A nice site for snorkeling awaits you at the Pambato Reef in Honda Bay, Puerto Princesa City, Palawan.

A floating platform in the middle of the ocean serves as the gateway to a wonderful underwater paradise.

(Pambato Reefs from afar--- Puerto Princesa City, Palawan Philippines)

The roof of the floating platform (as you can see in the photo) is a giant sea turtle or a pawikan. Pawikans are an engdangered specie of turtles.

(Floating Platform--Pambato Reefs Puerto Princesa City, Palawan Philippines)

Pambato is a marine sanctuary that's home to a lot of different fishes and clams. The word Pambato is a Filipino term for "bet" or "contender". The place was named as such because it is Puerto Princesa's bet/contender when it comes to the most beautiful reefs in Palawan.

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(Pandan Island, Palawan Philippines)

THE ISLAND

(Approaching Pandan Island)

The Island was called Isla Pandan or Pandan Island, simply because of the fact that the island is home to a lot Pandan trees, 

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MATINLOC ISLAND Part 1

After having our scrumptious lunch at the Hidden beach, we proceeded with our tour. Our next destination is one of the most interesting islands in El Nido, our third stop, the island of Matinloc.

This destination is part of the Tour C group of El Nido islands.


It got its name from the native (Cuyunon) word "matinlo"  which means "maganda" in Filipino or "beautiful" in English.

The island has a lot of interesting places to see and stories to tell.