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Trips - PalawanPaddling the St. Paul Subterranean Riverby Robert Gardner The St. Paul Subterranean River in Palawan is one of the
country's original ecotourism destinations even before the eco- term became
popular. It was a destination for intrepid travelers willing to brave
long, rough roads and primitive accommodations to enjoy a place untouched by
time. The nearby village of Sabang was synonymous with palm-shaded beaches
ringed with simple huts far from the beaten path. The underground river
and surrounding landscape was recognized as a unique natural resource and
received national park status in 1971. Some thirty years later, the road
to Sabang is partially paved although there is enough bone-jarring stretches to
make it a destination only for true lovers of nature. Sabang is still a
sleepy sea village but there is a wider choice of resorts and disco or karaoke
bars to add a little life to the nights.
Take me back to Bundok's Ecotours Page |
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