Have you visited in Palawan? If not, when you’re visiting this place, the best first stop would be its capital city, Puerto Princesa. The city has tons to offer to visitors, most of which are numerous white sand beaches and natural wonders that are unique to the area. If you plan to travel in the Philippines, this should definitely be on your list of places to see and explore.
To get the most out of your trip in Palawan, make sure to plan a Palawan island tour. These things could be availed with most travel packages to the islands or you can also make your own itinerary, according to your preferences, budget, or time allowance. In any case, it would be best to know which the top places to see while in Puerto Princesa are. So, to help you with this, here’s a short list of the top five stops that you should include in your travel in Palawan.
1. Puerto Princesa Subterranean River National Park - The Puerto Princesa Subterranean River National Park is where the Underground River tour takes place. This activity will take you through an 8.2 kilometer underground river, which is reputed to be the longest navigable of its sort and is even believed to be the most beautiful in the world. Aside from the underground river, this tour will also allow you to see some wildlife and do some bird watching.
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2. Firefly Tour - The Firefly Tour is a very unique activity that is offered in Puerto Princesa, Palawan. It is basically an opportunity to watch fireflies glow for 45 minutes under the starlit sky, amongst the mangroves. As fireflies tend to be rare nowadays, this chance to see them sparkle is truly a great experience.
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3. Town Plaza Complex - If you want to see more of Puerto Princesa aside from its beaches and natural wonders, its town plaza complex is a great place to start. It is quite a historic site and offers a number of things to see like the beautiful Immaculate Conception Cathedral and Plaza Cuartel.
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4. Honda Bay - Located a few minutes out of the city proper, the Honda Bay is basically a series of islets with stunning beaches. There are dozens of white sand beaches to choose from where you can actually take a swim, dive, snorkel, or just hang out by the shore. A trip through Honda Bay is actually the best form of Palawan island tour that you can easily get.
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5. Irawan Crocodile Farm and Nature Park - A conservation project by the local government, the Irawan Crocodile Farm and Nature Park features crocodiles that are being bred in captivity. Here, you can find crocodiles in every stage of their development.
These are just some suggestions that you can include in your plan when you travel in Palawan. Tons more can be explored while in the beautiful city of Puerto Princesa.
I will definitely include those places when I visit Palawan this coming summer! ~ Katherine @ Palawan Resorts
ReplyDeletewe have always planned to visit palawan especially now that there are so many cheap packages being offered for the tour, but we had to postpone it since my wife got pregnant with our third child...maybe next near Godwilling..Yahweh bless
ReplyDeleteCoron, Puerto Princesa are great. But what I love most in Palawan is El Nido. Palawan is paradise. Great for nature lovers! Ill include your list on my next visit :)
ReplyDeleteNature's best, Ph's best.. definitely Palawan.
ReplyDeleteI'm heading over to El Nido with a few friends next week so seeing your pictures make me even more excited. Honda Bay and taking a tour around the city is part of the itinerary. Sadly, we won't have time to visit the Underground River. Oh well, there is always a next time.
ReplyDeleteUnderground river would also top my list of places to visit in Puerto Princesa.
ReplyDeleteSo many places to visit and one of these is PALAWAN.
ReplyDeleteTop 5 stops that you should include in your travel in Puerto Princesa Palawan would be a better Title IMO. Still, I'll add them in my list to go to when I'm in PP. ^_^
ReplyDeleteHahaha Town Plaza lang nadaan ko sa list. More reason to go back to Palawan!
ReplyDeleteWill definitely try a package tour and include the list that you recommended if we ever visit Palawan next year.
ReplyDeleteI've been there last year except for the firefly tour because it rained very hard when we were supposed to have that tour =(
ReplyDeletePuerto Princesa is really beautiful.
hopefully next year.. that's 5 and i'm sure there's a lot more :)
ReplyDeletePuerto Princesa pa lang ito,. You still have to see Coron, El Nido, Brooke's Point,and Narra. Hayz, ganda talaga ng Palawan.
ReplyDeleteI have never been to Palawan. These are really places not to miss when in Palawan
ReplyDeleteI love Puerto Princesa and Palawan in general. I've done everything in the list except Honday Bay and Firefly tour. Reasons for me to come back I guess. :)
ReplyDeleteI'm actually surprised that our tour guides didn't bring us or even recommend #s 2-3. I would've loved seeing the fireflies come to life!
ReplyDeleteYes, I'll like this post since we are going to puert princessa this coming saturday. I know it's a peak season but we already have a reservation so - go go go, and I recommend this post too. :)
ReplyDeleteI will surely visit those places when I go to Palawan with my family when the school ends this March.
ReplyDeleteWow! Your post is just right on time for me, I was just checking information of where to go in Puerto Princesa because I will bring my parents there on November 22. Do you have any place to stay that you can recommend us? Thank you!
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