Facts checked against live data · 25 Aug 2026

Palawan · Places to Visit

4 Best Places to Visit in Palawan

The top Places to Visit in Palawan, Philippines, ranked by traveler ratings and how many people rated them. Every spot is a real, verified venue — facts checked against live Google data.

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  1. Puerto Princesa Subterranean River National Park — Palawan attraction
    Palawan · ★ 4.6

    Puerto Princesa Subterranean River National Park

    Book your Puerto Princesa Underground River tour through an accredited operator or the Puerto Princesa tourism office before you go — same-day permits are capped and often sell out.

  2. Secret Lagoon — Palawan hidden gem
    Palawan · ★ 4.4

    Secret Lagoon

    Secret Lagoon is a pocket-sized, cave-hidden pool near El Nido town, reached by ducking through a low limestone opening (sometimes only passable by swimming through at certain tides) into a still, jade-green basin ringed by cliffs.

  3. Mitra's Ranch — Palawan attraction
    Palawan · ★ 4.2

    Mitra's Ranch

    Mitra's Ranch is a hilltop viewpoint on Mitra Road just outside Puerto Princesa, open daily 5am–6pm, with sweeping views over the city and the sea, plus a zip line and picnic huts. 4.2★ (1,364 reviews) — what visitors say, hours, and tips.

  4. Fort Santa Isabel — Palawan attraction
    Palawan · ★ 4.4

    Fort Santa Isabel

    Fort Santa Isabel sits on a small headland at the edge of Taytay town, on Palawan's northern coast, open daily 8:00 AM–4:30 PM. 4.4★ (454 reviews) — what visitors say, hours, and tips.

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