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Practical guides on whale sharks, Puerto Princesa, Port Barton and getting to Palawan, written by people who live here.
Things to Do in Palawan: A Ranked Guide From People Who Live Here (2026)
The best things to do in Palawan, ranked by how unique, seasonal and worth the travel time each one is: wild whale sharks, El Nido lagoons, Coron wrecks, the Underground River and the quiet coast most lists skip.
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7-Day Palawan Itinerary: Puerto Princesa, Port Barton and El Nido
A workable seven-day Palawan route with honest transport times, the right booking order, a wet-season variant and a diving alternative through Coron.
Read GuideBest Time to Visit Palawan: A Month-by-Month Weather and Wildlife Guide
Palawan's dry season runs late November to May, the wet season June to October, and whale shark season in Puerto Princesa April to October. What each month actually means for seas, rain and crowds.
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Can You Swim with Whale Sharks in Puerto Princesa?
Yes, from April to October in Honda Bay, an IUCN-designated Important Shark and Ray Area. What the research says, which sharks you actually meet, the rules, and what happens when none appear.
Read GuideDolphin Watching in Puerto Princesa: Which Species, and How to Watch Them Properly
Spinner and bottlenose dolphins off Puerto Princesa, what the science says about them, the Philippine rules protecting them, and why a responsible boat never drives at a pod.
Read GuideEco Tourism in Palawan: What the Rules Actually Are, and How to Travel Inside Them
Palawan is a UNESCO biosphere reserve governed by its own environmental law. The designations that matter, how local fees really work, reef-safe sunscreen evidence, and how to judge an operator.
Read GuideEthical Whale Shark Tours in the Philippines: Oslob, Donsol, Southern Leyte and Puerto Princesa Compared
Where to swim with whale sharks ethically in the Philippines. What the research says about feeding in Oslob, how Donsol, Southern Leyte and Puerto Princesa differ, and the checks that separate a responsible operator from a claim.
Read GuideEverything You Need to Know About Whale Sharks: Science, Behaviour & Facts
Everything science knows about Rhincodon typus: size, diet, lifespan, migration, conservation status, and what a real wild encounter looks like.
Read GuideHow to Get to Palawan: Airports, Ferries and the Roads Between
Palawan has four airports, not one. Which gateway suits El Nido, Coron, Port Barton or Puerto Princesa, realistic road times between them, and the ferry options worth considering.
Read GuidePalawan Travel Guide 2026: How to Plan the Whole Trip
Which of Palawan's four airports to use, how long the roads really take, when to come, what things cost and what to book first — the planning layer above every other Palawan guide.
Read GuidePalawan Travel Tips for First-Time Visitors: 20 Things Worth Knowing
Cash, realistic road times, which fees are collected where, reef rules that are actually enforced, and the booking order that stops a Palawan trip unravelling.
Read GuidePuerto Princesa Travel Guide 2026: Transport, Stays and Planning
Plan Puerto Princesa in 2026: airport transfers, where to stay, local transport, cash, booking order, onward vans, and how many nights you need.
Read GuideSmall Group Tours in Palawan: Why Group Size Decides What You See
Group size is the booking detail that changes a wildlife encounter most, and the research shows why: when crowds grow, distance rules stop being followed. How to check a cap before you pay.
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Whale Shark Oslob vs Puerto Princesa: Which Encounter Is Right for You?
Oslob feeds whale sharks daily to guarantee sightings. Puerto Princesa searches open water in an IUCN-designated shark area with no feeding. What the published research found at both, and how to choose.
Read GuideWhat to Do in Puerto Princesa: An Honest Local Guide (2026)
What to do in Puerto Princesa in 2026: whale sharks, local beaches, food, community tours, honest Underground River advice, and 1-3 day plans.
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