Fort Santa Isabel on Palawan
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Description and is it worth a visit
Fort Santa Isabel (Santa Isabel Fort) in the town of Taitai is the main and most famous historical landmark on Palawan. To be honest, Palawan doesn't have a lot of historical places in general, so if you can't imagine your vacation without visiting such places, then we definitely recommend visiting Santa Isabel.
The fort was built in the XVIII century by the Spaniards on a small island, protruding into the sea at 100 meters and accessible from the shore only during low tide. In the XIX century, the Spaniards were replaced by Americans who occupied the Philippine lands. Well, today the fort is a historical site and an open-air museum that anyone can visit. The cost of the visit does not include an excursion, but you can get information about the history of the fort and the appearance of the town of Taitai on information boards in a small room on the territory of the fort, which performs the functions of a museum. The ruins of the Catholic church have been preserved on the upper level of the fortress, and excellent views of Taitai and the coast open from the observation decks.
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Evening Fort
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At the top, the fort is almost like a garden
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Well maintained and beautiful
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Inside the Catholic church
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There are old guns
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Cool views open from above
Panorama of Fort Santa Isabel on Palawan
🕐 Working hours
From 08:00 to 16:30, seven days a week.
💵Entrance fee / ticket price
Input 80 pesos (1.38 rubles, see Philippine currency and its exchange rate).
🚶 How to get there
Fort Santa Isabel is located in the town of Taytay in the north of Palawan, it is 210 kilometers from Puerto Princesa and 60 kilometers from El Nido (fort on the map). If you are staying on vacation in Taitai, then you can get to the fort on foot from anywhere in the village. From El Nido you can go here during the day by taxi or rented transport, but from Puerto Princesa it's too far to go, and such a long trip is not worth it just to see the fort. But if you are traveling around the island, then Taytay can be a convenient stopover for a rest or overnight stay on the way from Puerto Princesa to El Nido or back. See more about how and how to get to Taytay here...
We also recommend to see the possible options for other excursions on Palawan, which can be booked online:
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