Kumusta! Welcome to Puerto Princesa, Philippines! Upon your arrival at the airport in Puerto Princesa, the driver will meet you at the exit, and then escort you to the hotel. You can have a good rest for the jet leg in your hotel or visit around to explore for more on your own.
Palawan is the Best Island in the World. Puerto Princesa, the capital of Palawan, is an excellent base for your Palawan adventure. It is a nature lover's paradise that boasts a fascinating underground river, stunning beaches, and rich biodiversity. Puerto Princesa is where you'll find the world-famous Puerto Princesa Subterranean River National Park (Underground River), a UNESCO World Heritage Site and one of the New 7 Wonders of Nature. Puerto Princesa also offers exciting experiences such as Island Hopping adventures at Honda Bay & Port Barton.
Free Time Ideas:
1.Crocodile Farm (Palawan Wildlife Rescue and Conservation Center, PWRCC): A breeding place for 2 endemic crocodile species - the Philippine crocodile and the Saltwater crocodile. Exploring local animals such as Palawan bearcats, bearded pigs, and myna birds. Try a exotic dish called Crocodile Sisig.
2.Mitra's Ranch (Mitra Farm): Place to get a panoramic view of Puerto Princesa City and the Sulu Sea. It also offers different activities, including a zipline, paint-ball and a restaurant. Approach the horses and foals roaming freely on the ranch.
3.Baker's Hill: Atheme park famous for its baked goodies and treats!
4.Immaculate Conception Cathedral Parish(Puerto Princesa Cathedral): A Roman Catholic Cathedral (Spanish-era church) & a historical landmark of Palawan.
5.Plaza Cuartel: A city park with concrete pavements, lush trees, benches, and a tragic history. During World War II, 150 American prisoners of war were kept in its tunnels and burned to death by Japanese soldiers.
6.City Baywalk Park: You can also enjoy a relaxing walk along the City Baywalk Park to viewthe seaside scenery while waiting for the sunset of Puerto Princesa.
Arrival Ideas:
Puerto Princesa is an excellent gateway for your Phillippines Palawan Group Tour. There are two main airports you can fly into to get to Palawan by direct flight: Puerto Princesa International Airport (PPS) and El Nido Airport (ENI). Puerto Princesa International Airport (PPS) is the busiest airport in Palawan. Most airlines offer direct flights to Puerto Princesa from major cities in the Philippines, such as Manila (MNL), Cebu (CEB), Iloilo City (ILO), Clark (CRK), Caticlan (MPH, Boracay). El Nido Airport (ENI) is a smaller airport located closer to El Nido, a popular tourist destination in Palawan known for its stunning beaches and islands. You can get to Puerto Princesa from El Nido by car (270km) or by ferry. In some cases, there might be seasonal or occasional direct flights to Puerto Princesa from Taipei (TPE) in Taiwan. It's best to check with airlines directly for the latest availability. If you need help with Philippines flight ticket booking, feel free to contact us.
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