![]() ![]() Take the 4-island tour on a classic catamaran to gain the full perspective of how paradisiacal this place really is. El Nido is considered to be a world of its own and has some of the most breathtaking natural landscapes and scenery in the Philippines- and perhaps, in the world. Yet, this stretch of island has managed to keep its pure beauty in tact. Unlike Malupascua, everyone knows of El Nido. Source: Andrei Goncharov / shutterstock El Nido Also check out Rizal which is home to some cool eco houses where you can kayak, surf, and snorkel. It’s capitol, Puerto Princesa is a UNESCO World Heritage Site as if this island wasn’t already impressive enough.Įveryone knows that you can find El Nido and Coron in the North with breath taking cliffs that wind together to create crazy waterfalls, passageways and landscape, but what about further south?Ĭheck out Brooke’s Point that is home to Bakbakan Falls and Mainit Hot Springs where you can bath in hot pools of medicinal water. It is home to El Nido (which deserves a rank of its own on this list) and many more mysterious Disney-esque destinations that attract travelers from all over the world. The mother of all things magical and mystical in the Philippines is Palawan. Source: Alena Ozerova / shutterstock Palawan For nature lovers, there are no limits here. One day you could spend hours hiking through vibrant green rice fields and jungle paths only meeting water buffalo along the way the day after you could beach hop all day from one patch of white shore to the next. You can find deserted beaches, eerie caves, crystal clear waterfalls, endless rice fields, and some of the cleanest air you’ve ever breathed.Īs if Scotland had a baby with South East Asia, you’ll find bright green grass lying flat atop steep cliffs overlooking the sea. That’s what it feels like on Palaui Island. ![]() Palaui Island perfectly represents why most travelers come to the Philippines- to find a paradise where it feels like you’re the first human to ever step foot. Source: Gloss Girl / Flickr Palaui Island Let’s explore the best islands to visit in the Philippines: 1. Island hop around the country to discover how vast, beautiful, and unique this country really is. Tap into the culture of the Philippines with a visit to a Catholic church for Sunday mass or jump in on a game of pickup basketball with a bunch of smiley barefooted kids. There are islands with huge shopping malls filled with cinemas and food courts, then there are islands where the only place to buy a soda is a dude’s cooler on the beach. You’ll find easily accessible islands with airports and well-oiled public transportation systems and then you’ll find islands where there are no more than dirt paths filled with potholes which you can only hope don’t bust the tire on your motorbike. Here are the islands that have the most to offer. With over 7,100 islands, it might seem like an impossible task to narrow it down to the best 25 islands- but we like a challenge.
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