Exploring Puerto Princesa

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Apr 1, 2014
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Is Puerto Princesa a part of your travel bucket list? If not, then it’s certainly the time you consider and start looking for  affordable tour packages that can travel you around the Philippines   particularly in the much-talked about Palawan.


Puerto Princesa is amongst the largest city in the Philippines which equates to a lot of places worth a visit. Here’s a quick list of spots you can enjoy in Puerto Princesa.


Underground River

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The famous Puerto Princesa Subterranean River National Park is recognized as UNESCO World Heritage Site and is now a part of world’s New Seven Wonders of Nature because of its exquisite stalagmite and stalactite - limestone formation. It is also the longest navigable underground river in the world.


Aside from cruises, local government is developing diverse choices of activities, improvement of mode of transportation and amenities to better serve and keep the tourists satisfied.


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Palawan is home to hidden and affordable white beaches. Since it’s less commercialized, you can expect more space for privacy and intimate sunset experience.


So, if you’re after a relaxing vacation, its ideal to visit any of the white beaches here in Puerto Princesa like Honday Bay, Nagtabon Beach, Napsan Beach, El Nido and Dos Palmas Beach resort to name a few.


Palawan Wildlife Rescue and Conservation Center

Crocodile Park


Also known as Crocodile Farm and Nature Park, this is a sanctuary to Philippine Crocodile which is currently on the endangered species list. Aside from crocodiles, this conservation center also takes care of  other endemic species  like ostriches and the Palawan bearcat.

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Butterfly Garden


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It is a small garden -- a haven for different species of butterflies and some dragonflies. It is filled with lots of plants and flowers to satisfy the need of every butterfly - for relaxation, enjoyment and reproduction.


Furthermore, you can also indulge with exotic dishes like tamilok (shipworm) and crocodile meat, and various seafood dishes while you’re exploring the city.


A lot in store awaits everyone in Puerto Princesa, Palawan.With summer days and holidays inviting you to famous destinations and encouraging you to discover new sights, this Philippine wonder deserves a spot in your list of adventures.  A weekend or even a full week vacation will never be enough to discover the magnificent sights and places, and everything else in “The City in a Forest”.


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