Bato-bato Hotsprings

To Those of you who’ve been following me around Palawan with my FB post will already know how unexpected heavy rain ruined my trip several times. Sad. Yes , but i have to move on.

Yay... Oh how time flies! Sadly my Palawan trip comes to an end. 8 days of travel-till-you-drop is over. Indeed, it’s true – Palawan is Philippine's last frontier - and i'm missing it already. I'm determined that this won't be the last time i'll be visiting Palawan -it just have to wait till next time.

But just before I bring this travelogue to a close i visited Bato-Bato Hotspring for a relaxing swim.. And for an affordable amount, you and your travel companions can enjoy a day at the San Isidro Hot Spring located along the National Highway in Brgy. Bato-bato.

It’s a small place. Beautiful, warm, accessible. Its more of a simple pool with hot waters but still - with stunning views of the mountain ranges of Mt. Victoria and Mt. Mantalinjangan.

How to Get to Bato-bato Hotsprings

*From Manila–Puerto Princessa

Philippine Airlines, Cebu Pacific, and Airasia have travel routes from Manila to Puerto Princessa (capital of Palawan).

*From Puerto Prinsesa-Bato-Bato

Travel time from Puerto Princesa City is about 2 hours.The Shuttle Fair is 150 php/person one way. Entrance fee Php 40.

64 waterfalls of Narra, Palawan

Palawan’s beautiful spots aren’t limited to its beaches. Head inland, and you’ll find yourself with mountains and waterfalls. Depending on how adventurous you are, there are more waterfalls in the area to visit.

Estrella Falls is located in the Municipality of Narra which is 91 kilometers south of Puerto Princesa City and 6 km. away from the highway of Malatgao in Narra.

The falls is a good place to spend leisure time. It has two waterfalls with fresh, cool waters coming from Mt. Victoria Peak. Rare species of flora and fauna such as orchids and ferns surround the falls enhancing the charm and beauty of the place. The cool climate makes the area conducive to wildlife habitat. The clear water cascades to three natural pools of varying depths. Swimming in its basin is a refreshing activity.

If you’re into chasing waterfalls, this 20-ft. high Estrella Falls is definitely the place to be. But don’t be fooled; not just because Estrella Falls is on top of my list, that doesn’t mean it is the only waterfalls that there is in Narra. According to the Tourism officer, Narra,Palawan offers 64 waterfalls! And Estrella Falls is the most accessible of all the waterfalls. If you plan to do a daytour of the EStrella Falls you'll get to see 14 falls, a 2 day tour includes 21 falls, and for the more adventurous peeps you can try the 3 day tour on all 64 waterfalls.

How to Get to Estrella Falls

*From Manila–Puerto Princessa

Philippine Airlines, Cebu Pacific, and Airasia have travel routes from Manila to Puerto Princessa (capital of Palawan).

*From Puerto Prinsesa-Malatgao

Travel time to the falls from Puerto Princesa City is about 2.5 hours.The Shuttle Fair is 150 php/person one way.

*From Malatgao-Estrella Falls

Once in Malatgao asked around where to hire a tricycle to Estrella Falls. P250 Php