PUERTO PRINCESA
Tourism
“Where nature begins and never ends”
Step Into a Subterranean Paradise
Discover the breathtaking beauty of one of the New7Wonders of Nature. Glide through an underground river system filled with majestic rock formations and hidden chambers.
8.2 km
Total length of the underground river
4.3 km
Navigable section of the river
1 of 7
New7Wonders of Nature
1999
UNESCO Heritage Site designation
100+
Unique wildlife species
20M+ years
Age of limestone formations
No. 1
Top tourist attraction in Palawan
5★ Rated
Highly reviewed by travelers
Total length of the underground river
Navigable section of the river
New7Wonders of Nature
UNESCO Heritage Site designation
Unique wildlife species
Age of limestone formations
Top tourist attraction in Palawan
Highly reviewed by travelers
Welcome to Puerto Princesa City
About Puerto Princesa Tourism
This is the official page of Puerto Princesa City, Palawan Philippines Tourism. Puerto Princesa is a tropical paradise for nature lovers and adventurous travellers, lush rainforests, beautiful islands and white sand beaches that are simply hours away from bustling urban center. The city proper has huge trees and fresh air managing to retain its frontier ambiance despite the onset of modern trends and structures.
DOT Memorandum Circular Nos. 2015-05 and 2015-06
COMMUNITY BASED SUSTAINABLE TOURISM
Welcome to Puerto Princesa City, the green heart of Palawan—where pristine nature, vibrant culture, and community spirit come together to create unforgettable, responsible travel experiences.
Ugong Rock & Zipline
Get the thrill as you ascend to the summit of Ugong Rock for the splendid views of karst mountains and paddy field surrounding Barangay Tagabinet. From the top, take an exhilarating plunge down through a zipline for that extreme adventure.
Iwahig Firefly Watching – Iwahig Community Ecotourism Association INC.
A Gold PATA Awardee for ecotourism, operated by the Iwahig Community Ecotourism Association. Visitors will be enthralled by a fascinating sight of myriad colonies of fireflies illuminating the riverbanks of Iwahig River at night time. The presence of fireflies signify a healthy natural environment of a river ecosystem with pure unpolluted atmosphere wherein you can breathe the freshest air.
Buenavista Viewdeck
A stop-over at the viewdeck offers the visitor a stunning panoramic view of Ulugan Bay, a deep channel in the midwestern coast of the City. Shop for souvenirs and dine al fresco at the restaurant while enjoying the scenery.
DESTINATION
From vibrant local markets and heritage museums to scenic nature parks and sustainable tourism centers, Puerto Princesa’s inner-city gems offer a cultural and educational journey that’s perfect for every kind of traveler. Whether you’re a history buff, a foodie, a nature lover, or someone simply looking to understand Palawan beyond its shores, the city’s attractions have something for you.
Butterfly Garden
A place that reflects the mesmerizing beauty of a province that is known as the “Last Frontier of the Philippines”. It showcases a sheer variety of Palawan Butterflies. These free flying butterflies are surrounded with live exhibits of scorpions, green-crested lizards, phasmid and mantises which are their natural predators. It is a window to the natural ecology of these colorful insects.
Puerto Princesa Baywalk
Puerto Princesa Baywalk is the city’s own version of Manila’s Manila de Bay, Cebu’s Plaza Independencia and Davao’s Magsaysay and People’s Park. It is a long stretch of concrete structure where public can hang out to. It also holds the emblem of Palawan’s Pheasant peacock. Here you can pig out on the food stalls surrounding the area or rent a bicycle and just play along.
Puerto Princesa Underground River
A World Heritage Site, A New 7 Wonders of Nature, this natural wonder features an 8.2 kilometer navigable Underground River, reputed to be the world’s longest that winds through a spectacular cave before emptying out in to the West Philippine Sea.