Featured Destination: Puerto Princesa
Posted by Lakwatsero in Destinations, Luzon on 01. Sep, 2010 | 0 Comments
The heart of the Philippine’s last frontier, Puerto Princesa is the second largest city in the Philippines in terms of land area and dubbed as the city in the forest.
Home to the world’s longest navigable underground river – the Puerto Princesa Subterranean River National Park, a UNESCO World Heritage Site, the city boasts of being the only city in the country who has successfully balanced the harmony between the development and environment.
A model in local governance, cleanliness, environmental protection and conservation, the city is also considered as the Ecotourism Capital of the Philippines.
Enjoy island hopping in the white sand beaches and islands of Honda Bay, dive in its numerous sites, navigate the amazing underground river, indulge in its wide array of restaurants offering native foods and exotic delicacies, commune with nature and experience the genuine hospitality of Palaweños! Experience it all in Puerto Princesa!
The white sand of Snake Island
How to Get There
By Air
Puerto Princesa City is accessibly by air from Manila via Philippine Airlines, AirphilExpress, Cebu Pacific Air and Zest Air; from Cebu via Cebu Pacific Air; and from Busuanga (Coron) via AirphilExpress.
Via Sea
By ferry, Negros Navigation and Superferry (via Coron) usually mounts services to Puerto Princesa especially during summer and peak season. Please check their websites to get the latest schedules. Meanwhile, Montenegro Shipping Lines has regular ferry schedule to Puerto Princesa from Iloilo via Cuyo.
At the mouth of the underground river
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