Cuyo town is the oldest city on Palawan, and it has played an important role in the island's history. The city's early Spanish colonial fort was built during the 17th century and includes an onsite chapel. During the late 19th century, the city was Palawan's secondary capital. At this time, the Spanish administration found themselves under constant attack from the Moro tribe. The fort acted as an essential asset in defending the island of Palawan. The island that keeps the fort is 125 miles off the coast of Puerto Princesa and can be reached via an overnight cruise. Built during the early Spanish period, purposely to protect the people from their enemies, it is considered as one of the most ancient and unique forts in the Philippines. Within its walls are the church, the convent, and the only Perpetual Adoration chapel in Palawan. Cuyo, incidentally, became the second capital of Palawan from 1873 to 1903. Completed in 1680, the fort is a historical naval structure that was built during the early part of the Spanish colonial period. Three forts were constructed to protect its ancestors against the attacks of " Moros" which were prevalent during the 15th to 18th centuries.

How to get to Cuyo Fort

Cuyo can be reached from Manila via the Air Pacific Airways. It is also accessible by sea from Puerto Princesa City and Iloilo province via MV MIlagosa, and from Manila, via MV Asuncion. Travel time : From Manila, travel time is an hour and 30 minutes by air and 24 hours by sea. By sea, Cuyo is 14 hours away from Iloilo province and 12 hours away from Puerto Princesa City.

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