Exploring Dumaran!

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Undeniably, the Philippines has so many beautiful places to explore and to enjoy that are not yet commercialized, explored and recognized by many. In short, pag na mention ang name sa place maka ask ka ug, huh? Asa na? Hehehe BUT,  their natural products and resources can also compete to what other tourist destinations may offer just like Dumaran, Palawan.

This municipality is located in the northeastern part of Palawan. It takes more or less 5 hours by van or 6 hrs by bus from Puerto Princesa City's North bus terminal. Yes, it's a pretty long journey, wherein you can have a one of a kind experience especially when you take the bus (no air-conditioned bus available) plus the more or less 1 1/2-hour-rough road trip from Taytay, Palawan going to Sta. Teresita (a barangay of Dumaran where the docking area going to town proper is located). Perhaps, you're wondering of its geographical location.😁 The Municipality of Dumaran covers the southern part of the namesake Dumaran island and a portion of Palawan mainland. Its town proper is in the island. :) I find it quite unique. Hehe

Imagine?!? Dito po naga daan ang mga vans at busses.😆 But the good news is, the constructions of the roads and bridges have been started. 👏👏👏
My first trip to Dumaran was so memorable. It was rainy season, so the rough roads were very slippery and muddy (no photos available) . My friends and I took a bus from So. Itabiyak, New Agutaya, San Vicente (the only available transport at that time). It was my first time to take a bus with so many people inside, sacks of animal feeds, chickens, etc. It was fun at first, but I got scared already, when we were on the muddy roads. It made me cry. Hahaha But, at least bawing-bawi ang mga luha ko sa daan pag dating namin ng Dumaran.😃 

However, my second time in Dumaran was smoother and more fun. It wasn't muddy anymore. My friends and I were all on motorbike. Woooh! 
Here are the best things to see in Dumaran:

#1 Coral reefs 
Its coral reefs are amazing!!! As in the best among the reefs I've ever been to. (I've never been to Tubbataha, anyway.😊) Snorkelers and divers would definitely love this place. As in! This is not an exaggeration, but see it for yourself. :) However, ito lang po nakuha kong photos sa corals nila. Huhuhu Sobrang nag enjoy talaga ako, di ko na naisip mag took ng maraming photos. Dumaran underwater beauty

I took the photo (below) while I was still on the boat.
#2 Calampuan Island

#2 Renambakan Island


#3 Encantasia Island
This islet has so many oysters, and the corals around it are even visible while you're on the boat.

It was raining by the time we got on this islet. Kaya, ka pangit ng kuha. Hehe

Well, as you have seen the above photos, their beaches are also enticing particularly their island beaches, white and very fine! 

So, ano na guys, arat na sa Dumaran and experience an epic ride!👍🏻 

Until then... Stay safe and healthy! 🙏 ❤️ 



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