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.
Mad Monkey Hostel Nacpan Beach
Destination: El Nido
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Belinda's Guesthouse
Destination: Puerto Princesa
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Focus Rooms
Destination: El Nido
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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...
Edie’s Bahay Aplaya Honda Bay
Destination: Puerto Princesa
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OceanLodge Tourist Inn
Destination: El Nido
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Ecocio Hostel
Destination: Coron
Ecocio Eco Hostel has a garden, bar, a shared lounge and BBQ facilities in Coron. Among the facilities of this property are a restaurant, a 24-hour front desk and a shared kitchen, along with free...
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,...
Lally and Abet Beach Cottages
Destination: El Nido
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Constantino Guest House
Destination: Puerto Princesa
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Swiftlets Inn
Destination: El Nido
Located in the Town Proper of El Nido, 8 km from Big Lagoon and 13 km from Matinloc Shrine, Swiftlets Inn features limestone views of Palawan. The rooms at the Swiftlets Inn are air-conditioned...
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...
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...
RC Villas and Resorts
Destination: El Nido
Situated in El Nido, 6 km from Big Lagoon El Nido, RC Villas and Resorts features rooms with sea views and free WiFi. The property is set 6 km from Small Lagoon El Nido and 6 km from Matinloc...
Seaside Hue Resort
Destination: El Nido
Boasting a garden, Seaside Hue Resort is set in El Nido, 22 km from Big Lagoon El Nido. Popular points of interest around the property include Nacpan Beach and Calitang Beach. The property has a...
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...
El Nido Royal Palm Inn
Destination: El Nido
Set within 3.6 km of Caalan Beach and 3.6 km of Small Lagoon El Nido, El Nido Royal Palm Inn provides rooms in El Nido. With a shared lounge, the 2-star inn has air-conditioned rooms with free...
Bamboo Hostel and Tours
Destination: Puerto Princesa
Set in Puerto Princesa, 5 km from Honda Bay, Bamboo Hostel offers air-conditioned rooms with free WiFi access. Puerto Princesa Airport is a 5-minute drive and 15 minutes' walk away. Some rooms...
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.
Periking El Nido
Destination: El Nido
Located 3 km from Corong Corong Beach, Periking El Nido offers a garden, a private beach area and air-conditioned accommodation with a balcony and free WiFi. All units come with a seating area, a...
El Nido Greenwoods
Destination: El Nido
Located in El Nido, 8 km from Big and Small Lagoon, Elnido Greenviews Beach Resort features a restaurant and bar, a terrace overlooking the sea, and free WiFi in all public areas. At the resort,...
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...
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...
Chindonan Dive Resort
Destination: Coron
Offering free WiFi access, Chindonan Dive Resort provides accommodation in Coron. It operates a 24-hour front desk and features a private beach area. Certain rooms feature a seating area where you...
David & Vhie Homestay-David's Guest House
Destination: El Nido
Set within 700 m of Ipil Ipil Beach and 700 m of Papaya Beach, David's Guest House offers rooms with air conditioning and a private bathroom in El Nido. Located around 700 m from Small Lagoon El...
Avisala Hostel Coron
Destination: Coron
Avisala Hostel Coron provides air-conditioned accommodation in Coron. This property is set a short distance from attractions such as Coron Public Market. The property is located in the Coron Town...
Flores Garden Resort
Destination: Coron
Located in Coron, 7 km from Twin Lagoon, Flores Garden Resort provides air-conditioned rooms with free WiFi. Featuring room service, this property also provides guests with a terrace. The property...
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...
NVH Coron Palawan
Destination: Coron
Located in Coron, 5 km from Twin Lagoon and 5 km from Maquinit Hot Spring, NVH Coron Palawan provides accommodation with free WiFi, air conditioning, a garden and a shared lounge. Each unit is...
El Nido Coco Resort 2
Destination: El Nido
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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...
El Nido Coco Resort
Destination: El Nido
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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...
Mountain View Garden Inn Coron
Destination: Coron
Located in Coron, Mountain View Garden Inn Coron features 3-star accommodation with private balconies. With a garden, the 3-star hotel has air-conditioned rooms with free WiFi, each with a private...
CARANDANGFAM Inn
Destination: El Nido
Located 1.5 km from Corong Corong Beach, Carandang Inn in El Nido provides rooms with air conditioning and free WiFi. This property is set a short distance from attractions such as Caalan Beach,...
ZEN Rooms Bancao-Bancao
Destination: Puerto Princesa
ZEN Rooms Bancao-Bancao is situated in Puerto Princesa City, 5 km from Immaculate Conception Cathedral and 4.2 km from Mendoza Park. Among the facilities of this property are a restaurant, a...
The Emerald Playa Beach Resort
Destination: Puerto Princesa
Located 4.3 km from Honda Bay, The Emerald Playa Beach Resort offers a bar, a private beach area and air-conditioned accommodation with a patio and free WiFi. There is a fully equipped private...
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...
Dayon Hostel
Destination: Coron
Featuring a bar, Dayon Hostel is located in Coron in the Palawan region, 4 km from Twin Lagoon and 4.2 km from Kayangan Lake. Boasting ticket service, this property also provides guests with a sun...
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...
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,...
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...
Casa Montemar Heights
Destination: Coron
Situated in Coron, Casa Montemar Heights features accommodation with free WiFi, within 6 km of Twin Lagoon. Guests at the bed and breakfast can enjoy a continental breakfast. At Casa Montemar...
Cherry's CourtYard
Destination: Puerto Princesa
Featuring a terrace, Cherry's Court_Yard is set in Puerto Princesa City and also provides a shared lounge and a bar. Boasting room service, this property also provides guests with a restaurant....
HIRAYA HOMESTAY by The Yellow House Coron
Destination: Coron
Located in Coron, 4.1 km from Twin Lagoon and 2.1 km from Mount Tapyas, The Yellow House Coron provides accommodation with free WiFi and a shared lounge. A bicycle rental service is available at...
Villa Khadine Grand Vista Resort
Destination: Coron
Boasting a shared lounge, Villa Khadine Grand Vista Resort is situated in Coron in the Palawan region, 2 km from Mount Tapyas and 3.1 km from Coron Public Market. With a bar, the 3-star resort has...
Ai World Park and Resorts
Destination: Puerto Princesa
Situated 14 km from Honda Bay, Ai World Park and Resorts offers 3-star accommodation in Puerto Princesa City and features an outdoor swimming pool, a garden and a terrace. The property is located...
Ipil Suites El Nido
Destination: El Nido
Set amidst lush greenery, Ipil Suites El Nido features a restaurant and comfortable rooms with free Wi-Fi access. It has a common lounge area with a TV, while parking space is provided on site at...
Ahras Place
Destination: Coron
Providing a terrace, Ahras Place is located in Coron, not far from Mount Tapyas. Free WiFi is featured. All units feature air conditioning and a flat-screen TV. Twin Lagoon is 5 km from the...
Floral Villarosa
Destination: Puerto Princesa
Situated just a 5-minute walk from Nasin Aw Beach, this property houses an outdoor swimming pool surrounded by landscaped gardens. It also features a restaurant, complimentary Wi-Fi access and...
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