San Rafael, Philippines

Batak Tribe

ethnic cultural

The Batak are one of about 140 indigenous peoples of the Philippines who live in the forests of northern Palawan island. There is only about 300 of them left in Palawan, composed of approximately 50 families, making them the smallest indigenous tribe in the region. As the Batak tend to be small in stature, with dark skin and short curly hair, they are believed to be closely related to the Negrito tribe and have originated from the first humans crossing the land bridges from mainland Asia to the Philippines, up to 50,000 years ago. Once a nomadic tribe, Batak people now live in small villages and depend much on cultivation, gathering, hunting and fishing. Though much of their distinctive traditional culture is fading, they are a unique and important part of the Palawan history.

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Palawan Beach Getaway

Manila → Puerto Princesa → San Rafael → El Nido
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Tour around Puerto Princesa to visit its highlights, including Palawan Heritage Museum, Palaweno Brewery, Baywalk

Take an evening adventure to the Iwahig River to see swarms of fireflies glowing among the mangroves

Go for a boat trip to explore the cave and the underground river at Puerto Princesa Subterranean River National Park

Journey deep into the thick mangrove forests of the park to see much wildlife

Enjoy a jungle trek to the Batak tribe, the smallest indigenous community in the region

Get amazed by the striking natural beauty of El Nido on a snorkeling & island hopping trip

Free to explore more about El Nido by bike or kayak

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Manila → Puerto Princesa → San Rafael → El Nido
Experiences: swimming boating ethnic cultural nature cuisine adventure beach
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