Astoria Palawan: Best Getaways in Palawan Philippines

Palawan Philippines is not called the world’s last ecological frontier for nothing. Countless people have told it is the most beautiful place on earth. It is not hard to see why. Palawan Philippines stands out from all the tropic islands because it also serves a cultural, historical and ecological adventure to the platter.  It has everything from history (the Palawan massacre tells the story of the Japanese burning the Americans during the war) to culture (stories of monsters and white ladies in Philippine folklore), and to fascinating wild and marine life (creatures great and small such as the Philippine mouse deer and purple crab). Some of the Palawan Philippines resorts, such as the notable Astoria Palawan, give you the setting of powder-white sand, forest-filled mountains and blue-green seas that make Palawan truly the earth’s paradise. (With the best getaways and top Astoria Palawan places to enjoy, you could have them all.)

Palawan Philippines is so beautiful that even Jacques Cousteau  the French oceanographer who explored various oceans throughout his lifetime, said it is the most beautiful place he has ever been to. To think his visit to Palawan Philippines had been the best and most scenic in his entire voyage.

You may be wondering what you should do in Palawan Philippines. The answer: There are too many places to go and scenes to revel in. From the 1,780 islands in Palawan Philippines, how do you make sure you make the most of the island life and its many activities?

Palawan Philippines Resorts: The Perfect Place To Stay

Before we dive into the guide to all the places and sceneries to visit, we want to make sure you have a geographical point to come from. While there are Palawan Philippines resorts for every taste imaginable — from the luxurious and elegant to the chill and laid back, none could quite take you to everywhere you need to go than Astoria Palawan.

Astoria Palawan is located an hour from Puerto Princesa, the capital of Palawan. Not only is Puerto Princesa the base of boat trips through the attractions such as the Puerto Princesa Subterranean River National Park and Puerto Princesa Bay, but it is also the heart of everyday life in Palawan, Philippines. You get to experience the exotic and adventurous as much as you get a snapshot of the local life, with the island’s people known for their warmth and hospitality.

The resort welcomes you with a free shell necklace, drinks, and snacks. It is also one of the Palawan Philippines resorts for every kind of visitors. Whether you are on a honeymoon, with your best buddies or your family, Astoria Palawan offers everything. There is the beach as well as swimming pools with water slides, zen spots, a sandbar spread over a mango orchard.

There are many ways to get from the Puerto Princesa Airport to Astoria Palawan. You may choose to take the shuttle provided by the resort or take the Filipino’s mode of transportation such as the tricycle to the bus station where Astoria Palawan and all the other Palawan Philippines attractions await you.

A Guide To Attractions in Palawan, Philippines

Now is the time to dive into the many attractions of Palawan Philippines.

Puerto Princesa Underground River

The Puerto Princesa Underground River is an otherworldly and solemn experience unparalleled elsewhere in the world, proven by its status as a UNESCO World Heritage Site. It flows underneath the St. Paul Mountain Range to the sea as one of the world’s longest underground rivers. Your small boat takes you to the dark with only the boatman’s headlamp as the source of light illuminating through cathedrals and mushroom-shaped rocks. In the dark quiet of the cave are sounds of bats, swallows, and drips of water from the roof.

How far from Astoria Palawan: 60.9km, an hour and a half car ride

Binduyan Falls

Have a splashing time at the Binduyan Falls. About 10 minutes away from the resort through a car, the Binduyan Falls is scenery to a 1700-meter forest hike. The trail is worth it once you reach the beautiful falls where you could bathe, jump off the cliff or have a fish spa session by the shallows. Binduyan Falls invite you to its fresh and flowing waters.

How far from Astoria Palawan: 9.9km, a 10-minute drive

The Crocodile Farm and Nature Park

The Crocodile Farm is not only a tourist destination but a research center, in Palawan Philippines, where you get to walk down ramps to get a glimpse of freshwater and saltwater crocodiles going about in their sanctuary. You may even take pictures of hatchlings or witness other beautiful and rare animals found in Palawan Philippines.

How far from Astoria Palawan: 58.1 km away, or an hour by car

Iwahig River Firefly Watching

Nature’s own version of city lights that illuminate at night — aside from the stars, of course — could be found at Iwahig River. The Iwahig River Firefly Watching Tour takes you on a boat ride to the mangrove forest where you see and hear fireflies twinkling from trees. It sounds like a scene from a dreamy and enchanting fairytale where you could marvel at lights like a child.

How far from Astoria Palawan: 66.1km, over an hour

Baker’s Hill

Now, what is traveling without food? Wake up early and have breakfast at Baker’s Hill in Puerto Princesa. Treat yourself to their pastries and take some pasalubong home in their bakeshop. But bakeshop isn’t all that is to Baker’s Hill: it is named the Disneyland of Palawan Philippines. Take your children out on a treat to the mini theme park with Baker Hill’s mini playground and several gardens where Shrek, Bugs Bunny, Donald Duck and many more await them. And a peacock among many exotic birds, too.

How far from Astoria Palawan: 58.2 km. An hour away.

With this travel guide, you have all the places to go at the convenience of being near one of best Palawan Philippines resorts, Astoria Palawan.