Where to stay
Hotels in Palawan
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White Breeze Palawan Boutique Hotel
Bm Road Brgy San Pedro Puerto Princesa City | Palawan, 5300, PH
Balai Vivencio Hostel
286 Malvar Road Puerto Princesa Balai Vivencio Hostel | Palawan, 5300, PH
KERUSSO HAVEN
Balinsasayaw Seaside Abueg Rd Bancao Bancao Puerto Prinsesa City Palawan | Palawan, 5300, PH
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At a glance
Climate
Tropical
Languages
Tagalog and English and Cuyonon
Local currency
PHP
(PHP)
Local time
(GMT+8)
Ideal trip length
7–14 days
Cost level
3 of 5 · our research
Suggested area to stay
El Nido
Tap water
Bottled water recommended
Tipping
Optional, appreciated for good service.
What this place is for
History
95 · Outstanding
Culture
90 · Outstanding
Food
90 · Outstanding
Family
80 · Very good
Our own 0–100 ratings for this one destination. They describe a city; they are not a league table of cities.
Food to try
Kinilaw
Adobo
Sinigang
Fresh Seafood
When to visit Palawan
How good each month is here, on this destination's own scale. It compares months within this city, never one city against another.
Best months: February
Busiest: Dec-May
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Jan90
Dry, sunny
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Feb95
Dry, sunny, perfect
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Mar90
Dry, sunny, warm
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Apr85
Hot, dry, sunny
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May70
Hot, humid, start rains
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Jun50
Rainy season starts
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Jul45
Wet, occasional storms
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Aug40
Wettest month
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Sept45
Rainy, possible typhoons
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Oct55
Rains lessen
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Nov70
Transition to dry
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Dec85
Dry, pleasant
Things to do in Palawan
6 places worth your time, grouped by when they are at their best.
Showing 6 of 6 places ·
Best in the morning
4 places
El Nido Island Hopping Tour A
El Nido 8 hrs
Explore stunning lagoons and secret beaches around El Nido.
Puerto Princesa Underground River Tour
Puerto Princesa 8 hrs
Navigate the world's longest navigable underground river.
Coron Island Hopping Tour
Coron 8 hrs
Discover pristine lakes, lagoons, and Japanese shipwrecks.
Kayaking in Big Lagoon
El Nido 2 hrs
Paddle through the majestic Big Lagoon's emerald waters.
Best in the afternoon
1 place
Relax on Nacpan Beach
El Nido 4 hrs
Enjoy the long stretch of golden sand and clear waters.
Any time of day
1 place
Snorkeling/Diving in Coron
Coron 4 hrs
Witness vibrant coral reefs and diverse marine life.
Practical ratings
Our own ratings and key insights for this destination.
Near Palawan
Straight-line distance from the centre of Palawan.
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