"The Last Frontier" a Province of Palawan Travel Page by June.b

Spectacular sceneries, rich marine life, endangered species of wildlife, and the best pristine beaches with fine whitest powder sands, very hospitable people . Picture-perfect... postcard views! I could only be talking 'bout one of the best place on earth to be! Palawan.

About 1768 islands bordered by the South China Sea and the Sulu Sea to the East side. The land area is 1.5 mill hectares and it's Philippine’s largest province with a coastline of almost 2000 km and the island is 650 km long

The warmest period of the year is from March to May. The coolest period is from December to February and the heaviest rainfall is usually from July to August.

Population of the island province is about 750,000 of which 130,000 live in Puerto Princesa, the capital city of this province.

Palawan is home to cobra, python, monitor lizards wandering around St. Paul's cave, huge scorpions, mouse deer, bearcat, Palawan Peacock Pheasant, Great Kingfisher and the Palawan Eagle, Sea Turtle and Dugongs.

The province is also home to several indigenous tribes - Tagbanua, Palaweños, Batak, Tau’t Bato, Tau’t Daram. Native born Palaweños include Cuyunons, Agutaynons and Molbags.

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El Nido or The Nest in english is one destination in the Philippine archipelago that remains to be nature-bound. In fact, it is regarded to be the last frontier.

Situated at the northwestern part of the strip of Palawan. The place got its name from the edible nest swiftlets from birds found in the crevices of the limestone cliffs. The famous and healthy bird's nest or nido soup is made from these.

The rich marine life of this island is perfect for divers and snorklers. Swim along with the whales, sharks, manta rays and stingrays, and the popular dugong or sea cow, as well as the endangered turtle species.

A very laid back island with a population of only about 27000, you'll get that rest that you badly need... and the best sun tan.