Palau Travel Guide 🇵🇼
World-class diving paradise with turquoise lagoons, Rock Islands, WWII history, rich marine life & strong island culture — Koror, Babeldaob & Peleliu
🌤 Live Weather — Koror
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📌 Quick Facts
🏙 Capital Ngerulmud (administrative) — Koror is main hub
🌊 Region Micronesia — Western Pacific
💱 Currency US Dollar (USD)
🗣 Languages Palauan · English
⏱ Time Zone GMT+9
🔌 Plug Type Type A/B — 120V
Famous for: Rock Islands · Jellyfish Lake · Blue Corner · WWII wrecks · epic scuba & snorkelling
🛂 Visa & Entry Rules
Visa-free or VOA for many countries Return / onward ticket required Passport validity 6+ months- Environmental pledge signed on arrival
- Accommodation proof may be requested
- Travel insurance highly recommended
Visa & entry rules vary by nationality — check latest before travel.
🗓 Best Time to Visit
🌤 Nov–Apr Peak diving season — best weather
🌧 May–Oct Wetter but still good
🤿 Diving Year-round visibility
🏝 Climate Tropical & humid
Palau is a year-round marine destination.
💰 Average Trip Budget
- 🎒 Budget — $80–120 / ₹6,600–₹10,000 per day
- 🏨 Mid-Range — $160–300 / ₹13,000–₹25,000 per day
- 🤿 Diving trips & permits add extra cost
Marine conservation fees apply for some sites.
🗺 Top Places to Visit
Rock Islands Blue Corner Jellyfish Lake Peleliu WWII sites Ngardmau Waterfall Koror city & museums Milky Way Lagoon🚇 Transport & Getting Around
- Taxis & rental cars available in Koror
- Boats for island & lagoon trips
- No public transport network
- Most tours arranged through operators
Book dive & boat trips in advance during peak season.
📶 Mobile SIM & Internet
- Main providers — PNCC · PalauCel
- Prepaid SIMs available
- Wi-Fi in hotels & dive shops
- Patchy coverage in remote islands
Download offline maps for excursions.
💵 Money & Payments
- USD cash widely used
- Cards accepted at hotels & dive shops
- Some fees payable in cash only
- ATMs available in Koror
🍽 Food & Local Cuisine
- Fresh tuna & reef fish
- Taro & breadfruit dishes
- Coconut-based curries
- Japanese-influenced seafood
Plenty of restaurants & cafés in Koror.
🛡 Safety & Marine Awareness
- Very safe & tourist-friendly
- Strong conservation rules
- Follow reef-safe guidelines
- Avoid touching coral or wildlife
🎒 What to Pack
- Light tropical clothing
- Reef-safe sunscreen
- Waterproof shoes
- Snorkel gear (optional)
🌡 Weather & Climate
- Tropical & humid year-round
- Warm sea temperatures
- Occasional rain showers
- Typhoon risk is low
🧳 Suggested 4–5 Day Itinerary
- Day 1 — Koror city & museums
- Day 2 — Rock Islands & lagoon cruise
- Day 3 — Diving / snorkelling trip
- Day 4 — Jellyfish Lake & Milky Way
- Optional — Peleliu WWII history tour
❓ FAQs
Is Palau good for beginner divers?
Yes — but many sites also attract advanced divers.
Is English widely spoken?
Yes — English is commonly used in tourism.
Is Palau expensive?
Moderately high — marine tourism & permits add cost.
🚨 Emergency Numbers
🚑 Medical Belau National Hospital
👮 Police 911
🔥 Fire 911
🧳 Tourist Help Hotel / Tour Operator Support
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