Things to Do in Koror

Covered market selling fresh local produce, fish, betel nut, and household goods. Great for people-watching and sampling cheap snacks like taro chips.

🕐 Daily 6am-6pm, busiest Sat 6am-12pm

💡 Best on Saturday mornings when farmers arrive from Babeldaob. Bring small cash; no card. Try the fried banana fritters from the stall near the entrance.

Public beach park with shaded pavilions, calm swimming, and a small mangrove boardwalk. Picnic tables and basic toilets. No sandflies.

🕐 Open 24 hours, but best 8am-5pm

💡 Go at low tide for clear water. Bring your own food and sunscreen—no shops nearby. Watch kids on the reef edge. Free entry, parking is tight.

Imposing domed Capitol complex on Ngerulmud hill. Check the exterior free; inside by appointment. Views over the lagoon and surrounding islands.

🕐 Grounds open daily 6am-6pm; interior by prior arrangement

💡 Visit early morning for the best light and fewer crowds. No security check, but act respectfully. Combine with a walk down to the coast.

Oldest museum in Micronesia, housed in a traditional bai meeting house replica. Exhibits on Palauan history, navigation, and WWII artifacts.

🕐 Mon-Fri 9am-5pm, Sat 9am-12pm

💡 Entry is $7 for adults, free on Fridays after 4pm. Allow 1 hour, and skip the overpriced gift shop.

Small private museum with a focused collection on Palauan money, shell artifacts, and Japanese occupation relics. Well-curated and rarely busy.

🕐 Mon-Sat 9am-5pm

💡 Entry is $10, but worth it for the detailed audio guide included. Allow 45 minutes. Look for the rare Palauan stone money on display.