El Nido's emerald lagoons, Coron's wreck dives, and an underground river — the world's finest island.
Palawan tops many travellers' lists as the world's best island — and for good reason. El Nido's emerald karst lagoons, Coron's WWII wreck diving, and the Puerto Princesa Underground River (UNESCO) form a combination found nowhere else. The water is so clear you can see the bottom at 20 metres, and the coral reefs are among Southeast Asia's finest.
2,5M
visitors/year
Best time to visit
November–May — dry season; El Nido is finest January–April
Top sights & experiences
- 🏝️ El Nido — island hopping
- 🤿 Coron — WWII wreck diving
- 🌊 Puerto Princesa Underground River
- 🏖️ Nacpan Beach
- 🦈 Tubbataha Reef (live-aboard)
Perfect for
Diving & snorkellingNatureBeachAdventure
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