The capital of Palawan Province and a tourist destination recognized as one of the cleanest and greenest cities in the Philippines. Puerto Princesa, and Palawan more generally, is famous for its natural beauty and white, sandy beaches. Although the city is technically the 2nd largest in the country in terms of land area, most of the population lives in the peninsula on which Puerto Princesa International Airport stands.
Things to Do
A bay on the east side of Palawan near Puerto Princesa containing several small islands, the most popular of which is Dos Palmas Island (the only island to have overnight accommodation). Other islands include Padan… Read More
The Palawan Museum was created in 1991 with a vision of serving as a center and repository of relics and artifacts in Palawan. It was formerly a station for researchers before being turned into a… Read More
Google Maps // Monday-Saturday: 9am to 12pm & 1:30pm to 5pm. Closed on Sundays // P20 for adults, P10 for students
Crocodile farm which protects and preserves endangered species and other animals
Google Maps // Monday-Friday: 9am to 12pm & 1pm to 5pm; Saturdays: 1pm to 5pm. Closed on Sundays // P35
The longest navigable underground river in the world
The Tubbataha Reef Natural Park is a UNESCO World Heritage Site which supports over 350 species of coral and almost 500 species of fish. It encompasses almost 100,000 hectares of Marine Protected Area and is… Read More
Tours of the limestone caves of Ugong Rock in Puerto Princesa which ends with a impressive views of the surrounding countryside and a 300-meter zip-line adventure. The rock is about 22 meters high and the… Read More
Google Maps // 8am to 4pm // Cave tour is P250; an additional P200 for the zip-line.
