Palau Flag
Why visit Palau?
Best known for beaches, camping, caves, fishing, hiking, jungles, kayaking, reefs, rocky coastlines, scuba diving, snorkeling, war ruins, and waterfalls.
At a Glance
- Souvenirs to Buy: Wood carvings.
- Local Cuisine to Try: Fruit Bat Soup (delicacy). Pichi-Pichi (dessert). Tama (dessert). Tinola (soup). Ulkoy (fried shrimp).
- Local Drink to Try: Kava (juice). Red Rooster (beer).
Fun Facts
- Home to world's largest dolphin facility.
- Nation has approximately 340 islands.
- Red lips, teeth and tongues are caused by chewing betel nuts.
- One of the Seven Underwater Wonders of the World.
- Home to the largest crocodile measuring 14 feet and 9 inches.
- Primary education is required until the age of 16.
Special Holidays/Occasions
- Annual Events: (February) Shark Week, (March) International Photo Festival, and (December) Palau Challenge.
- Holidays: New Year's Day, Youth Day, Senior Citizens Day, Presidents Day, Constitution Day, Labour Day, Independence Day, United Nations Day, Thanksgiving Day, Family Day, and Christmas Day.
Good to Know
- Diving spots are relatively undeveloped.
- Koror imposes a curfew from 2:30AM - 5:00AM Monday - Thursday and between 4AM - 6AM Friday - Sunday.
- Interisland ferry service from Koror to Peleliu or Angaur.
- Dynamite fishing is illegal.
- Has inadequate solid waste disposal facilities (Koror).
- Suffers inadequate water supply.
- Air service tends to be spotty.
- The only hyperbaric chamber is located at Belau National Hospital (Meyuns, Koror).
- Medical specialty care requires travel to Hawaii, Philippines, or Taiwan.
- Passing a slow-moving vehicle is illegal.
- National speed limit is 25 miles per hour.
- Tap water is not drinkable.
- Visitors $100 Environmental Fee is imposed by the airline.
- Due to unexploded devices adhere to warning signs.
- Cyclone Season is November - April.
- Public transportation consists of unmetered taxis.
- Firearms of any kind are strictly prohibited.
- Adequate routine medical care is available.
This international destination requires:
- A valid passport with six months of validity and one blank page for entry stamp.
- Tourist VISA not required for visits under 12 months.
- Required Cholera and Yellow Fever vaccination required from select countries.
- Currency Restrictions for Entry/Exit: $10,000USD.
Subject to humidity, earthquakes, volcanic activity, and tropical storms.
- Best Time to Visit: November - May
- Coolest Months: November - April
- Hottest Months: June - September
- Peak Season: July, December, & May
Photo Credit: Jay Park/Pixabay
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