Koror
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At a glance
- Country
- Palau
- Region
- Koror State
- Population
- 11,000
- Best time to go
- November to April
- Main airport
- Palau International (ROR)
- Coordinates
- 7.34°N, 134.48°E
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Overview
Koror is Palau's largest town and its former capital, spread across a cluster of islands linked by causeways and bridges. It is home to most of the country's people, hotels and restaurants.
For visitors, it is the launch pad for some of the finest diving and snorkelling in the world. Boats leave each morning for the Rock Islands, a UNESCO-listed maze of jungle-topped limestone islets in a turquoise lagoon. On arrival, visitors sign the Palau Pledge to protect the islands.
Things to see
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Photo: Abasaa, Public domain Belau National Museum
The country's oldest museum tells the story of Palauan culture, with a traditional bai meeting house in the grounds.
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Photo: LuxTonnerre, CC BY 2.0 Etpison Museum
A small, well-curated museum of Palauan history, money and crafts.
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Photo: Abasaa, Public domain Palau Aquarium
Part of the coral reef research centre, showcasing the reefs and marine life around the islands.
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Photo: Randyqs at English Wikipedia, Public domain Japan–Palau Friendship Bridge
The bridge linking Koror to Babeldaob, best seen at sunset from the shore.
Things to do
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Photo: Luka Peternel, CC BY-SA 4.0 Rock Islands boat trip
Snorkel coral gardens, picnic on white beaches and swim in the milky turquoise lagoon.
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Photo: LuxTonnerre, CC BY 2.0 Dive Blue Corner
A famous wall dive where sharks, turtles and huge schools of fish gather in the current.
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Photo: Lukas from Munich, Germany, CC BY 2.0 Jellyfish Lake
A marine lake in the Rock Islands where you can snorkel among golden, stingless jellyfish.
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Photo: Shufu Liu / Office of the President (中華民國總統府), CC BY 2.0 Kayak the Southern Lagoon
Paddle among the islands and caves with a guide, seeing the lagoon at your own pace.
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Where to stay
Downtown Koror
Practical, with restaurants, shops and dive shops on the main street.
Hotels in Downtown KororMalakal
Close to the harbour and the dive boats, with a quieter feel.
Hotels in MalakalArakabesang
Resort hotels on a quiet island with beaches and sunset views.
Hotels in Arakabesang
Getting around
Taxis are the easiest way to get around town. Dive and tour operators collect guests from their hotels.
The airport is on Babeldaob, around 20 to 30 minutes from Koror by taxi or hotel shuttle.
When to go
November to April is the drier season, with calmer seas. Palau is warm all year, and diving is good in every season, though June to October brings more rain.
Plan your trip to Koror
Guide last checked October 2026. Opening times and prices change, so check before you go.