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.
Edie’s Bahay Aplaya Honda Bay
Destination: Puerto Princesa
Situated in Puerto Princesa City, Edie’s Bahay Aplaya Honda Bay offers beachfront accommodation 42 km from Honda Bay and features various facilities, such as a garden, a bar and a shared lounge....
Le Boat (Expeditions and Booze Cruises)
Destination: El Nido
Cruising through the lagoons, El Nido Party Boat Expeditions offers unique accommodation in El Nido. Free WiFi and barbecue facilities are available on board. Offering spectacular views of the...
Mina Grande Beach Cottages
Destination: El Nido
Mina Grande is set on the beachfront in El Nido, 1.9 km from Matinloc Shrine and 1.9 km from Small Lagoon El Nido. With barbecue facilities, the 2-star hostel has air-conditioned rooms with free...
Devayn's Inn
Destination: El Nido
Devayn's Inn is located in El Nido, 8 km from Big Lagoon and Small Lagoon in El Nido, and features free WiFi and a terrace. The rooms at the inn are fitted with a seating area. With a private...
Sheebang Hostel
Destination: Puerto Princesa
Located in Puerto Princesa City and with Honda Bay reachable within 7 km, Sheebang Hostel provides a ticket service, non-smoking rooms, a garden, free WiFi and a bar. Featuring a 24-hour front...
Cabanas de Nacpan Camping Resort
Destination: El Nido
Situated in El Nido, Cabanas de Nacpan Resort is a luxury tent accommodation nestled in a farm. The property is 18 km from Big Lagoon El Nido. Small Lagoon El Nido is 18 km away, and Nacpan Beach...
Kings Landing Hostel
Destination: El Nido
Kings Landing Hostel is a 2-star property set in El Nido. The property is located 400 m from Big Lagoon El Nido, Small Lagoon El Nido and Matinloc Shrine. Both free WiFi and private parking are...
Seahorse and Mangrove Resort
Destination: El Nido
Seahorse and Mangrove Resort is set in El Nido, 11 km from Big Lagoon. Guests can enjoy the on-site bar. All rooms feature a seating area, wardrobe and electric kettle. Bathroom comes with bath or...
Sei Nazioni Cottages
Destination: El Nido
Just 300 m from El Nido Beach, Sei Nazioni Cottages offers a peaceful retreat in rustic cottages. The property offers free Wi-Fi and sweeping views of the mountains. Equipped with either a fan,...
Karuna El Nido Villas
Destination: El Nido
Situated 2.5 km from Caalan Beach, Karuna El Nido Villas offers an outdoor swimming pool, a garden and air-conditioned accommodation with a balcony and free WiFi. The villa provides guests with a...
SunValley Tourist Inn
Destination: Coron
Set within 5 km of Kayangan Lake and 5 km of Twin Lagoon, SunValley Tourist Inn offers rooms with air conditioning and a private bathroom in Coron. Among the facilities of this property are a...
Vela Terraces Hotel
Destination: Coron
Offering views of the mountain, Vela Terraces Hotel is situated in Coron City, 6 km from Kayangan Lake. The property has a sun terrace and guests can enjoy a drink at the bar. Coron Town is just a...
Jaijai’s Backpackers
Destination: Coron
Jaijai’s Backpackers offers accommodations in Coron, 3.5 miles from Kayangan Lake. Free WiFi is available in the apartment, located 3.7 miles from Twin Lagoon. Maquinit Hot Spring is 1.6 miles...
El Nido Viewdeck Cottages
Destination: El Nido
Located on the hilltop, El Nido Viewdeck Cottages offers tranquil accommodation conveniently within a 10-minute walk from El Nido Beach. It operates a 24-hour front desk and provides free Wi-Fi...
Angelic Tourist Inn
Destination: El Nido
Set in El Nido, 700 m from Small Lagoon El Nido, Angelic Tourist Inn offers air-conditioned rooms with free WiFi. The property is close to several well-known attractions, 700 m from Papaya Beach,...
Macky's Hidden Inn
Destination: Coron
Macky's Hidden Inn is set in Coron, 6 km from Kayangan Lake. Guests can enjoy the on-site bar. The rooms come with air conditioning, a flat-screen cable TV. Private bathroom comes with shower...
Rock Island Eres Bella
Destination: Coron
Set in Pali, Rock Island Eres Bella offers accommodation with air conditioning and access to a garden with a terrace. Each unit is comprised of a kitchen with a dining area and a dishwasher, a...
Acacia Garden Inn
Destination: Coron
Located in Coron, 6 km from Kayangan Lake, Acacia Garden Inn features a garden, a 24-hour front desk and free WiFi throughout the property. Acacia Garden Inn offers rooms that are air-conditioned...
Pinaluyan Guest House
Destination: Puerto Princesa
Situated in Puerto Princesa City, 5 km from Palawan Museum, Pinaluyan Guest House features views of the garden. Featuring a garden, the 2-star guest house has air-conditioned rooms with free WiFi,...
House of Big Brother Palawan
Destination: Puerto Princesa
Featuring an outdoor swimming pool and free WiFi access in public areas, House of Big Brother is located in Puerto Princesa, a 15-minute drive to Robinsons Mall while Honda Bay is approximately a...
Michel'inn Coron
Destination: Coron
Set in Coron and with Coron Public Market reachable within 300 metres, Michel'inn Coron offers concierge services, non-smoking rooms, a bar, free WiFi and a terrace. The property is located 5 km...
Qi Hotel
Destination: El Nido
A tucked-away retreat on the east coast of El Nido, within an hour drive from Bacuit Bay, Qi Palawan is a beach front property that boasts of an outdoor swimming pool, an open-air restaurant, and...
Dryft Darocotan Island
Destination: El Nido
Situated in El Nido, DRYFT DAROCOTAN features a restaurant and sea views, 44 km from Big Lagoon El Nido and 44 km from Small Lagoon El Nido. A terrace with garden views is offered in each unit. If...
Bella Athena Garden
Destination: El Nido
Located in El Nido, 1.5 km from Big Lagoon El Nido, Bella Athena Garden features rooms with air conditioning and free WiFi. The property is around 1.5 km from Small Lagoon El Nido and 1.5 km from...
Sealor Pension House
Destination: Puerto Princesa
Set in Puerto Princesa City, Palawan region, Sealor Pension House is situated 8 km from Honda Bay. This property is located a short distance from attractions such as Skylight Convention Center,...
Constantino Guest House
Destination: Puerto Princesa
Featuring a garden and views of garden, Constantino Guest House is located in Puerto Princesa City, 10 km from Honda Bay. The property is around 2.8 km from Mendoza Park, 3.5 km from Immaculate...
Tapik Beach Park Guest House
Destination: El Nido
Offering a private beach area, Tapik Beach Park Guest House is located in El Nido, a 5-minute drive from Cuyonon Heritage Museum and a 5-minute boat ride to Bubog Island. Free parking is available...
Abeth's Haven
Destination: Puerto Princesa
Abeth's Haven is set in Puerto Princesa City and provides accommodation with a terrace and free WiFi, 8 km from Honda Bay and 700 m from Balinsasayaw Restaurant - Rizal. All units feature air...
Kawayanan Heights Inn (K-heights Inn)
Destination: Coron
Kawayanan Heights Inn (K-heights Inn) features air-conditioned rooms with flat-screen TV in the Coron Town Proper district of Coron. The property is situated less than 1 km from Mount Tapyas, a...
Joval Homestay
Destination: Coron
Set in Coron in the Palawan Region, 5 km from Kayangan Lake, Joval Homestay boasts a terrace and views of the mountain. You will find a shared kitchen at the property. The property is located...
Ambiance Place Travellers Inn
Destination: El Nido
Ambiance Place El Nido features air-conditioned guest accommodation in El Nido, 2.9 km from Small Lagoon El Nido, a few steps from Corong Corong Beach and 2.9 km from Seven Commandos Beach. There...
Julieta's Pension House
Destination: Puerto Princesa
Featuring 3-star accommodation, Julieta's Pension House is set in Puerto Princesa City, 7 km from Honda Bay and 2.5 km from Balinsasayaw Restaurant - Rizal. With a terrace, the 3-star inn has...
Rainforest Beach Hotel
Destination: El Nido
Rainforest Beach Hotel is located in El Nido, less than 1 km from Big Lagoon El Nido and a 10-minute walk from Small Lagoon El Nido. Among the various facilities of this property are a terrace and...
Skylodge Resort
Destination: Coron
Located in Coron, 6 km from Twin Lagoon, Skylodge Resort features accommodation with a garden. The property features a shared lounge, as well as a bar. Both private parking and free WiFi are...
Tandool Capsule El Nido
Destination: El Nido
Offering garden views, a shared lounge and free WiFi, Tandool Capsule El Nido offers accommodation in a prime location in El Nido, within a short distance of Papaya Beach, Small Lagoon El Nido and...
El Nido Beach Hotel
Destination: El Nido
Overlooking the sea, El Nido Beach Hotel is within 1.9 km from Corong Corong Beach and 19.5 km from Nacpan Beach in El Nido, featuring a 24-hour front desk, an on-site restaurant, and a...
Sampaguita Villas
Destination: El Nido
Situated in El Nido, 3 km from Corong Corong Beach, Sampaguita Villa features accommodation with a garden, free WiFi, a shared kitchen, and a shared lounge. Boasting a balcony, the villa is in an...
Garden Bay Beach Resort El Nido
Destination: El Nido
Located out of town within its own private area, 2 km from Corong Corong Beach and 1.4 km from Papaya Beach, Garden Bay Beach Resort is a beach front property tucked away in El Nido that offers...
Sannie Pension
Destination: El Nido
Set in El Nido, 2.8 km from Paradise Beach and 2.9 km from Papaya Beach, Sannie Pension offers accommodation with free WiFi and access to a garden with a terrace. Some units feature a seating area...
Panorama Beach Club & Resort
Destination: El Nido
Set in El Nido, 3.4 km from Big Lagoon El Nido, Panorama Resort has a number of amenities including a private beach area and free WiFi. Every guest at the 3-star property can enjoy mountain views...
Amakan - El Nido Palawan
Destination: El Nido
Offering a rooftop terrace, Amakan is situated in El Nido Town, 6 minutes' walk from El Nido Beach. Guests can enjoy the on-site restaurant. Free WiFi is provided in public areas. All rooms are...
CISCA Palawan
Destination: Puerto Princesa
Set in Puerto Princesa City and with Skylight Convention Center reachable within 11 km, CISCA Palawan offers an outdoor swimming pool, non-smoking rooms, free WiFi and a garden. Each accommodation...
Sunlight Guest Hotel
Destination: Puerto Princesa
Sunlight Guest Hotel is centrally located in Puerto Princesa City, a 10-minute drive from Puerto Princesa Airport. Its modern rooms are equipped with a 42-inch flat-screen TV. Complimentary...
Cuna Hotel
Destination: El Nido
Set in El Nido within 8 km of Big Lagoon, Cuna Hotel features an outdoor swimming pool, a shared lounge, and a restaurant and bar on-site. At the hotel, all rooms are fitted with air conditioning,...
Joyful Guest House
Destination: El Nido
Joyful Guest House is located on the beachfront in El Nido, 800 m from Paradise Beach and less than 1 km from Ipil Ipil Beach. Featuring ticket service, this property also welcomes guests with a...
Ricos Beach Cottages
Destination: El Nido
With rooms overlooking the beach, Ricos beach cottages is located 8 km from Big Lagoon and 9 km from Small Lagoon in El Nido, Palawan. The rooms at Ricos beach cottages feature a balcony with a...
Layang Layang Home
Destination: El Nido
Located in El Nido, 1.3 km from Small Lagoon El Nido and 70 m from Paradise Beach, Layanglayang Home provides accommodation with free WiFi, air conditioning, a garden and a terrace. There is a...
Bambua Nature Cottages
Destination: Puerto Princesa
Situated in Puerto Princesa City, Bambua Nature Cottages has a garden and a terrace. At the guest house, rooms are equipped with a desk. San Jose is 46 km from Bambua Nature Cottages.
The Nest El Nido Beach Resort
Destination: El Nido
The Nest El Nido Beach Resort offers air conditioning rooms with free WiFi. This property in El Nido is within 9 km of Big Lagoon El Nido and Small Lagoon El Nido. Matinloc Shrine is 13 km away...
Coral Cliff Hotel
Destination: El Nido
Featuring free WiFi, a restaurant and a terrace, Coral Cliff Hotel offers budget-friendly accommodation in El Nido. Every room at this hotel is air conditioned and features a french balcony. Rooms...
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