I invite you all to discover Palawan’s 1,780 islands and the natural wonders that surround the province.
What can one expect to see in Palawan? Diving and snorkeling pleasures, inviting resorts to go to, mountain climbing, fully-equipped hotels to stay in...there are too many to mention.
Consider as the Philippine' last ecological frontier, Palawan is one of the best places that depicts the beauty and grandeur of the Philippine islands. It's unique natural resources and attractions continue to awe visiting tourists both domestic and foreign. It is endowed with pristine white sand beaches that make it a viable vacation destination.
A dreamer's destination and a diver’s paradise, Palawan waters are among the best in the world, not only for diving but also for fishing. It has miles of sub- surface coral and rainbow reef walls which surround the coasts and coves teeming with rich marine life. It is the perfect playground for the adventurous.
There is still so much to say about this beautiful and beloved island. But, why not welcome the opportunity to come and visit the place to learn more of its secrets?
See for yourselves the sights of Palawan and learn about the local government program that leads them to the continuos success of their conservation efforts as they move forward in the travel trade and surge toward economic development.
Experience tranquility...experience Palawan...experience the hospitality of its people. Come and visit Palawan… every island an adventure!
Tubbataha was declared a NationalMarinePark in 1988 and a UNESCO World Heritage Site in 1993. The park is the home of numerous marine species. Tubbataha is a great site for diving. Most divers visit this area because of the chance to see large pelagics such as sharks, mantas, rays, turtles, mackerels, tunas and barracudas but we also saw interesting smaller animals such as nudibranchs, special crabs and shrimps and corals. You'll be amazed at the richness of Tubbataha. The reef you will come across offers the awesome beauty of the underworld. The reef is very rich in fish, large schools of different species practically covering the corals and visibility at some days is just unbelievably good.
Many of the diving operators in Tubbataha offer the live-aboard trips to the reef. You can stay for a few days aboard the vessels, as there is no shelter what so ever and dive into the reef for a wonderful adventure.
The word Tubbataha is from the local word of the Samal people that means "long reef exposed at low tide". Tubbataha is estimated to be 10,000 hectares of coral and other marine life. The reef has two atolls. Tubbataha has very little land. Each reef's atoll is an islet that is two meters above sea level. Shallow lagoons are present in the atolls. 200 to 500 meters of flat reef surround the atolls and it drops steeply into the deep water. At low tide, reef crests are exposed.
The remoteness of Tubbataha has been its greatest advantage, protecting it from exploitation. Tubbataha is open to the shifting winds of the Philippines. The summer months from the end of March to June are the safest time to dive into the reef in Tubbataha.
Following are dive sites in Tubbataha:
North Islet, North Face
North Islet, East Face
North Islet, Southwest Corner
North Islet, Southeast Corner
South Islet, North/Northeast End
South Islet, South/Southeast/Southwest End
Feel the life of the creatures under the sea while diving in Tubbataha. The richness of marine life that the reef offers will keep you in touch with nature.
