog Beach Resort, Corong-corong www.dolarog.com U$ 70 pp per night El Nido Resorts: Miniloc & Lagen Island www.elnidoresorts.com U$ 210 pp per night
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Other recommendations: |
Snake Island
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Published on Monday January 31th, 2005
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Fri, Sep 22 2006 - 07:34 PM
by mrscanada
My son goes deep sea diving on one of the Islands, here. He even has his PAD. |
Fri, Feb 25 2005 - 05:49 AM
by pepito_mambo
Hi Martell, I am newcoer to globosapiens.
As the wors story happenned to me in Dolarog hotel (the tenant has tried to stab me and kept me prisoner for hours), could you please erase this accomodation of your report ?
you can check out my awful story at http://www.globosapiens.net/travel-information/-1583.html
thank you for your help !! |
Wed, Feb 02 2005 - 08:59 AM
by magsalex
Love sharks! And a nice sunset - good job. |
Tue, Feb 01 2005 - 02:40 PM
by esfahani
hey... perfect! you went diving! next time I check out the reports before sending the message! thanks for the interesting report! Ralph |
Tue, Feb 01 2005 - 06:25 AM
by marianne
Hi,
This is an inetersting report, could you make it even more interesting by giving more details. That would be really helpful. |
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