Palau Travel Guide — Visas, Climate & Attractions

Palau Travel GuideAn archipelago of over 500 islands in the western Pacific — where mushroom-shaped Rock Islands float on turquoise waters, millions of golden jellyfish pulse in a hidden lake, pristine coral reefs teem with sharks and mantas, WWII wrecks rest in crystal-clear lagoons, and one of Earth's last great marine wildernesses awaits.Key Facts

Capital: Ngerulmud

Currency: USD (Dollar)

Language: Palauan, English

Time Zone: UTC+9

Top Places to Visit

Rock Islands Southern Lagoon — A UNESCO World Heritage Site of 445 uninhabited limestone islands surrounded by turquoise lagoons and pristine coral reefs.

Jellyfish Lake — A marine lake where millions of golden jellyfish have evolved without stingers — snorkel among them in an experience found nowhere else on Earth.

Blue Corner — Consistently rated one of the top dive sites on Earth with massive schools of fish, grey reef sharks, and Napoleon wrasse.

German Channel — A famous manta ray cleaning station where giant oceanic mantas glide in to have cleaner fish remove parasites.

Peleliu Island — The site of one of the bloodiest battles of the Pacific War, now peaceful with excellent diving and a WWII museum.

Local Food

Fresh Reef Fish — Red snapper, grouper, and tuna caught daily and prepared grilled, in coconut milk soup, or as sashimi.

Taro and Tapioca — The most important traditional foods — boiled, pounded, or baked into various dishes.

Sashimi — Fresh tuna and reef fish sashimi reflecting Palau's Japanese colonial heritage — served at almost every restaurant.

Coconut Water — Fresh from the husk, the ultimate tropical refresher. Red Rooster beer is the local brew.

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