Travel guide

Palawan

Limestone lagoons and hidden beaches

🗓️ Best time: December–May💰 Budget · ~$60/day📍 Philippines

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About Palawan

Voted the world's best island repeatedly — Palawan's turquoise lagoons at El Nido and Coron make it the Philippines' crown jewel.

⭐ Things to do in Palawan

El Nido island hoppingCoron WWII wreck divingPuerto Princesa underground riverNacpan BeachKayaking Big LagoonKayangan LakeSmall La LagoonSecret Lagoon

🍽️ Where to eat in Palawan

Real, top-rated restaurants — tap to see hours, reviews and menus.

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El Nido Boutique Artcafe

★ 4.2 (43) · Souvenir Shops · Cafes

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Kalui

★ 4.5 (39) · Filipino

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Angel Wish

★ 4.3 (32) · Seafood · Filipino

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Badjao Seafront Restaurant

★ 4.1 (28) · Seafood

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Kinabuch

★ 4.1 (19) · Filipino

Big Bad Thai Restaurant - El Nido

★ 4.3 (19) · Thai

Cafe Athena

★ 3.7 (18) · Mediterranean · Greek

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Happiness Beach Bar

★ 4.4 (13) · Bars · Mediterranean

Jarace Grill

★ 3.7 (13) · Seafood · Bars

Gusto Gelato

★ 4.2 (10) · Gelato · Italian

Odessa Mama

★ 3.6 (10) · Ukrainian · Ukrainian

Maa's Grill

★ 4.4 (9) · Seafood · Filipino

✈️ Know before you go

🚕 Getting around

Tricycles and vans; boats for island hopping.

💡 Local tip

Book island-hopping with smaller operators for fewer crowds.

🛡️ Safety

Safe. Don't visit remote western Mindanao areas.

🌙 Nightlife

El Nido has beach bars; Coron quieter.