Crystal Paradise Resort, Spa & Winery
Palawan, Philippines

History of Crystal Paradise Resort, Spa and Winery

Dr. Maricel Paz happened upon what would become Crystal Paradise Resort, Spa and Winery in 1997 while on a medical mission to Narra in Southern Palawan. She was deeply impressed with the simple, natural, pristine beauty of Palawan and fell in love with a special spot by the ocean: A 12-hectare coconut grove, blessed with good water, tropical fruits and sandy beaches.

Crystal Paradise Resort Spa and Winery was born, as both a getaway place to relax and unwind amidst unspoiled natural beauty, and a place to experience the history and culture of the Philippines.

Across from the Crystal Paradise Cove are the different Palawan islands to explore. Arena Island (turtle sanctuary), and Rasa Island (bird sanctuary), are just a few places that offer island-hopping adventures.

Further east are the Tubbataha Reefs, beautiful twin atoll reefs that rate among the world's finest scuba destinations. Upland, towards Victoria Peak, visitors can trek up the famous Estrella Falls, a 38-tierred cascading tropical waterfall, for an exhilarating jungle eco-adventure.

A few aboriginal tribes, such as the Tagbanua up in Victoria Peak and the Tau't Bato in Rizal, still inhabit the highlands, living much as they did thousands of years ago. Nearby are the last virgin forests in the Philippines, as well as the Tabon Caves, site of the earliest known human habitation in Southeast Asia.

Palawan was a thriving hub of trade thousands of years ago. Early pottery, and Chinese porcelain are still found in the area, and many ancient artifacts can be seen at the Museum of Quezon and the Museum of Palawan in Puerto Princesa, as well as the National Museum of the Filipino People in Luneta, Manila.

Two kilometers from Crystal Paradise Resort, Spa and Winery is the town of Narra, the rice granary of Palawan. Traditionally, this area produced kaingin rice wine. Abundant local fruits and fresh water led Maricel to build a winery at the resort called Crystal Paradise Winery, producing tropical wines from mango, pineapple, banana, papaya, guava, cashew and many more. A must to experience for everyone is the fresh “tuba,” a naturally fermented coconut wine.

This Palawan resort and hotel is blessed with artesian wells. The underground mineral water is purified and filtered for winemaking, and also bottled with the label Crystal Paradise Purified Mineral Water to provide safe and delicious drinking water to hospitals, restaurants, resorts, and hotels on the island.

Crystal Paradise Resort Spa and Winery, designed by architect Bess Uybarretta, offers modern air-conditioned luxury with a Filipino flare furnished with a blend of bamboo, rattan, reeds, and other tropical woods, and accented with design elements of metal, shell, wood, stone, and leather.

The ambiance is non-pretentious and down to earth. You will feel natural in your bare feet as you relax by the Taklobo Pavilion, Pawikan Aqua Bar, Amihan Pool Villas, Seaview Villas, Katala Lodges, and the cabanas.

The Palawan Spa provides soothing mineral, herbal, or coconut milk baths, facial and body scrub therapies made from concoctions of local avocado, mango and papaya masks, and several massage therapies such as Swedish, Shiatsu, Reflexology and the Esalon massage.

We use nothing but our very own local natural herbs, teas, and virgin coconut massage oils produced from our coconut grove. A new non-chlorinated technology provides a medicinal effect on the mineral baths and in the swimming pool. This is the place for cleansing not only your body, but your soul.

Our favorite motto is "We do it natural" here at Crystal Paradise Resort, Spa & Winery. Where else could you experience such relaxing pleasure, taste the freshest fish and seafood, swim with sea turtles, sea horses, dolphins, dugongs, and walk in nature among colorful birds? Through the years, our resort has evolved to offer Palawan vacation care with our S.P.A. (Southern Palawan Adventure) Holiday packages.

The luxury of comfort is made available here at Crystal Paradise Resort, Spa and Winery. We are the only resort in Palawan that has pool villa amenities, complete with an infinity pool, heated Jacuzzi, private garden, cable TV, king-size canopy bed. The Amihan Pool Villas are ideal for the VIP and Honeymoon packages with the optional personalized butler service.

Come and taste our tropical wines, and bask in the warm sun and sea breeze, hear the gentle smooth, breaking waters. We invite you to stay, experience, and feel the relaxing moments you can find only here at the Crystal Paradise Resort, Spa and Winery in Palawan. Experience the magic of our dream resort through our S.P.A. Holiday!

Welcome and Mabuhay!

Maricel Paz and Crystal Paz
Crystal Paradise Resort, Spa & Winery
#255 Crystal Paradise Bldg. Rizal Avenue,
Puerto Princesa City,
Palawan 5300

Tel No.: (02) 896.2294 / (02) 710.2865 / (+6348) 725.5372
Telefax No.: (+6348) 434.59.01
Mobile No.: (+63) 928.540.5028 / (+63) 908.8884.351
E-mail Address: crystalinfo335@yahoo.com / crystaloffice335@yahoo.com