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Whale sharks, Donsol, Philippines Whale sharks Philippines Remove
In October29°C28 rainy days
Flying time14h 25mfrom Los Angeles
Ideal stay3–4 nights
Best forAdventure seekers · Divers & snorkellers · Wildlife & nature
The feel of itLow-key, wild, gloriously unpredictable
Where people stayDonsol beach road (Dancalan)or Donsol town centre
Getting aroundManageable without a car
Money and languagePHPFilipino and English
AccommodationVery cheap

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