Most of us know that Palawan is home to Puerto Princesa Underground River, one of the New 7 Wonders of Nature. We also know about its El Nido Marine Reserve Park which many have dubbed a less commercial version of Boracay. But did you know that in this province island can also be found a remote paradise that landed first in a list of “35 Clearest Waters in The World to Swim in Before You Die?”
There are two ways to get to the Linapacan islands: (1) Travelers coming from major cities as Manila or Cebu can avail of direct flights to Puerto Princesa, Palawan. From there, buses to El Nido can be boarded and from El Nido shall be a boat ride to the islands. (2) From Manila, travelers can take a ferry to Coron. Ferry trips are only scheduled Thursday and Friday afternoons though. From Coron, another boat ride will have to be taken to San Miguel, Linapacan. Boat rides typically take about 4 hours. It is important to note though that hidden islands will be more difficult to access. Travelers who want to explore the more remote parts of the region will have to join eco tours..