Sofronio Espanola

Araceli is known for its beaches, islands, mangrove areas, and clear coastal waters that offer opportunities for island hopping and snorkeling. The municipality also has quiet rural communities and fishing villages that give visitors a glimpse of everyday island life. Forested hills, farmland, and long coastlines shape its landscape.

El Nido is one of the Philippines’ most famous island destinations, known for dramatic limestone cliffs, turquoise lagoons, white-sand beaches, and rich marine life. Bacuit Bay is the center of the classic island-hopping experience, with places such as Big Lagoon, Small Lagoon, Secret Lagoon, and Nacpan Beach among the best-known attractions. The area is also part of a protected natural landscape that helps preserve its forests, reefs, and coastal habitats.

Magsaysay is known for its quiet islands, beaches, coral reefs, and fishing communities along the Sulu Sea. The municipality offers opportunities for snorkeling, diving, boating, and exploring coastal villages away from the major tourist centers. Its landscape combines forested mainland areas with scattered islands and long stretches of coastline.

Rizal is an interior upland municipality known for its rich indigenous culture, particularly home to various indigenous communities like the Palawâ. Its rugged topography features dense forests and sweeping mountain ranges.

Kalayaan is known for Pag-asa Island and its remote location in the West Philippine Sea. The municipality is made up of islands and reefs surrounded by clear tropical waters and important marine habitats. Its isolated setting gives it a very different character from Palawan’s main tourist destinations.