6 Things You Need to Know About Puerto Princesa

Subterranean River National Park, a UNESCO World Heritage Site, attracts many visitors to Puerto Princesa, though it's a good 2-hour-long drive northeast of the city. The city and its immediate surroundings offer a good range of pleasant options for things to see and do.

Honda Bay provides a range of thrilling leisure activities, from island-hopping to snorkelling. You'll be surrounded by a variety of fascinating species at the Butterfly Garden, while the Palawan Wildlife Rescue and Conservation Centre introduces you to local fauna. Our Lady of Immaculate Conception is a notable religious edifice in the old town centre and makes for a worthwhile bit of sightseeing.

Getting to Puerto Princesa by plane is the easiest way to arrive in the capital city of Palawan Province. As its name implies, Puerto Princesa International Airport is not only served from Manila and most major cities in the Philippines, but also several cities abroad.

Puerto Princesa has a ferry terminal from which you can travel to and from Manila and Coron, as well as other destinations throughout the island country.

Puerto Princesa and the neighbouring beaches are well developed for tourism, featuring excellent accommodation choices ranked from 2- to 5-star brands. Travellers can find a hotel here to suit their budget. Whether you'e looking for a cheap bungalow on the beach, a villa on the hillside, or a modern suite in the city centre, Puerto Princesa has it covered. Read more...