03/09/2018
Located in the northeastern part of the province, around 231 kilometers from Puerto Princesa, this laid-back municipality can be reached via public transportation, either bus or shuttle vans. The road leading to the town is testament to its underdeveloped status—narrow, rugged and largely unpaved. The almost dilapidated wooden bridges in the area are quite a contrast to the fast-paced development in some other parts of the province.
Isla Pugon can be reached in 30 minutes via small pump-boat from the wharf.
It is virtually surrounded by a thick mangrove forest and the way there gets you through dense growth of these trees. Every turn seems to greet you with healthy mangroves, as if it’s an endless journey through a riparian passage. Yet, it’s only a fifteen-minute journey to the jetty of Isla Pugon from the mainland wharf. At the top of the island, the sight is breathtakingly beautiful: vast mangrove forests extending to the beach, all back-dropped by majestic mountains. It’s like nature giving you a front-row seat for a glimpse of God’s wonderful creations!
Isla Pugon has five nipa huts to accommodate guests. There is no electricity in the area but they use solar power for lights and for charging electronic gadgets. Due to scarcity of water, they use waterless and odorless toilets.
If you’re visiting Isla Pugon, make sure you bring a camera with you as you’ll be offered one of the best sunrise and sunset views in the province. Picture this: you’re on top of an island, sipping coffee while a glorious sunrise breaks around you.
The staff in the island are memorable too. Always smiling and friendly, they make you forget about the limited amenities in the island with sheer hospitality. Most of the staff are natives of Dumaran who wish to raise the tourism industry of the town in their own small special way.
Thank you to Ms. Joy Tabuada of Palawan News for this wonderful article.
Read More: https://palawan-news.com/exppalawan-unexplored-beauty-dumaran-palawan/
