PURAO Island in Roxas, Palawan
(Isla del Paraiso)
Location:The island paradise is situated in the Municipality of Roxas, 138 kilometers north of Puerto Princesa - the provincial capital of Palawan.
ACCESSIBILITY:Travel time to Roxas takes about 2 hours in a well-paved concrete road. From Poblacion Roxas, a 25-minute leisurely boat cruise takes you to the island.
Further, the Municipality of Roxas is an hour drive to the Municipality of San Vicente - dubbed as the next Boracay in Palawan, where an airport is due for completion to accommodate the influx of tourists that are expected to visit this township.
With these developments, Purao Island in Roxas, is ideal for a high-end resort development and could be packaged as one of the premier island-resort destinations in Northern Palawan.
NATURAL CHARACTERISTICS:The approximately six-hectare (6has.) paradise is surrounded by continuous stretch of sandy beaches amidst the turquoise-blue waters. Its immediate marine environ is natural habitat for reef fishes, clams and stingrays. It is perfect for snorkeling and shallow-water diving. To this date, the island retains its unspoiled, untamed and natural beauty. It is a paradise of its own.
The middle portion of the island is planted with coconuts. Natural vegetation in the island consists of native palms and few mangrove trees. A shallow-dug well provided fresh water in the island.
Tourism Potential:The province of Palawan is rapidly emerging as one of the premier eco-tourism destinations in the country. Undoubtedly, its potential in beefed-up by the presence of the world famous Saint Paul Subterranean River (Underground River) in Puerto Princesa City, The Tubbataha Reef off the coast of Cagayancillo and the world-class resorts in El Nido and Cuyo. Most of these places are located in the north. To get to these places, you have to pass through Roxas-the gateway municipality towards northern Palawan. It is right here where Purao Island is located.
LOT AREA/PRICE:Taking into account its vast tourism potential, the 6- hectare island is moderately priced at Php45M negotiable.
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