Palawan has made it to the top four of the Tripadvisor’s annual Traveler’s Choice Award Best of the Best.
The island province ranked just behind Tokyo, Japan; Seoul, South Korea and Halong Bay, Vietnam.
The travel platform characterized Palawan as “a slice of heaven, a sliver of an island that teems with exotic wildlife, quaint fishing villages, and UNESCO World Heritage Sites.”
The Calauit Game Preserve and Wildlife Sanctuary as well as the Japanese shipwrecks of Coron Island was “regarded as one of the best dive sites in the world,” and the Puerto Princesa Underground River as a must-visit destination on the island.
Tourism Secretary Christina Garcia Frasco said that this latest recognition from Tripadvisor is “a testament to the island’s timeless allure.”
Known for its pristine, crystal clear waters, lush tropical landscapes, and idyllic white-sand beaches.
Palawan has long been lauded for its responsible and sustainable tourism practices while preserving its natural heritage and biodiversity.
The Puerto Princesa Underground River, one of Palawan’s tourist destination, was included in the New 7 Wonders of Nature in 2012 alongside the Amazon Rainforest in South America. (Marlon Luistro)
