Palau is a travel destination in Micronesia. Its capital is Ngerulmud. March and April are its two best months to visit, ranked on 1991–2020 climate averages.
Top places to visit in Palau
Jellyfish Lake (Eil Malk) (natural) — Landlocked marine lake with 8 million golden jellyfish evolved stingless — the snorkelling experience of a lifetime.
Blue Corner Dive Site (natural) — One of the world's top dives — a reef edge swept by current, massive schools of barracuda, white-tip sharks, and Napoleon wrasse.
Rock Islands Southern Lagoon (natural) — UNESCO 445 limestone mushroom islands blanketed in jungle rising above turquoise water — kayak and freedive paradise.
Ngardmau Waterfall (natural) — Palau's tallest waterfall (37 m) plunging through a jungle canopy on Babeldaob Island — reached by a 4 km forest trek.
Ulong Channel (natural) — Drift dive through a pristine coral garden channel with sea turtles, whitetips, and blizzards of anthias fish.
Belau National Museum (landmark) — Palauan heritage museum — hand-carved storyboards (bai), traditional money, and the history of the Pacific War.
Koror (city) — Palau's commercial hub — colourful waterfront, floating vegetable markets, and the jumping-off point for all diving.
WWII Ghost Fleet Wrecks (landmark) — Over 60 sunken Japanese ships, planes, and submarines from the 1944 Operation Desecrate — incredible wreck diving museum.
German Channel Dive (natural) — Manta ray cleaning station — up to 20 reef mantas hovering motionless over the sandy channel floor to be cleaned by wrasse.
Babeldaob Island (natural) — Main island of Palau — ancient stone monoliths at Badrulchau, terraced hillside agriculture, and lush forested interior.