Sofronio Espanola

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.

Quezon is a coastal municipality famous for housing the world-famous UNESCO World Heritage site at the Tabon Caves, known as the cradle of Philippine civilization. Its rugged terrain blends coastal mangrove shores with steep limestone hills.

Busuanga is best known as the main gateway to Coron’s famous island and diving destinations, with wreck diving, limestone cliffs, lagoons, and clear waters attracting visitors from around the world. The municipality itself also has beaches, mangroves, hot springs, and wildlife areas, including the Calauit Safari Park. Its landscape combines rolling hills, forests, islands, and sheltered bays.

Culion is known for its beautiful islands, beaches, coral reefs, and historic connection to the former Culion leper colony. The Culion Museum and Archives preserves important records and objects from that period, while the old Culion Sanatorium and historic church form part of the town’s heritage. Today, clear waters, diving sites, and island scenery are drawing more visitors to Culion.

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.