Explore Palawan

Underground River

Declared in 1999 as a Natural World Heritage Site by the UNESCO, the rivers’ main attraction is the 8.2 km. Underground River reputed to be the worlds longest that winds through spectacular cave before emptying into the South China Sea. At the mouth of the cave, a clear lagoon is framed by ancient trees growing right to the water’s edge.

Monkeys, large monitor lizards and squirrel find their niche on the forest near the cave.
Nature trippers will find unmatched delight in theirr hike through the Monkey Trail, a series wooden steps going deep into the forest. Bird watchers will also find unmatched delight as the park nurtures endemic birds in Palawan.

The park may be reached through a two-hour ride from the city proper. A twenty minute’s ride from Sabang takes visitors directly to the underground river ranger station, where outrigger boats await cave explorers.

Honda Bay

Just 30 minutes north of city proper, it can be reached by hired motor boat at Sta. Lourdes wharf. Dive sites abound here as the entire area is close to the surface down to 24 meters. Many islands have shallow reefs, good beaches, characterized as gradually sloping. It is perfect site for island hopping and other related activities like swimming, snorkeling, fishing and scuba diving.

Estrella Falls

A natural series of water falls of cool, clear water at the foot of the mountain. Ideal place for swimming and leisure walk on the outskirts of the forest.

Dolphins are very magical creatures, especially in the wild, and they are very well-known for their acrobatic displays. Watch the dolphins in person, and make your vacation in Palawan, an unforgettable one.

Firefly watching is one of the exciting experiences you’d surely enjoy when in Puerto Princesa city. It is the one adventure that allows you to get closer to nature and watch flickering creatures in the absence of the sun while breathing the freshest air. It will be unforgettable.

Coron Island Palawan is a wedge-shaped limestone island, with few of its coastal areas being covered by mangrove forests. It has seven lakes, famous of which is the nationally-acclaimed cleanest lake in the Philippines, the Kayangan Lake. It also has a number of islands with white beaches and clear blue waters perfect for snorkeling, deepsea fishing and shipwreck diving. 

El Nido is composed of 45 islands and islets, each with its own unique features. Most of the islands have pockets and coves of fine white sand beaches, perfect for sunbathing and picnic lunches. Within some of the islands are ancient caves with fascinating dripstone formations. In other islands, limestone walls open up to lagoons. Weathering and erosion created and continue to shape these interesting geological formations.

     The City of Puerto Princesa in Palawan, Philippines is located 306 nautical miles southwest of Manila, 205 nautical miles from Panay and about 250 nautical miles from Zamboanga. It is bounded on the North by the Municipality of San Vicente and Roxas and on the South by the Municipality of Aborlan. Its western side faces the South China Sea while in its eastern coast lays the Sulu Sea.