Destinations/ Events in Taytay
Fuerza de Santa Isabel - A Spanish fortress built in 1667. Guests can immerse themselves in the rich culture and history of Taytay from its mini-museum; the Fuerza grounds features a park, fountain, trellis, and a boulevard for R&R purposes.
Malampaya Sound features Mt. Capoas, the third highest mountain in Northern Palawan; it is both a cultural icon and an enchanted mountain. The Sound is loaded with bountiful harvests of fish, crabs, shrimps and mollusks. It was known as the Fish Bowl of the Philippines. It is also home to the Irrawaddy Dolphin, a critically endangered cetacean.
Pabellon islands- a one hour by boat from Poblacion seaport, the islands are a group of black, serrated limestone cliffs (Pabellon Grand/Pabellon Pequeña) which produce first class quality edible birds’ nests. The cliffs also feature a lagoon inside the cave for swimming, white beaches, caves and caverns where the birds’ nests are woven and Boceadores-nest gatherers who can expertly climb the jagged rocks without harnesses or attachments.
Lake Manguao is a fresh water lake 10 to 15 minutes by land from Poblacion. The lake is home to 124 different species of birds. At Lake Manguao one can choose to camp, take a nature hike through the trail path, bird watch or even fish and cook-your-catch in the picnic area.
Cuyawyaw Falls - The 3 magnificent waterfalls drop from a height of about 25 meters and are surrounded by thick forest cover, and resident wildlife. Guests of the falls can enjoy swimming, trekking, nature watching, picnic, and camping. The falls are 45 minutes by land from Poblacion, and a 30 minute hike from the drop-off point.
Tecas Reef - a small island in Taytay Bay, this island and the water surrounding make up a marine protected area. Visitors can snorkel and observe the colorful fishlife surrounding the coral reefs and giant clams which live there. Each clam has its own unique design and color scheme.
Visitors can bring their lunch to the island and will have a full view of the bay while enjoying their lunch
At low tide, a white sand beach forms next to the island.
Visitors can bring their lunch to the island and will have a full view of the bay while enjoying their lunch
At low tide, a white sand beach forms next to the island.