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Voykit pocket guide · Philippines
Port Barton
Spend 2 days in Port Barton: one day for beach and island‑hopping, another for snorkeling or a short trek; travel from Puerto Princesa takes ~2½ h.
Port Barton is a small coastal village on Palawan’s western shore, popular with budget backpackers. The village is walk‑only, with a single beach, nearby islands for day trips and a few dive schools. A 2‑day stay covers the main beach, one island‑hopping tour and optional snorkeling or waterfall trek.
- Country
- Philippines
- Best months
- Dec–May (dry season)
- Avoid
- Jul–Sep (rainy, quieter, cheaper)
- Stay
- 2 nights
Checked 2026-09. Prices, hours and rules change; anything marked (check) is not confirmed.
Essentials
- Currency
- PHP
- Money
- Philippine pesos (₱) in small notes for jeepneys, market stalls, tips and taxis; malls and hotels take cards.
- Daily spend
- Budget ₱1,200–1,800 excl. bed · Mid ₱1,800–2,500 excl. bed (estimate; check)
- SIM and data
- Globe and Smart sell SIMs at airports; SIM registration with passport is required by law.
- Emergency
- Police 117 · Fire/ambulance 117 · National emergency 911
- Plugs
- Types A, B, C · 220 V · 60 Hz · US flat pins common; check your devices for 220 V.
- Tipping
- Restaurants: 10% if no service charge.; Grab / taxi: Round up.; Boat crew: ₱100–200 per tour.; Massage: ₱50–100.
- Water
- Not drinkable from the tap; refill stations cheap.
- Toilets
- Called 'CR' (comfort room); bring tissue; many lack toilet seats.
What things cost
| Item | Price |
|---|---|
| Meal at beachside restaurant | ₱150–300 |
| Bottle of local beer | ₱80–120 |
| ATM withdrawal (max) | ₱10,000 (fee ₱250) |
Desk estimates, checked 2026-09; check locally.
Get in
By air
- PPS · Puerto Princesa International Airport
- —
Typical fares
- Bus Puerto Princesa → Port Barton
- ≈ ₱350, 2½ h (check)
- Island‑hopping boat
- ≈ ₱1,200 per day (check)
Show 7 more sections and the pocket cardHideGet around, See and do, Sleep, Phrase card, Etiquette, safety and scams, One and two days, Sources, Pocket card
Get around
Walking is the only realistic option inside the village. Hire a boat or kayak for island trips; minivan or bus from Puerto Princesa for arrival/departure.
See and do
Known for
- Beach and island hopping
- Budget dive schools
- Rainforest waterfall trek
Day trips
| Where | How | Time |
|---|---|---|
| Island hopping tour | Hire a local boat from the beach; negotiate islands and price | ≈ 3 h total |
| Waterfall trek (northern beach) | Walk 3.5 km (2.2 mi) each way; may need local guideWalk 2.2 mi (3.5 km) each way; may need local guide | ≈ 4 h round‑trip |
| Puerto Princesa | Bus or minivan from Port Barton (depart 6 AM, cost ~₱350) | ≈ 2½ h |
Sleep
- Russell Place
- ≈ ₱300 per night
- Gerbise Pension House
- ≈ ₱300 per night
- Café Sabang
- ≈ ₱300 per night
- Aysan Cottages
- ≈ ₱350 per night
- El Busero
- ≈ ₱400 per night
- Ysobelle Resort
- ≈ ₱700+ per night
- Summer Homes Beach resort
- ≈ ₱850 per night, credit cards accepted
Phrase card
| English | Say or show |
|---|---|
| Hello | Kamustaka-MOO-sta |
| How much? | Magkano?mag-KA-no? |
| Where is the bathroom? | Saan ang banyo?saan ang BAN-yo? |
Etiquette, safety and scams
Etiquette
- Greeting: Smile, handshake; 'po' to elders; avoid: Loud confrontation
- Beckoning: Palm down, wave; avoid: Palm up (used for animals)
- Invitations: Accept food offered or decline politely; avoid: Refusing bluntly
- Time: Expect 'Filipino time' socially; avoid: Lateness for flights and boats
- Churches: Covered clothes; avoid: Loud tours during Mass
Scams and watch-outs
- No banks; only ATMs (max ₱10,000 withdrawal, ₱250 fee).
- Internet can be slow; Starlink now available but not everywhere.
- Leeches near the waterfall trail; bring repellent.
- Boat safety: verify licenses and avoid over‑charging.
Generally safe for tourists; keep valuables in reception safe, watch for leeches on hikes, and verify boat licenses.
One and two days
No timed day plan for Port Barton yet. Suggested stay: 2 nights. Build a day from the list below, mornings for the big sight.
- Beach and island hopping
- Budget dive schools
- Rainforest waterfall trek
Sources
Written by Voykit; facts cross-checked against these sources, last desk check 2026-09. Prices, hours and rules change: check on the day.
- Philippines Department of Tourism: www.tourism.gov.ph/
- Wikivoyage: Port Barton, revision 4995894 (CC BY-SA 4.0): en.wikivoyage.org/w/index.php?oldid=4995894
Pocket card
Cut along the border and keep it in your wallet. Show the local-script lines to a driver.
Printed from Voykit (/port-barton). Written by Voykit; checked 2026-09. Estimates only: confirm prices, hours and entry rules on the day.