5 Things To Do in Puerto Princesa, Palawan
After several months of planning, we’ve finally visited one of the seven wonders of nature – the Puerto Princesa Underground River. Situated at the heart of Puerto Princesa City, Palawan, this true haven beauty of nature is also known as the Puerto Princesa Subterranean River National Park. (Oh diba, parang si Kuya Kim lang. Haha).
As part of our birthday celebration, EJ (my travel buddy) and I booked our trip last August 2-4, 2014 via Cebu Pacific. Since I am an advocate of tourism and environment protection (di lang talaga halata), I decided to discover this place.
1. Immerse yourself with the beauty of nature
Puerto Princesa City is one of the greenest and cleanest cities in the Philippines. With the perfect landscape and biodiversity of the Puerto Princesa Subterranean River National Park, no wonder why this place is listed in the 7 Wonders of Nature and one of the UNESCO Heritage Site.
The tour guide in the boat also added excitement as they explain and
give funny comments with the rock formations inside the cave. Very
Filipino! :)
2. Taste the unusual Filipino cuisines
Our travel won’t be complete without the food! Hahaha! We explored different restaurants and tried various cuisines! Here are the must-visit food places in Puerto Princesa:
Our travel won’t be complete without the food! Hahaha! We explored different restaurants and tried various cuisines! Here are the must-visit food places in Puerto Princesa:
Kinabuch
369, Rizal Avenue, Puerto Princesa, Palawan
Operating Hours: 5:00 pm – 3:00 am
No need for reservation
Price Range: P100 - P300 per person
Ugong Restaurant
Rizal Avenue, Puerto Princesa City, Palawan
No need for reservation
Price Range: P150 - P400 per person
Kalui Restaurant
369, Rizal Avenue, Puerto Princesa, Palawan
Call them for reservation (048) 433 2580
Price Range: P300 - P500 per person
Baker’s Hill
Puerto Princesa, Palawan
(048) 433 4314
Price Range: P25.00 -P300.00
Puerto Princesa, Palawan
(048) 433 4314
Price Range: P25.00 -P300.00
3. Discover the local arts and culture of the city
To match our nature trip, we decided to stay at Casa Fuerte Bed and Breakfast. The place is good and you can feel the modern Filipino inspired layout and interiors. They also have a complimentary breakfast and free massage at Nuat Thai Palawan after your jam-pack schedule.
As part of our package is the City Tour. We went to Baker’s Hill, Crocodile Farm, Plaza Cuartel, Binuatan Creations and Mitra’s Ranch.
4. Explore the city by your own
During our free time, we explored the town and discovered different places. If you plan to visit Puerto Princesa, the major transportation is tricycle but there are jeepneys with regular route.
The Promdi Boy Tip: Ask the driver first before you ride the tricycle. Sometimes, they will charge you more than the normal rate especially when they know you’re a tourist.
Since its Sunday, we ask the driver to bring us to the nearest church and we found the Immaculate Concepcion Cathedral.
During our free time, we explored the town and discovered different places. If you plan to visit Puerto Princesa, the major transportation is tricycle but there are jeepneys with regular route.
The Promdi Boy Tip: Ask the driver first before you ride the tricycle. Sometimes, they will charge you more than the normal rate especially when they know you’re a tourist.
Since its Sunday, we ask the driver to bring us to the nearest church and we found the Immaculate Concepcion Cathedral.
After the the mass, we went to a bar named, Tiki Bar. We were intrigued with its name and we found out that the name is from the Tagalog word of male and female genital area. Hahaha. Very pinoy!
5. Bring home some Palawan goodies
To complete your Puerto Princesa adventure, don’t forget to bring home some Palawan goodies and souvenir items. When we asked the locals of their famous “pasalubong” they always say that we must try their Cashew Nuts. The cheapest Palawan goodies can be found at Tiangge Tiangge Pasalubong and Souvenir Center.
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If you’re planning to go to Puerto Princesa, Palawan, never miss these 5 things:
1. Immerse yourself with the beauty of nature
2. Taste the unusual Filipino cuisines
3. Discover the local arts and culture of the city
4. Explore the city by your own
5. Bring home some Palawan goodies
See you again in our next trip! :)
1. Immerse yourself with the beauty of nature
2. Taste the unusual Filipino cuisines
3. Discover the local arts and culture of the city
4. Explore the city by your own
5. Bring home some Palawan goodies
See you again in our next trip! :)
Palawan has been on my "Must Travel" list for a while now and this just made me even more excited about it! Thanks for your concise post of Puerto Princesca! :)
ReplyDeleteWanna see this for myself in the near future :)
ReplyDeleteTamilok?
ReplyDeleteAhhhhhhhhhhh Palawan. ��
ReplyDeleteYeah how about the tamilok? lol :D We also stayed at Casa Fuerte when we went to Puerto Princesa, the place is really nice and higly recommended. :)
ReplyDeleteYou did really explore a lot :) The blueberry cheesecakes looks good :) I've been to Palawan twice but never visited the underground river but it is on the list. Thanks for sharing!
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Nice place!
ReplyDeleteOh good thing you visit my hometown, more to explore pag andun ako, ako mismo mag iikot sa inyo. @evo- www.shutterbugmom.com
ReplyDeleteHAHA Sige, We're planning to go back this year :) Sa Coron naman!
Deletehope someday I can visit Puerto Prinsesa, I want to see the underground river, thanks for sharing this fantastic place in your blog.
ReplyDeleteNever been into Puerto Prinsesa but I heard a lot about this place. It's also a popular "must see" places in PH here in Kuwait for the foreigners. The cuisine you've posted looks yummy plus and blueberry cheesecakes! Cheers to this post!
ReplyDeleteYour photos reminded me of someone. Ugh... Haha! Anyway, this is a place I want to visit but every time I plan my tour here, it falls on the typhoon days. So frustrating!
ReplyDeleteHAHA You should book it now! Maraming discounted airfare ngayon!
DeleteThose cakes from Baker's Hill look really delicious :) Thanks for the informative post ^^ I hope we could be able to visit Puerto Princesa soon ^^
ReplyDeleteYes Yvonne! It's a must visit place! :) Looking forward sa iyong blogpost :)
DeleteSuperb getaway adventure hahaha Palawan is first my list as soon I am ready to travel.
ReplyDeleteNice photos
ReplyDeletebeautiful places...
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