The Cuyo Fort was built in 1680 to protect Cuyonons from Moro raiders. The most impressive structure on Cuyo Island is the 17th century Cuyo Fort lording over Cuyo town, the oldest colonial settlement and second capital of Palawan province after Taytay from 1873 to 1903.
What can be found in Cuyo Islands in Palawan?
Around its islets are rich fishing grounds. It is estimated that of about P200,000.00 worth of fish caught annually in Palawan, 50% comes from the waters around Cuyo Islands. Cultural Heritage In 1773, the unofficial population of Cuyo was 2,846 out of a total of 10,760 in the entire province of Paragua.
What is Cuyo legend?
According to legends, Cuyo was first occupied by chief Matu-od, a brave Malay who landed at Tabunan, Suba on big bancas called sakayan. Cuyo is the oldest town in Palawan with a culture of its own which has been preserved all these 350 years; and a dialect spoken by 43% of the estimated 300,000 Palaweños.
How do you get into Cuyo?
The common mode of transport going in and out of Cuyo is by ferry. There are two major ferry companies serving Puerto Princesa Cuyo Iloilo (and vice versa) routes Montenegro Shipping Lines and Milagrosa Shipping Lines.
What is Cuyo known for?
Cuyo is the oldest town in Palawan which has a culture of its own and was preserved for more than 350 years. Dominating the town centre is Cuyo's 1860 church, convent, and fort built by the Spanish and finished in 1680. Nearby stands a schoolhouse, and a monument of national hero Jose Rizal.