Palawan-Nature’s Last Frontier

Palawan. It is the gateway to adventures of indescribable, unexpected, and charming thrills. The biggest province of the country with 1,768 islands and islets, Palawan is an enchanting locale of clear waters, magical sandbars that appear and fade from view with the ebb and flow of tides. A many splendored province of abundant wildlife, amazing resources, palawan resorts one of the best accommodations in the Philippines and extraordinary natural beauty, Palawan is unique in many incomparable ways – from rare flora and fauna to scenic wonders, and rare aquatic finds and displays. Indeed, it is rightfully dubbed, the nation’s last nature frontier.

Welcome to Palawan

Palawan is a narrow archipelago of 1,700 islands on the western border of the Philippines. It is geographical location makes it seem remote from the rest of the country, and in fact, some of its southern islands are closer to Malaysia than to other provinces. The waters of the South China Sea lap the western shores of Palawan, while the Sulu Sea hugs its eastern coast. With a land area of more than 1.7 million hectares, Palawan is the country’s largest province.

Its irregular coastline stretches almost 2000 kilometers long, indented by numerous coves and bays. Highlands and rolling terrain covered with lush forests create a cool and scenic landscape. Except for the northern towns, which are occasionally visited by storms, Palawan is generally typhoon- free. Warm weather prevails from March to May , while the coolest months are from December to February. Heavy rainfall is usually experienced in July and August, often accompanied by the southwest monsoon.

Palawan is one of the few relatively peaceful provinces in the country. The crime rate is relatively low and most Palaweños are contented to lead simple lifestyles. Food is abundant to all who are willing to work for a living. The province is a melting pot of migrants from various parts of the Philippines and other countries. The influx of settlers accounts for the high population growth rate of 3.64% annually.