Puerto Princesa offers many attractions of interest to tourists. Capital of the province of Palawan, Puerto Princesa is an open and quiet city, ideal to meet and spend a few days in it.
Puerto Princesa

Puerto Princesa in Palawan (Philippines)
Puerto Princesa
Puerto Princesa guide
What to do in Puerto Princesa
Like the rest of the island of Palawan, Puerto Princesa is surrounded by islands of incredible beauty, bathed by turquoise waters full of life and an environment of high natural value. The main attractions of Puerto Princesa would be:
NAVIGATING THE UNDERGROUND RIVER
Located in the nearby town of Sabang, the Subterranean River Natural Park is undoubtedly the main tourist attraction in Puerto Princesa. Recognized as a World Heritage Site by Unesco in 1999 and proposed as one of the 7 Wonders of the World in 2012, its navigable underground part is considered one of the longest in the world. Once at the park entrance and after waiting for the turn to enter the cave that gives access to the river, a canoe ride of about 45 minutes begins. Inside the river, the game of galleries, with stalactites and stalagmites is honestly something worth seeing.
To be able to go you must do it through some of the numerous tour agencies that are in the city. The park does not admit tickets for the same day, so it is not possible to go free.
ISLAND HOPPING AT HONDA BAY
Another very popular activity in Puerto Princesa is to do a day trip or Island Hopping through Honda Bay. Honda Bay is famous for the islets and white sand beaches that make it up which include Starfish Island, Luli Island and Cowrie Island. These tours allow you to get to know the islands with enough time.
TOUR LUCIÉRNAGAS BY THE IWAHIG RIVER
The area of the Iwahig River and the mangroves that surround it is the perfect place to enjoy a tour or Ihawig Firefly Watching at night to see the colorful fireflies that live in the area. If the day is perfect, you can enjoy hundreds of fireflies in the nearly 40 minutes of the tour.
ENJOY THE BEST MARISCO IN THE NIGHT MARKET
Puerto Princesa is famous for being one of the best places to eat fresh seafood. The best thing to do is visit the famous Night Market or Baywalk Night Market at night. The seafood is sold fresh and cooked in the same market. Although it is visited by tourists, it still maintains its local atmosphere.
Climate in Puerto Princesa
In Puerto Princesa, the wet season is overcast, the dry season is windy and mostly cloudy, and it is hot and oppressive year round. Over the course of the year, the temperature typically varies from 76°F to 90°F and is rarely below 73°F or above 92°F.
The best time of year to visit Puerto Princesa for hot-weather activities is from late December to early April.
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Victoria Guest House and Cottages
Destination: Puerto Princesa
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Lally and Abet Beach Cottages
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Destination: Coron
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Charms Hotel
Destination: Coron
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Ponce de Leon Garden Resort
Destination: Puerto Princesa
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Hwan Dynasty Suite
Destination: El Nido
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Bangles Homestay
Destination: Coron
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Mayumi Lodge
Destination: Puerto Princesa
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Fernvale Leisure Club and Resort
Destination: Coron
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Jurias Garden Hotel
Destination: El Nido
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Marian Pension
Destination: El Nido
Marian Pension is situated in El Nido, 8 km from Big Lagoon El Nido and Small Lagoon, this property offers a 24-hour front desk and free WiFi. Marian Pension's units are equipped with a...
One El Nido Suite
Destination: El Nido
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Ipil Suites El Nido
Destination: El Nido
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Seaside Hue Resort
Destination: El Nido
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Bella Athena Garden
Destination: El Nido
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Kalis Viewpoint Lodge Coron
Destination: Coron
Situated in Coron, 1.4 km from Mount Tapyas and 5 km from Kayangan Lake, Kalis Viewpoint Lodge Coron features accommodation with free WiFi, air conditioning, a shared lounge and a terrace. Guests...
Frendz Hostel El Nido
Destination: El Nido
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Casa Montemar Heights
Destination: Coron
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Fat Monkey Hostel
Destination: Coron
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NVH Coron Palawan
Destination: Coron
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Ina HomeStay
Destination: Coron
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El Nido Coco Resort
Destination: El Nido
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Rodriguez Lodge
Destination: El Nido
Set within less than 1 km of Big Lagoon El Nido and a 10-minute walk of Small Lagoon El Nido, Rodriguez Lodge offers rooms with air conditioning and a private bathroom in El Nido. Featuring a...
Lan Bless Pension House
Destination: Coron
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Ahras Place
Destination: Coron
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Dayunan Tourist Inn
Destination: El Nido
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Macky's Hidden Inn
Destination: Coron
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Laule'a Hostel
Destination: El Nido
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The Emerald Playa Beach Resort
Destination: Puerto Princesa
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Michel'inn Coron
Destination: Coron
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Maligaya Beach Bungalows
Destination: El Nido
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Cliffside Cottages
Destination: El Nido
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The Ridge Coron
Destination: Coron
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Kings Landing Hostel
Destination: El Nido
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Focus Rooms
Destination: El Nido
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Ai World Park and Resorts
Destination: Puerto Princesa
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Dryft Darocotan Island
Destination: El Nido
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Dayon Hostel
Destination: Coron
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Tapyas View Deck Hotel
Destination: Coron
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Pawikan Hostel El Nido
Destination: El Nido
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Coral Cliff Hotel
Destination: El Nido
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Floral Villarosa
Destination: Puerto Princesa
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Vela Terraces Hotel
Destination: Coron
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Sei Nazioni Cottages
Destination: El Nido
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Rosanna's Pension
Destination: El Nido
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Hadefe Resort
Destination: El Nido
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Four Seasons Seaview Hotel
Destination: El Nido
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Joval Homestay
Destination: Coron
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Layang Layang Home
Destination: El Nido
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