Port Barton: Wanderings in a Peaceful Coastal Village in Palawan

I stumbled upon Port Barton while I was researching about places to visit for my first solo trip to Palawan. Just the name “Port Barton” instantly got me curious since it sounds very “British,” which is highly unusual in the Philippines. I wanted to know what’s there to see in Port Barton, which often described as an excellent backpackers’ hangout in Palawan. Barangay Port Barton is located in the town of San Vicente, which is situated between two destinations I also wanted to visit. Although it was not right along the highway, I hoped to do a quick overnight sidetrip on my way to the Sabang, Puerto Princesa City from El Nido, Palawan.

Locals on a carabao (water buffalo) drawn carroza along the white sand beachfront of Port Barton in San Vicente, Palawan