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Notable river spot · Palawan, Philippines

Bacalan Island

Bacalan Island is a river spot in Palawan, Philippines.

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Bacalan 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 Bacalan 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 Bacalan Island — distance from nearby cities

    Coordinates: 11.10824, 119.60034. 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 Bacalan Island yet. Typical pattern: moderate; weekends busier. Busiest: Weekends and long holidays.

    What is the best time to visit Bacalan Island?

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

    What are the places to visit near Bacalan Island?

    Nearby: Fort Santa Isabel (fort, 41 km), Malampaya Sound (beach, 48 km), Lake Manguao (lake, 49 km), Malaconiao Island (river spot, 1 km), Bubolongan Island (river spot, 1 km), Balabalo Island (river spot, 5 km).

    Is Bacalan Island worth visiting?

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