Location: Puerto Princesa
Top Things to do in Puerto Princesa
The 10 Best Nature & Parks in Puerto Princesa, Mimaropa
Puerto Princesa, officially the City of Puerto Princesa, (Cuyonon: Siyudad i'ang Puerto Princesa; Hiligaynon: Dakbanwa sang Puerto Princesa; Filipino: Lungsod ng Puerto Princesa; Spanish: Ciudad de Puerto Princesa), and often referred to as Puerto Princesa City, is a 1st class Highly Urbanized City in the Philippines. According to the 2015 census, it has a population of 255,116 people.
Restaurants in Puerto Princesa
1. Tubbataha Reef
Overall Ratings
5.0 based on 188 reviews
Reviewed By DianneA271 - Brisbane, Australia
My husband and I had booked a live aboard dive trip to Tubbataha to go to sea aboard Expedition Fleet's M/V Oceanic lll Explorer on 26th March 2020. I'd been dealing directly with Janet and Lars Chua who run the fleet. I'd read many reviews for this wonderful location, travelling with Expedition Fleet and in nearly every one Janet's name appeared as a great person to deal with. For the months leading up to our sailing date there was so much helpful friendly advice and super prompt replies from Janet. Very sadly on 16th March we were told everything in the Philippines was shutting down due to Corona. Airports, and all other transport, hotels, restaurants and all dive stores were to close. All tourists including us were given 48 hours to leave or we could be stranded there for months. I reached out to Janet by e-mail asking her advice and she located a private charter to take us from Coron where we were to Clark airport. It was only because of Janet's help we managed to flee. The airport near Coron Town had already closed, with the exception of the few charter flights ferrying tourists north. Tubbataha was the star of our 5 week holiday which was cut down to 2 weeks with the panic to evacuate. I am so grateful to Janet for all her help and Pete and I are determined to get to Tubbataha as soon as the world's restrictions are lifted. Dianne.
2. Babuyan River
3. Palawan Van Rental Tours
Overall Ratings
5.0 based on 10 reviews
While most vacations can serve as a quick recharge fix, We at Palawan Van Rental Tours will go as far as making your dream vacation, an adventure of a lifetime. We provide guests thoughtful and attentive service so you can focus on the natural beauty the island has in abundance. From airport transfer to hotels, pension houses, tour packages, tour destinations, and restaurants, we recommend nothing but the best, tried and tested menu for the tour.
4. Hundred Caves
Overall Ratings
5.0 based on 15 reviews
Reviewed By 230letitial - Guam, Mariana Islands
Better than expected! We had done the Underground River Tour just hours before and thought that this lesser-known tour would be less intense and not as nice. This tour turned out to be even better than the Underground River. The caves themselves were spectacular. Before getting there we had to hike up the mountain (they provide proper shoes and a hard hat w/light). Venturing into the caves by foot was a completely different experience for us. Everything was up close and personal. We were greeted by a scorpion along the base of the wall and soon after, a baby python. Later we had bats overhead. The caves and all the different formations were beautiful. The sounds of the caves—the quiet in particular—coupled with the cool air really made you know that you were in a different (almost sacred) part of the Earth. We had two guides, one in the front and one holding the back, taking us through and ensuring our safety. Highly recommended tour ????????
5. Napsan Beach
6. Puerto Princesa Underground River
Overall Ratings
4.5 based on 5,726 reviews
Reviewed By haryatiarifin - Bali, Indonesia
It is definitely worthy being of “7 Natural Wonder of the World and UNESCO World Heritage Site” Apart from unique flora and some unique species such as frogs, bats, and birds inside . Its also recently discovered there are waterfall, massive rock and other sea creatures but not yet accessible by boat . 8 km long, but we can only access 1,3 km as you need special permits for further inside❤️ .
7. Ugong Rock
Overall Ratings
4.5 based on 659 reviews
Reviewed By 435juditr - Sydney, Australia
This place is sooo much fun!! We stopped here on the way back from Underground River tour and I'm so happy we did. I tried everything, rockclimbing, zipline as well as zipbike. I loved all of them. The view from the top is priceless, the staff is nice, prices are quite reasonable. I wish I'd had more time there to zipline again. This activity was one of the highlights of my holiday in Palawan.
8. Sabang Beach
Overall Ratings
4.5 based on 365 reviews
Reviewed By andrekessner - Sherwood Park, Canada
sabang beach is one of the most wonderful beaches i ve been to ,it is so peacful and so clean and it has the typical tropical flair with birds singing and the waves roaring to the shore clean waters and the nicest sand to walk on,i personaly love that there is no fences and all neighboring properties get treated respectfully, the life guards are really helpful and accomodating and their watchful eyes make sure that you are safe in the sometimes a little wild and wavy waters, another wonderful highlight are all the small restaurants the wonderful warf and market area and the very helpful tour guides and tour managers....great place to go for everyone who likes a peacful and close to nature beach envirnoment
9. Binduyan Fall
Overall Ratings
4.5 based on 14 reviews
Reviewed By lucseawalker - Dumaguete City, Philippines
If you like to get away from Puerto Princesa city for a day, you can experience inexpensive local transport to go for a swim, pic-nic and relax in nature at the Olangoan (Olanguan) falls, community-based project located in barangay Binduyan. Take a multicab to the New Market terminal (15min from Old Market) ) and from there a shuttle van (150P/pers) or bus (90P/pers) that takes the North National Highway towards Taytay. The bus will drop you right at the Binduyan waterfalls welcome booth (just before arriving in Binduyan town). You will be assigned a guide (400P/group) and after paying a small entrance fee of 50P/pers, you will hike (~40min) across and along the river. The path was recently maintained with new bridges and steps when going up the hill or across boulders. The hike is very easy and mostly flat. Several pools are inviting you with the best ones at and above the waterfalls! Facilities include solid tables to have lunch and well maintained bathrooms. No trash around, what a great pleasure! If you like noisy crowds of locals, visit on WE and public holidays .. otherwise come during the week! After the easy walk back, wait a few minutes back on the highway to hop on the next bus/shuttle back to PP.
10. Nagtabon Beach
Overall Ratings
4.5 based on 206 reviews
Reviewed By palawanismyhome - Palawan Island, Philippines
The first time i went to Nagtabon Beach was 25 years ago when the only way to get there was riding on the daily jeepney along a rough road which sometimes took up to 4 hours for the 30 km trip. Back then there were two simple places to stay and during our visits you could guarantee that there were no more than 10 people in the sea. Nowadays there is a concrete road leading all the way down to the beach and it is easy to rent a motorbike in Puerto Princesa for the 30-40 minute trip. The beach is sandy and the ocean clean as wave after wave hits the shore.There are many little canteens along the beach now and a few places to stay. You can even rent surfboards and enjoy the fun when the waves are big enough. Nowadays there are hundreds of visitors at the beach on the weekend, enjoying their time. BUT be careful as when it is rough there is a rip tide and people drown each year if the lifeguard cannot reach them on time. My favorite canteen/bar is Surf Surf which is to the left when you reach the beach, (about 100 m ). We used to be able to park our motorbikes on the access road but since last week you have to park them in a field for 30 pesos fee, which is very reasonable. Do not go to the first bar to the right which is run by a Slovenian who charges an astronomical 80 pesos for a beer, 150 pesos for a hammock, and even 250 pesos to sit at a table with two chairs to drink the beer that you bought. If you fancy a safer beach do not take the road down to Nagtabon beach, just continue another 9 kms to Talaudyaong Beach where swimming is safer as there is no rip-tide. Here there are several small resorts which charge a small entrance fee.
