Tourist destination this time is to Palau, an island nation located in the Pacific Ocean, 500 km east of the Philippines. Koror is the capital of this country, there are on the island of Koror is the home of approximately 17 235 (90%) of the population of Palau. The city is linked by several bridges in other cities. Palau consists of five islands, namely Babeldaob (Ochalchutem), Koror, Peliliu, Angaur, Kayangel and at least 200 small island known as Pulau Batu. Of the many islands in this country only eight islands are inhabited.
As the capital of Koror has a remarkable waterscape beautiful. A stone lantern is the only religious symbol Shinto Shrine outside Japan warned that Japan had been present on this island during the Pacific War. There is a National Museum which was established in Jakarta in 1955 which showed trove of Palau. Palau Community is very friendly, warm, friendly and generous. Although erlihat more Americans than any other Micronesian people, they continue to uphold their matrilineal culture that was old.
As a tourism destination, is not hard to find international, world-class hotel. If your funds are limited, there are motels and guest houses. Restaurants also present the best international menus, as well as they present the typical diet of Palau.
From Koror, using boats, you can get around the islands in Palau. Many of the activities you can do, kanoning around Pulau Batu which has calm water without the waves, snorkelling, swimming, scuba diving or trekking into the rocks. Even you can also fish in the sea which has various kinds of fish species. This is used as reference during the life of different Palau coral reefs. Palau is also often used as benchmark for the world to learn about coral reefs.
Do not miss a tour of the Village Babeldaob, where you can see some historic sites and local culture. There is no place to stay in this village, but do not worry, you can stay in the house of one family here. There are no tariffs applied if you stay overnight in local homes, enough you bring gifts such as coffee, bread, canned meat or cigarettes to be given to families whose homes you inapi. You should remember one thing, do not forget to remove shoes before entering homes, it is customary that applies here.
Three ocean currents which meet in Palau brings with it a more diverse marine life than even the Caribbean sea. There are more than 1000 species of fish and more than 700 species of coral. If you can dive along the cliffs as high as 60 feet Ngemelis Wall, a decrease of about 1000 feet until you come across a variety of different species of coral and colorful fish.
Palau is known as one of the Seven Wonders of the Underwater World. If your hobby of diving, do not forget to visit the island Mecherchar. In this island there is Lake Fish Jams brackish water lake. This lake is home of thousands of jellyfish that have mutated from a jellyfish sting to the sea jellyfish without the sting of brackish water. Snorkelling with thousands of jellyfish is an unforgettable experience.
Diving in the lake, you will be brought to many underwater tunnel complete with its scenery stakaktit beautiful. For trekking, local guides will take you to the location of waterfalls and the highest peak is Mount Ngerchelechuus Palau (713 feet). Here you can find 70 species of orchids and a fascinating wildlife.
Transportation in Palau could use a taxi or rent a car. If a taxi to your choice, do not be surprised if a taxi here do not use metered / metered taxi. Motorists will show the kind of card to your destination before starting the journey. If you want a more comfortable journey and privacy, renting a car can be a good option