A jungle-backed fishing village on Palawan's west coast, the departure point for boats into the Puerto-Princesa Subterranean River and a quieter alternative to El Nido's more developed lagoon circuit.
November through May, driest from February to April; the June-October monsoon season brings rough water that can suspend cave boat trips with little notice.
Tamilok — a wood-boring shipworm harvested from mangrove logs, eaten raw kinilaw-style in vinegar, calamansi, onion, and chili, sold fresh at informal stalls near the wharf.
Sabang's small run of beachfront guesthouses, all within easy walking distance of the wharf and the cave-tour booking office.
Book a dated Underground River entry permit online before you arrive — there's a strict daily visitor cap, and walk-up slots aren't guaranteed.
Read more in Sabang Travel Guide: the Underground River & Palawan's Jungle Coast.
