San Vicente (Port Barton)
MIMAROPA · Palawan
San Vicente is Palawan's hidden middle chapter — most travellers sprint between Puerto Princesa and El Nido and miss it entirely. Port Barton, the main village, has the perfect combination of easy island hopping (Exotic Island, Firefly Island, German Island — all reachable for P600–800 with a boatman), snorkelling that rivals El Nido, and a town that goes quiet after 10pm. Long Beach, nearby in San Vicente proper, is 14 km of undeveloped white sand — possibly the longest empty beach in the Phili
Getting there
Ferry from Batangas Port or fly to Puerto Princesa then bus/van.
Best time to visit
November to May — dry season with calm seas for island hopping.
Things to do
El Nido island hopping, Coron wreck diving, Puerto Princesa Underground River, Port Barton beaches.
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