Cowrie Island, Puerto Princesa
Cowrie Island is located on Honda Bay, about 8 kilometers northeast of Puerto Princesa, Palawan.
The island got its name from a marine mollusk that has a smooth and polished, patterned shell with a long and narrow opening.
Families or groups of friends enjoy staying at Cowrie Island.
Aside from swimming or snorkeling in its clear waters, tourists enjoy the picturesque view from the island. It is perfect for taking amazing photos as keepsakes of their adventure.
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In West Africa, the cowrie shell was introduced as early as the 8th century by caravans of Arab traders. During colonial times, the Europeans witnessed the fondness that certain African tribes had for these shells and helped them make the main currency in the trade of slaves, gold and many other goods traded at the time. It conserved its status as a means of payment, and a symbol of wealth and power, until the 20th century.
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