If youāre planning a trip to Palawan, donāt just stop at Coronās lagoons or island hopping toursāBusuanga has a gem that not everyone gets to experience: dugong watching in Calauit Island.
But before the adventure begins, we made a quick stop at Kusina Leticia for breakfast. š³ā Their classic silog meals and coffee are the perfect way to fuel up for a day at sea. Simple, homey, and sulit!
After eating, it was time for the highlight of the tripādugong watching. But first, we had to secure a permit to see them because Dugongs are listed as endangered species.
Dugongs, also known as āsea cows,ā are gentle, slow-moving marine mammals that graze on seagrass. Theyāre vulnerable, and Palawan is one of the few places in the Philippines where you can still see them in their natural habitat.
Heading out to Calawit Island, we boarded a small boat and scanned the waters. And thenā¦ magic! š A dugong appeared, gracefully swimming just beneath the surface.
This experience wasnāt just funāit was truly humbling. Dugongs are a great reminder to us all how fragile marine life is, and how important it is to protect our oceans.
So if youāre heading to Palawan soon, add this to your itinerary:
āļø Breakfast at Kusina Leticia
š Dugong Watching at Calawit Island
Itās a mix of good food, adventure, and a one-of-a-kind wildlife encounter youāll never forget. š
