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Notable river spot · Palawan, Philippines

Bowen Island

Bowen Island is a river spot in Palawan, Philippines.

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Bowen Island: crowds and conditions

Typical pattern: moderate; weekends busier. Been there recently? Post today’s status and it shows here for the next traveller.

Status options for this river spot: Water flowing well · Low flow / trickle · Dry, no water · Entry closed.

Best time to visit Bowen Island

Season: September to February; boat services pause in floods.

Busiest days: Weekends and long holidays.

Crowd: Moderate; weekends busier.

Typical week: Mon light · Tue light · Wed light · Thu light · Fri light · Sat busy · Sun busy.

How to reach Bowen Island — distance from nearby cities

    Coordinates: 8.34824, 117.31450. Road distances are estimates; the road-trip planner uses real routes and adds stops worth the detour.

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    Frequently asked

    Are boats running today?

    No visitor has reported the boating status for Bowen Island yet. Typical pattern: moderate; weekends busier. Busiest: Weekends and long holidays.

    What is the best time to visit Bowen Island?

    September to February; boat services pause in floods. Moderate; weekends busier.

    What are the places to visit near Bowen Island?

    Nearby: Pandanan Shipwreck (fort, 44 km), Balabac Island (river spot, 71 km), Bugsuk Island (river spot, 13 km), Pandanan Island (river spot, 15 km), Dulo ng Palawan (fort, 16 km), Dalahican Island (river spot, 19 km).

    Is Bowen Island worth visiting?

    Bowen Island is listed as a notable river spot in Philippines on Spotwander.