Discovering The Ecological Treasures Of Palawan

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Together with the Philippine Pangolin and Palawan Bearded Pig, these are just some of the endemic species that can be found in the Philippines last frontier that is Palawan. Aside from these, the countrys largest province also has forests and grasslands that provide sanctuaries to more than 200 birds, 600 species of butterflies, and 1, 500 different plants.
Its marine life also composed of Dugongs or sea cows and also different species of endangered sea turtles. Palawan also has about 11,000 square kilometers of coral reefs that makes up more than 35% of the countrys coral reefs.
Recently, Palawan was listed by National Geographic as one of the best 20 best trips of 2011, while on 2007 it was hailed as the best island destination in East and Southeast Asia region by National Geographic Traveler magazine, and the 13th best island in the world having "incredibly beautiful natural seascapes and landscapes.
Other publications such as the Conde Nast Traveler magazine voted its beaches, coves and islets as the tourist destination with the best beaches in Asia. Renowned underwater explorer Jacques Cousteau has described the province as having one of the most beautiful seascapes in the world.
Palawan is also known worldwide for its goal of preserving and protecting all their ecological attractions such as the Puerto Princesa Subterranean Underground River National Park and the Tubbatha Reef National Marine Park, both found in its capital, Puerto Princesa. Both of these sites are declared as World Heritage Sites under UNESCO.
Aside from these, Palawan also houses other awe-inspiring locations such as the Calauit Wildlife Sanctuary, El Nido Marine Reserve Park, Coron Reefs, and Malampaya Sound Land and Seascape Protected Area. All of these boast about the natural treasures that Palawan has to offer.
And the best news is that everyone can now go and see these naturess entire gift to Palawan with cheap flights offered by domestic airlines in the Philippines. Promos and sweet deals are offered to travelers by different airlines in order to showcase the different destinations in the country such as Palawan.
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Eventscape writes for SEAIR, a premiere Philippines airline that offers sweet promo flights catering flights to Hong Kong, Singapore, and Macau. Eventscape publishes articles based on different paradise locations such as Boracay, Palawan, Vigan and Batanes. Fly to paradise today with SEAIR.



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