Palanan, Isabela

The Little-Explored Corner of the North

Mountainous and thickly forested, Palanan’s ethereal beauty is obscured behind the mighty jungles of Sierra Madre, a natural barrier that separates the coastal island from the rest of Isabela.

Accessible only by plane, boat or a multi-day trek through the tropical jungles, Palanan is probably a place that never crossed your mind until now.

The place is very much steeped in tradition, as one will find out on a trip to the Dumagat Village. This community is home to Agtas, an indigenous group of Palanan who descended from one of the earliest settlers in the country.

With lots of verdant spaces, untouched terrains, diverse rainforest and wildlife as well as beaches that can rival some of the best in the country, Palanan has the potential to be your best adventure yet so pack your bags now and get ready to be marooned in this little-explored corner of the north.