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Wednesday 7 March 2012

Elnido in Palawan

El Nido is named after the edible nests of Swiftlets (Collocalia Fuciphaga) found in the crevices of its limestone cliffs. These nests, “nido” in Spanish, are the main ingredient for the gourmet nido soup.El Nido is considered as a showcase of Palawan’s geology and diverse wildlife. Its majestic limestone cliffs stand guard over clear waters, with hundreds of species of tropical fishes and corals, and three species of endangered sea turtles. El Nido’s forests are host to more than 100 species of birds, a large number of which are endemic to Palawan.

The most striking feature of El Nido is its scenic landscape - massive limestone islands of varying shapes and sizes scattered about the sparkling sea.

The limestone cliffs of El Nido were naturally carved out of extensive and thick layers of coralline deposits. They formed 250 million years ago in the shallow sea covering the area that North Vietnam and South China now occupy. These layers slowly rose from the sea as a result of the collision of India and mainland China about 60 million years ago.

Firefly watching, Puerto Princesa City


Firefly watching offers nature untouched by humans. The mangrove trees literally looked like Christmas trees at nights as the fireflies show their bright lights.G
ood experience for the family. food is also great. dinner is included with the tour. Its about 40km away from the city proper and it take you 30-40 minutes drive by tourist van.

Estrella Falls, Narra Palawan


The Estrella Falls in Narra, Palawan is a popular picnic destination for locals and especially family groups. 95 kilometers away to the south of Puerto Princesa City, this secluded destination features a refreshing swimming area with cascading cool waters from a 20-ft high falls.

The falls is about 8km from the main road. There are huts for shelter and BBQ facilities for cooking your own food. You can bring food and drinks and enjoy the rest of the day with your family and loved ones.

Tuesday 6 March 2012

Honda Bay, Island Hopping

Just a few minutes north of the city proper, hop onto a boat and go island hopping at Honda Bay located in the mid-eastern coast of the city. Take your pick from dozens of white sand beaches.Each island at Honda Bay offers different thrills; Snake Island has a sandbar that slithers on the surface of the sea, much like the critter that bears its name. It is best for snorkeling, swimming or simply basking in the sand. 



It can be reached in an hour by pumpboat. Pandan Island, Starfish Island and Pambato Reef are all great for swimming and snorkeling.Dive sites abound here, as the entire area is studded with patches of coral and sand. Submerged reefs may be found close to the surface down to 24 meters. Small reef and aquarium fish can also be found here. Among the well-known dive sites here are Pandan Island which has good reefs near small

Under Ground River




 The Puerto Princesa Subterranean River National Park is located about 80 km north of the city of Puerto Princesa, Palawan, Philippines. It features a limestone karst mountain landscape with an 8.2 km. navigable underground river. A distinguishing feature of the river is that it winds through a cave before flowing directly into the South China Sea. It includes major formations of stalactites and stalagmites, and several large chambers. The lower portion of the river is subject to tidal influences. The underground river is reputed to be the world's longest. At the mouth of the cave, a clear lagoon is framed by ancient trees growing right to the water's edge. Monkeys, large monitor lizards, and squirrels find their niche on the beach near the cave