Palau is an archipelago of over 500 islands, part of the Micronesia region in the western Pacific Ocean.
This tropical oasis has a diverse environment and an ancient island culture, plus some of the world’s best dive spots. Want insanely good photos from your trip here? These are our top places to get a Palau Instagram snap.
1. Palau Milky Way
The Milky Way lagoon is a natural mud bath in brilliant blue waters, within the Rock Islands.
Dig down into the waters and rub the chalky mud all over yourself. The therapeutic limestone mud will make your skin silky soft!
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2. Kayangel Atoll
The most northern state in Palau, this slice of heaven is made up of four small atoll islands.
It’s a super day trip, or you can even do a homestay with a local family if you want to spend the night here.
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3. Belau National Museum
The oldest museum in Micronesia, this is a lovely little spot to learn all about Palaun culture.
The museum has a wood-and-thatch bai (men’s meeting house) with beautiful artwork of local folk legends.
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4. Malakal Island
This scenic island is in the state of Koror and is perfection. Palm-fringed beaches, fresh coconuts and tropical fish.
You won’t want to move from the golden sands. Trust us.
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5. Babeldaob
A charming island that you can reach in a day trip from Koror, Badeldaob is somewhat secretive and oh-so peaceful.
There’s not many tourist activities on the island, so you’ve no excuse to do anything but relax. You can also hike through the lush jungle to waterfalls.
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6. Ngardmau Waterfalls
The tallest waterfall in Micronesia is in Babeldaob. Ngardmau Waterfall flows down from Palau’s tallest peak, 217m-high Mt Ngerchelchuus.
Take a canoe tour through the mangroves after you’ve splashed about in the pools.
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7. Stone Monoliths Ngarchelong
Known as the ‘Easter Island of Micronesia’, this ancient site of stone monoliths is a fantastic Palau Instagram location.
The site dates back as far as A.D. 161 – very impressive.
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