Travel Tips

So what do you bring when you go to Palawan:

* Sunscreen – Make sure you pile up on the sunscreen. As you will be going around beaches and reefs, make sure you are protected against the sun. Bring sunscreen for both the face and body.

* Lipbalm – When it is too hot, your lips tend to burn. So make sure that your lips are also protected.

* Lotion - After a long day at the beach, your skin will get rather dry. So bring along lotion which you can put at night to keep your skin supple and smooth.
* Extra sets of clothes – You never know when you might need extra clothes so just be prepared.

* Mosquito repellant – Just in case the mosquitoes love you.

* Shades – Not just a fashion sense, shades are useful in Palawan’s white beaches. The white beach and the water reflects the sun’s light.
* Hat – Protect your head and hair from being burned to toast. The sun can sometimes get really hot!

* Water – You might get thirsty while moving around the city or to and fro the different islands!
* Camera – Don’t forget to document your stay and share your experiences to your friends!

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Capital
Puerto Princesa City

Founded
March 10, 1917

Location
Palawan is located on the western side of the Philippines, stretching from Mindoro down to Borneo. It lies between the South China Seain the northwest and the Sulu in the southeast.

Topography
1,780 islands. Mainland Palawan is bisected by three mountain ranges.

Area
1,703,075 hectares

Length
650 kilometers long from tip to tip; Mainland is 450 kilometers long

Political Subdivision
1 City, 23 municipalities and 432 barangays (villages)

Population
892,660 (2007 census)

Language
Tagalog, Cuyonon, Ilonggo, Tausug, Batak, Tagbanwa, Palawano, Kagayen

Climate
Warm weather all year round. Two pronounced seasons. The dry season is from November to May, and the wet season from June to August.