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This Week in Palawan (November 24 to 30, 2018)

Booked a trip to Palawan? Check if your accommodation is affected by the El Nido rehabilitation!

By: Keith Anthony S. Fabro | November 24, 2018
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El Nido rehabilitation

Environmental authorities will soon limit the number of tourists entering El Nido’s Small Lagoon.

Image courtesy of the Provincial Information Office


When it comes to nature activities, Palawan does not run out of options. For an experience free of crowds, head down south and take your exploration deeper into the lush mountains. But if you’re more of a beach person, go up north. Whatever your travel preference, be it conquering majestic mountains or exploring unspoiled beaches, our news roundup below will surely help you navigate Palawan with ease!


Weather: More clouds, showers; few sunshine


What a better way to kick off this week than to have fun under the sun, as its first few days will give us some sunshine, AccuWeather forecast shows [1]. If you’re itching to go to the beach, then the best days to get tanned would be on Saturday and Sunday, November 24 and 25. The rest of the days are going to be filled with showers and thunderstorms, with the chance of rain set at around 60%. Travel buffs with a sense of adventure, however, may find this weather ideal for extreme water activities like chasing waterfalls.


Traffic Update: Skip city’s rush hours’ traffic


There isn’t much traffic congestion this week particularly at the city, except during the early morning and late afternoon rush hours when students and workers are heading to and from schools and workplaces. If you’re new in Puerto Princesa, its traffic might seem tolerable compared to that in big cities like Manila and Cebu. But if you’re running out of time to tick off all in the bucket list of your tight-scheduled Palawan escapade, go out on the road way earlier or late at night to maximize your stay.


Travel Updates


Unlike Boracay, gov’t won’t close down El Nido

Worry not! El Nido wouldn’t face the same fate as Boracay, which was plagued with various environmental law violations and was shut down for six months for rehabilitation. But starting this November up to the next six months, expect El Nido to shape up for good. During your visit, you might see the demolition of some 50 business establishments with structures encroaching on the coastal easement zone in Barangay Corong-corong [2]. If you’ve already booked with an inn or hotel located along Corong-corong Beach, check with its staff if your stay is affected by the demolition and if yes, ask to be transferred to another accommodation in case a refund isn’t applicable.


El Nido to limit the entry of visitors to its lagoons

The El Nido municipal government is planning to pass a carrying capacity ordinance that would control the entry of tourists to its famous Small and Big Lagoons [3]. The measure is seen to promote authentic visitor experience. Under the proposed policy, only 40 visitors and 20 kayaks can be allowed in Small Lagoon, while twice the amount is allowed in Big Lagoon at a time. Each batch could stay there for up to 1.5 hours before the next one comes in. The proposal is subject to adoption of the municipal board and eventually slated for immediate implementation.



References:
[1] https://bit.ly/2Ae4USf
[2] https://bit.ly/2R23CRu
[3] https://bit.ly/2R23CRu
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About Keith Anthony S. Fabro
Keith Anthony Fabro is a freelancer based in Narra, Palawan. He explores the great outdoors, talks to strangers, and designs promotional materials for a living. In his free time, he practices mindful meditation or reads anything about personality psychology and the natural environment, all while listening to mellow music. When inspiration strikes, he writes spoken poetry. He can live with just water and chocolates.
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