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Sumérgete en la rica historia y cultura de Palau a través de sus museos y monumentos.
Palau is an extraordinary sovereign island state located in the western Pacific Ocean, in the region of Micronesia. Made up of more than 340 islands and islets of volcanic and coral origin, it is a world reference in marine conservation. It stands out for the emblematic Chelbacheb Islands (Rock Islands), declared a World Heritage Site by UNESCO, its internationally renowned diving spots with manta rays and sharks, marine lakes with harmless jellyfish and a traditional matriarchal society where the protection of nature is a sacred duty.
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Palau is an extraordinary sovereign island state located in the western Pacific Ocean, in the region of Micronesia. Made up of more than 340 islands and islets of volcanic and coral origin, it is a world reference in marine conservation. It stands out for the emblematic Chelbacheb Islands (Rock Islands), declared a World Heritage Site by UNESCO, its internationally renowned diving spots with manta rays and sharks, marine lakes with harmless jellyfish and a traditional matriarchal society where the protection of nature is a sacred duty.
Located on the island of Eil Malk, Jellyfish Lake (Ongeim'l Tketau) is a marine lake isolated more than 12,000 years ago. Its waters are home to millions of golden jellyfish (*Mastigias papua etpisoni*) that, lacking natural predators, evolved by practically losing the ability to sting. Gently snorkeling while thousands of jellyfish pulse around you following the sunlight is one of the most peaceful and surreal underwater experiences on the planet.
Blue Corner is considered by divers from all over the world as one of the best diving spots on the planet. Hooked to the reef wall by means of a reef hook, divers watch, suspended, the incessant parade of dozens of gray reef sharks, gigantic schools of barracuda, horse mackerel and hawksbill turtles. In the nearby German Channel, cleaning stations attract giant oceanic manta rays feeding on plankton.
Milky Way is a sheltered cove between the Rock Islands where the seabed is covered in extremely fine white volcanic limestone mud. Local guides dive to extract the mud from the bottom, with which travelers completely cover their bodies as a scrub and mineral mask before jumping into the warm turquoise waters to rinse off.
Peleliu Island was the scene of one of the bloodiest battles in the Pacific during World War II in 1944. Touring the island with a local guide reveals rusty Sherman tanks among the vegetation, downed planes, coastal canyons hidden in rock caves and the emotional Peace Monument on Bloody Nose Ridge, where nature has healed the traces of history.
Chelbacheb's more than 400 coral limestone islands and islets have water-eroded bases that give them a characteristic mushroom shape. Gliding in a touring kayak in absolute silence allows you to enter marine tunnels, hidden coves of jade-colored waters inaccessible to motor boats, and caves with stalactites where tropical seabirds nest.
Babeldaob is the largest island in Palau. An authentic 'Bai', the centuries-old community gathering house built entirely of nailless bwaik wood, with steep thatched roofs and facades richly painted with geometric motifs and tribal legends, is preserved in Airai village. To the north, the 52 megalithic stone monoliths of Badrulchau continue to hold the mystery of the ancient Micronesian builders.
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Voir le guide completUpon entering the country, all visitors must sign a stamp stamped in their passport solemnly pledging to the children of Palau not to harm the environment, not to touch coral or marine life, not to collect shells, and not to litter. Additionally, Palau strictly prohibits by law the import and use of sunscreens that contain chemicals toxic to reefs (such as oxybenzone or octinoxate); Only the use of 100% biodegradable and safe protectors ('Reef-Safe') is allowed.
To boat, swim or dive in the protected areas of Koror State, it is mandatory to purchase government tourist passes in advance (the standard 'Rock Islands Permit' for USD 50 or the pass that includes Jellyfish Lake for USD 100, both valid for 10 days). These permits are usually arranged through authorized dive centers and tour operators.
The official legal tender currency in Palau is the United States Dollar (USD). Major credit cards (Visa and Mastercard) are accepted in hotels, large restaurants and dive centers in Koror, but it is essential to carry enough cash to pay for eco-permits, purchases at small local shops, taxis and excursions to remote islands such as Peleliu or Kayangel.
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