Lolo Jose’s

Rustic bamboo interior of a traditional Filipino cottage for travelers.

This is a relatively new place located right next to Linapacan Tourist Camp, so it may take a little time for them to grow some foliage, but at least another option where to stay and a good location about halfway between Resort1 and Araw beach. More info on Lolo Jose’s Facebook Page. Each room has … Read more

Dustan Lodging Inn

Cozy outdoor walkway at Dustan Lodging Inn in the Philippines.

Located in San Miguel, Linapacan Available rooms: 3 Aircon Room good for 2 pax(1 bed) 2 Fan room ₱500-700 Family room ₱3000 good for 5-6 persons * all with own CR * Wifi excluded You can stay at this place as part of our multiday boat tours expeditions between El Nido and Coron, other options … Read more

Araw Beach

Scenic tropical beach with bamboo huts and palm trees in the Philippines.

A nice little stop about 40 minutes past our camp in Linapacan, but you can camp overnight here as well, or sleep in their guest hut, either for about 150p/pax. They have a little store which sells beer and snacks and the locals are very friendly and love to show off their videoke machine. One … Read more

Linapacan

Snorkeler observing blacktip reef sharks near the shoreline in Palawan.

The Linapacan area comprises of 52 paradise beach islands half way between El Nido and Coron. It is not very developed and definitely off the beaten path, but nice little resorts and hotels can be found. You can get there by the public ferries or hire one of our private boats for a multiday tour through … Read more

Barangonan

Boat and person on calm water with boats and shoreline in background.

  Located just to southwest of Linapacan, this is just another jewel with endless beaches and friendly people. Here we were treated to a nice meal from the village’s captain.   Children drying fish on the ever so present village basketball court. Barangonan is one of the many islands you can visit in the beautiful, … Read more

Calacala

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A lovely piece of island beach owned by one of the many relatives of the boat operator. Excellent snorkeling if you’re a strong swimmer during tide changes, another beautiful place to check out on your island explorations. Feel free to write to us if you’d like a private boat tour expedition through this beautiful area.

Calibangbangan

Tropical beach scene with palm trees and clear skies, perfect for island hopping in the Philippines.

From image above: island just left/west of Linapacan, where the red balloon is. The village is located on a thin strip at the bottom right hand corner of the island, so lots of beach property and a short distance to get across. A lovely stroll amongst lovely people. And if you prefer to stay on … Read more

Takling

Beach hut on white sand with boy reading, ocean and mountains in background.

This gem of an island is owned by the husband of the tour operator’s sister. I asked if I could develop it with profit sharing but he is adamant about selling only. Ten million pesos anyone? We often camp here overnight on our boat journeys. Best coral reefs I have seen yet and will upload … Read more