The best tourist attractions in Puerto Princesa, Palawan
If you’ve only known Puerto Princesa for their reefs and underwater caves, you’re missing out on a lot. This coastal city on Palawan actually is dotted with many scenic attractions and exciting activities visitors can enjoy. From appreciating culture through their famous Cathedral to swimming in clear, pristine waters, you won’t run out of things to do in this highly-acclaimed tourist destination.
Read on to see what you can enjoy while you’re visiting Puerto Princesa!
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1. Go Boating at the Puerto Princesa Underground River (UNESCO World Heritage Site)
Ride a boat and journey through the 8.2-kilometer-long Puerto Princesa Underground River and be bewitched by its natural wonders. There’s a reason why this attraction is a UNESCO World Heritage Site, and one boat ride will show you why. In the time you pass through the cave, you will be astonished with the natural cave formations and as well as the fish, swallows, crabs, and underwater snakes who call this place their home.
In this package, you’ll get to visit the Puerto Princesa Underground River National Park, explore the Sabang Jungle on an ATV, and enjoy a delicious lunch at Sheridan Beach Resort. The package also includes an English-speaking guide or audio guide, roundtrip transfers to and from your hotel, and all the necessary entrance fees and safety gear.
2. Go on an adventure in Sabang Jungle
After cruising through the Puerto Princesa Underground River, hop on an ATV and set off on an off-road adventure in the lush Sabang Jungle! During this thrilling ride, you’ll pass through mangroves and lush green jungles. However, if you’d like, you can also opt for the birds eve view and consider a zipline adventure overhead the jungle and waters instead!
3. Visit the Palawan Tribal Village and Butterfly Farm
They say that the best way to experience a new place is to understand its culture. At the Palawan Tribal Village, you’ll get to know more about the Palaw’an tribe and get to see firsthand their hunting tools, instruments, and their way of life. After your cultural escapade, you can appreciate the beauty of the different butterfly breeds at the Butterfly Farm for an even more enriching experience.
4. Chase waterfalls in Puerto Princesa City
Dip in the cool waters of Bacungan Falls’ natural pools, a newly-discovered waterfall just an hour from Puerto Princesa City. Enjoy a nice trek through the lowland forests on your way to this hidden gem. A rewarding sight of cascading waterfalls from the mountains await at the end of the trek perfect to destress and recharge.
Bonus: It also serves as the perfect backdrop for your selfies and vacation photos!
5. Watch Fireflies after dark in Puerto Princesa
Witness one of mother nature’s greatest light shows as tens of thousands of fireflies converge and light up the mangroves of the Nagas Guipi River at night! Cruise along the river on a paddle boat as the fireflies glowing in unison light your way. Don’t miss the chance to see the fireflies in action when you’re in Palawan and book a Firefly Watching package for only P1,100! The package includes a paddle boat tour, buffet dinner, and hotel pick up and drop off.
6. Discover a New Ecotourism Site at the Hundred Caves
One of Palawan’s hidden gems, Hundred Caves, is a new eco-tourism site 80 meters above sea that’s perfect for spelunkers. Explore this untouched beauty and be mesmerized by its gorgeous sculpted rock formations and mineral deposits that sparkle in the dark. Walk through the cave tunnels that will transport you to another dimension and discover a complex cave ecosystem thriving in the dark.
Do a bit of spelunking in this hidden gem for only P3,300! This day tour includes stops at the Hundred Caves, Sheridan Beach Resort, and Sheridan Organic Farm. A rewarding lunch at Sheridan beach resorts will also await you after your adventure.
7. Experience a blast from the past in Tabon Cave
Set foot in the historic Tabon Cave, hailed as the “Cradle of Civilization'', and explore the origins of the Taong Tabon—one of the earliest documented human remains in history. Travel back in time as you marvel at archaeological finds like skull caps that date back thousands of years ago and the Manunggul Jar, which is considered to be a national treasure. This 138-hectare site reservation is filled with caves and stunning limestone formations for you to explore and snap postcard photos to share with your friends!
8. Island-hop through Honda Bay
Get your fill of vitamin sea while hopping from one island to another in the beautiful Honda Bay! Explore the three islands: Luli, Cowrie, and Starfish and revel in the unique scenery each one has to offer.
Tourists can take a walk along the sandbar of Luli Island, hop to Cowrie Island for lunch and enjoy some fun water activities! End the day at Starfish Island—named after the starfishes that litter its sandy shores - for a unique experience with nature . Don’t forget to apply your sunscreen because it’s going to be a long but fun-filled day under the sun!
Experience the beaches and other sea spectacles of Honda Bay when you book an Island Hopping Tour for only P1,500! The island-hopping itinerary includes access and transportation to the three islands, plus lunch to fuel you along the way.
9. Visit the Roman Catholic Immaculate Conception Cathedral
Take a quick pause from your adventure-filled itinerary and visit the Immaculate Conception Cathedral that offers a peaceful respite to locals and tourists. Reflect and reconnect with yourself on a spiritual level under the cathedral’s high ceilings and cavernous interiors. Its main centerpiece is the intricate grand altar that houses a centuries-old statue of the Immaculate Conception Cathedral.
10. Visit Baker’s Hill
For all your pasalubong needs, Baker’s Hill is the place to go. Actually perched on top of a hill, Baker’s Hill not only offers bread and pastries, but mouthwatering local delicacies can be found here as well.
Take a bite of Palawan’s yummiest offerings and bring some home for your family and friends! The entire place also has a lot of photo-worthy spots so feel free to take a few snaps for the ‘gram.
