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DUMARAN, PALAWAN
Dumaran, a northeastern municipality in Palawan, Philippines, offers a serene and off-the-beaten-path experience with its pristine natural beauty, cultural richness, and potential for eco-agri tourism. Known for its slow-paced rural lifestyle, it thrives on agricultural products like coconut, rice, and fish, alongside its undeveloped but stunning natural resources.
Established as a municipality in 1961 under Republic Act No. 3418, Dumaran’s first settlers arrived in 1875 from Cuyo, drawn by local food sources. Spanning both mainland Palawan and Dumaran Island, it covers 55,327 hectares and is home to 23,528 residents across 16 barangays. Predominantly Roman Catholic, the municipality also includes various minority religious groups. Dumaran is 125 km from Puerto Princesa and offers unique opportunities for travelers to immerse themselves in its rural and cultural charm.
How to get to DUMARAN?
Find the easiest way to reach Dumaran, Palawan
BY AIR
- Fly for at least an hour via any commercial flights from Manila, Clark, or Cebu to the City of Puerto Princesa.
BY SEA
- Hop on a commercial ship that departs Manila or Iloilo to Puerto Princesa City.
BY LAND
- From Puerto Princesa City, take a bus or van to Dumaran in about 4-6 hours. Schedule of departure typically run from early in the morning to noon, so be sure to book a seat in advance to guarantee one.
The municipality consists of both an island and a mainland. To travel from the mainland of Dumaran to the Poblacion (Dumaran Island), you may take a fiber boat that regularly departs from Sta. Teresita port. The journey typically takes around 45 minutes to 1 hour.
