Taytay Travel Guide
Taytay is a busy port town in Palawan Province, Philippines. It is home to a number of historic buildings and is a good base for exploring nearby islands.
- Worth It?
- Yes, if you are in the area and want to explore nearby sights.
- What to Do
- sightsee, relax on the beach.
- Best Time to Go
- during the dry season from December to June.
- How Long?
- One or two days is long enough in Taytay.
- Trivia
- Taytay was once the capital of the province and an important seat of power in the country.
Taytay is the main jump off point for islands in the Sulu Sea and while most people only stay here for a couple of nights, the beaches are inviting and the sights are fascinating.
There is good tourist infrastructure, with restaurants, bars and hotels being found in abundance. The town has a long and detailed history and during Spanish rule, it was the capital of the province and a popular getaway for the Spanish rulers.
Travel to Taytay - Getting There
Taytay has its own airport, which has limited flights to other destinations in the Philippines. It receives thrice-weekly flights from Manila and also from Puerto Princesa in Palawan (40 minutes). There are buses to Taytay from Puerto Princesa (6 to 8 hours). Boat trips to and from the islands that dot the coastline leave every day, although you will have to reach the pier early to get a space onboard.
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