Hidden gems in Koror

Hidden Wonders of Palau

Palau’s Rock Islands house a network of isolated marine lakes and limestone caverns shaped over millennia. This collection features Jellyfish Lake and Clear Lake on Eil Malk island, where millions of golden jellyfish migrate daily through stratified waters. Chandelier Cave offers five interconnected chambers filled with crystalline stalactites, while the WWII Pier provides a glimpse into the region's military history. These sites showcase the archipelago’s unique biodiversity and geological formations, including secluded spots like Skylight and Tarzan caves.

Hidden Wonders of Palau — Map

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Jellyfish Lake

Jellyfish Lake is a marine lake located on Eil Malk island in Palau. Eil Malk is part of the Rock Islands, a group of small, rocky, mostly…

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Clear Lake

Clear Lake is a marine lake located on Eil Malk island in Palau. Eil Malk is part of the Rock Islands, a group of small, rocky, mostly…

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Chandelier Cave

A system of five interconnected limestone chambers filled with crystalline stalactites and stalagmites. Divers can surface in several air pockets within the cave to observe the geological formations above the water line.

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WWII Pier 朝鮮特別作業隊第一中隊四分隊

Historical remains of a pier used during World War II. The site is associated with the Korean Special Working Unit's 1st Company, 4th Squad, reflecting the Japanese military presence in Palau during the conflict.

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Skylight cave

A limestone cave in the Rock Islands characterized by natural openings in the ceiling that allow sunlight to illuminate the interior.

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Tarzan cave

A natural limestone cave formation located within the Rock Islands archipelago.

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Tketau Lake / Metukercheuas Uet

Also known as Metukercheuas Uet, this marine lake on Eil Malk island is part of the Rock Islands' network of isolated saltwater bodies featuring a unique ecosystem.

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