GETTING LOST IN THE CALAMIANES ISLANDS, CORON PALAWAN

Comprising 680 of the Philippine archipelago’s more than 7,000 islands , the Calamianes chain presents  a rare opportunity for travelers to explore several natural attractions in one destination. There are lush mangrove forest traversed by quiet rivers that flow out to the sea, where colorful birds can be seen during late afternoon boat rides. Scuba divers love to descend crystal -clear waters of the lakes that lie hidden in the massive rocky outcrops of Coron Island. Around most of the islands stunning coral reefs provide a colorful playground for a wide variety of fish and other undersea creatures. Near Calauit Island lucky divers and snorkelers may spot the elusive dugong or sea cow which feeds on sea grass or the endangered marine turtle.

ABORLAN – Palawan Resorts Destination

How aborlan got its name has many legends. One traces its origin to the “Abel nan”, a legendary tree belonging to the gods, who inhabited the place. Another tells how two men who went fishing for the first time in Aborlan. They were frightened by the rise and fall of the tide, so they asked Abenlan from which came the name Aborlan, “Aborland” as the place was once a haven for wild boars. It was only on June 28, 1949 when Aborlan was converted into a municipality pursuant to Executive Order No. 232.

The only town in the Province with an Agricultural University, its establishment in 1910, paved the way for scientific farming in Palawan.

TIGMAN BEACH
An ideal place for swimming
TALAKAIGAN RIVER
MANGIT CAVE
The cave is located at the mountain interior part of Bgy. Sagpangan in Sitio Ibato

BUNGTON BEACH
PINTINGAN FALLS
NALUGAN FALLS
Palawan WESTERN UNIVERSITY CAMPUS