Brief History of

Palawan
The history of Palawan dates back some
22,000 to 24,000 years to about the time
when the Tabon Cavemen existed in
Quezon, Palawan. A Tibia Bone of a man
and a skull cap of a woman unearthed in
1962, which carbon dated to be 47,000
and 16,000 years old respectively.
Archaeological findings indicate that the
first Filipino once lived in the Tabon
Caves Complex, thus gave name to the The opportunities for adventure in
caves as “The Cradle of Philippine Palawan are endless. The province has
Civilization.”
some of the most exciting and
challenging dive sites in the world with a
Palawan
Many anthropologists believe that these
cave dwellers reached the island by myriad of marine life to view and
traveling across the land bridges which photograph.
connected Palawan with mainland
About: Borneo and Malaysia. This belief is There is also sailing, fishing, and
Palawan, officially the
fostered by the presence of unique flora canoeing for those who prefer a slightly
Province of Palawan, is an
and fauna which exhibit traits similar to slower-paced activity. Horse riding and
archipelagic province of the Indo-Malayan species. inland trekking are ‘must-do’s’ with the
Philippines that is located in hilly terrains of Nagtabon Beach and the
the region of Mimaropa. It is El Nido Cliffs’ ideal spots for both
the largest province in the activities.
country in terms of total
area of 14,649.73 km2
The natural environment of Palawan is
The island province of varied and breathtaking. From game and
Palawan has much to offer marine reserves to lakes and
to those who want to get to subterranean rivers, coral reefs, and
the heart and soul of the fabulous beaches there is much to
Philippines. experience.
MUST-TRY DISH Puerto Princesa
in Palawan Like the rest of Palawan, Puerto Princesa
is a highly protected territory and
Tamilok considered one of the few green cities in
the Philippines.
Sampling exotic food in Palawan What to see:
will most definitely broaden your
culinary horizon and expand the Underground river: a UNESCO World
Heritage Site and one of the New 7 Wonders
way you think about food. One of
of Nature. The Puerto Princes’s Subterranean
the most popular dishes is the
Must-see places
River one of the most popular tourist
Tamilok. Tamilok known as attraction in the Philippines.
woodworm, it’s actually a
mollusk harvested from
in Palawan Honda Bay: Go Island hopping and discover
the abundant marine life and coral reefs.
mangrove trees. It has a very
El Nido
Honda Bay is only 20 minutes away from the
long, soft and flabby body which city proper.
tastes like an oyster.
Nagtabon Beach: located 25km-drive from
El Nido is a municipality located in
city proper, this amazing beach is 800 meters
the province of Palawan in the long and 15 meters wide, with fascinating
Philippines. It is known for its picnic area and panoramic views that won’t
beautiful beaches, clear blue leave you indifferent.

waters, and stunning rock

formations. El Nido is located on
the northern tip of Palawan and is a
popular destination for tourists due
to its natural beauty and numerous
outdoor activities, such as island
hopping, snorkeling, and kayaking.