Get in
By AirPuerto Princesa is slightly more than an hour away by plane from Manila.
Philippine Airlines,
Cebu Pacific and
Air Philippines all have daily flights from Manila to Puerto Princesa. Air Philippines also operates flights to and from Puerto Princesa to other major cities such as Davao and Cebu City.
SEAIR offers flights from Busuanga Tu/F/Su and El Nido on Tu/F.
By SeaWG&A Superferry and
Negros Navigation both have a weekly ferry to Puerto Princesa from Manila. The ferry trip is about 22 hours long.
Get around
Jeepneys and tricycles are the most common means to get around Puerto Princesa. As in Manila, jeepneys usually have standard routes which they ply. Tricycles on the other hand are fairly limited to certain areas and would not be able to go very long distances.
For touring, it would possibly be a good idea to arrange special transport whether it be a jeepney or, for more comfort, air-conditioned vans or AUVs. This way, you will not be subject to the hassles of public transport availability.
See
Puerto Princesa Subterranean River National Park - more commonly known as the Underground River. At over 8 kilometers in length, is reputably the longest underground river in the world. With its crystalline waters and spectacular cave formations, the Underground River is possibly Puerto Princesa's most popular attraction. The site was also declared a UNESCO World Heritage site in 1999. The winding path of the river is navigable via small pumpboats that depart from Sabang Beach. Travel time from the city proper to Sabang is about 1.5 hours.Honda Bay - consisting of several islets with beautiful beaches, Honda Bay is the place to go to for swimming, snorkeling as well as beach and island hopping. Accessible via the Sta. Lourdes wharf which is 25 minutes away from the city. Pumpboats at the wharf can be hired to take visitors to the various islets on the bay.Iwahig Penal Colony - a good example of a true correctional institute, the Iwahig Penal Colony is more of a farming community rather than a prison. Inmates often live with their families and are allowed to toil their farms to earn a living. Carving out handicrafts is also a common preoccupation and mahogany handcarvings are a good buy for tourists. The colony is about 35 minutes from the city center.Palawan Wildlife Rescue and Conservation Center - formerly known as the Crocodile Farming Institute, is both a tourist attraction and a research institute devoted to crocodiles. About 30 to 40 minutes from the city center, the Crocodile Farm also has a mini-zoo, which features some of Palawan's endemic species of wildlife.Eat
Kalui 369 Rizal Avenue, Tel. 933 2580. Opens at 6pm for dinner, closed some holidays. Amazing food and ambiance. Can get quite busy so a reservation can't hurt. Seafood is the specialty and the daily seafood special for two is P310.Sleep
Puerto Princesa has a wide range of accommodations that suit every budget; from quaint lodges to high-end hotels and resorts, the jewel of Palawan does not fail to disappoint, offering quality hotels and resorts to suit any mood.
If you long for affordable accommodations, superior cleanliness and a quiet, traditional guest house atmosphere, D' Lucky Garden Inn and Suites awaits your arrival. Quietly nestled at the heart of Palawan's Tropical Paradise, Puerto Princesa City, D' Lucky Garden Inn and Suites is a quiet, tropical coastal retreat for breezy, sunwashed mornings, and unstructured, unhurried afternoons, an escape that will delight you with its unique charm, tranquil gardens and friendly atmosphere. Complimentary shuttles to and from the airport are available.High end beach resort that offers quiet seclusion while at the same time possessing modern amenities for those with more active pursuits.The Asturias Hotel is a 60-room hotel in Puerto Princesa that locals regularly recommend for its comfortable guest rooms and friendly service. In addition to its complete mix of amenities, the Asturias' suite of tourist services will ensure you get the best of the sights and sounds of Puerto Princesa.Perhaps the most modern hotel in Puerto Princesa offering a wide range of facilities and services. They also offer excursion packages to the various attractions of Puerto Princesa. Beautiful rooms and free continental breakfast in the rooftop Tribu Restaurant. The food is not very good but the view is beautiful.
The
City of Puerto Princesa (Filipino:
Lungsod ng Puerto Princesa) is a first class city in the province of Palawan, Philippines. It is the capital city of Palawan. According to the 2000 census, it has a population of 161,912 people in 33,306 households. It is famous for its crocodile farms, underground rivers and dive spots.
UNESCO World Heritage Site: Puerto-Princesa Subterranean River National Park
Brief Description
This park features a spectacular limestone karst landscape with an underground river. One of the river's distinguishing features is that it emerges directly into the sea, and its lower portion is subject to tidal influences. The area also represents a significant habitat for biodiversity conservation. The site contains a full 'mountain-to-sea' ecosystem and has some of the most important forests in Asia. The city is declared as the "Cleanest and most peaceful city in the Philippines".
The Puerto Princesa Subterranean River National Park features a spectacular limestone karst landscape with its underground river. A distinguishing feature of the river is that it flows directly into the sea, and the lower portion of the river is subject to tidal influences. The area also represents a significant habitat for biodiversity conservation. The site contains a full mountain to the sea ecosystem and protects forests, which are among the most significant in Asia.
On June 30, 1992, Edward S. Hagedorn was elected Mayor of the city and completed his three term limit of three years for every term. On November of 2002, Hagedorn was re-elected as mayor of the city once again.
Barangays
Puerto Princesa City is politically subdivided into 66 barangays, 35 in Urban Area and 31 in Rural Area.
Babuyan (Rural)Bacungan (Rural)Bagong Bayan (Rural)Bagong Pag-Asa (Urban)Bagong Sikat (Urban)Bagong Silang (Urban)Bahile (Rural)Bancao-bancao (Urban)Binduyan (Rural)Buenavista (Rural)Cabayugan (Rural)Concepcion (Rural)Inagawan (Rural)Irawan (Urban)Iwahig (Rural)Kalipay (Urban)Kamuning (Rural)Langogan (Rural)Liwanag (Urban)Lucbuan (Rural)Mabuhay (Urban)Macarascas (Rural)
| Magkakaibigan (Urban)Maligaya (Urban)Manalo (Rural)Manggahan (Urban)Maningning (Urban)Maoyon (Rural)Marufinas (Rural)Maruyogon (Rural)Masigla (Urban)Masikap (Urban)Masipag (Urban)Matahimik (Urban)Matiyaga (Urban)Maunlad (Urban)Milagrosa (Urban)Model (Urban)Montible (Rural)Napsan (Rural)New Panggangan (Rural)Pagkakaisa (Urban)Princesa (Urban)Salvacion (Rural)
| San Jose (Urban)San Miguel (Urban)San Pedro (Urban)San Rafael (Rural)Santa Cruz (Rural)Santa Lourdes (Urban)Santa Lucia (Rural)Santa Monica (Urban)Seaside (Urban)Sicsican (Urban)Simpocan (Rural)Tagabinet (Rural)Tagburos (Urban)Tagumpay (Urban)Tanabag (Rural)Tanglaw (Urban)Mangingisda (Rural)Inagawan Sub-Colony (Rural)Luzviminda (Rural)Mandaragat (Urban)San Manuel (Urban)Tiniguiban (Urban)
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Television Networks:
AZ Communications: Channel 2 National Broadcasting Network: Channel 4 Conamor Broadcasting System: Channel 5 Palawan Broadcasting Corporation: Channel 7 GMA Network: Channel 12 Intercontinental Broadcasting Corporation: Channel 13 Studio 23: Channel 23 ACQ-Kingdom Broadcasting Network: Channel 35External links
Philippine Standard Geographic Code2000 Philippine Census InformationUNESCO Adventure writer Antonio Graceffo presents his impressions of Puerto Princesa Adventure author Antonio Graceffo writes about Puerto Princesa's progressive city jail program Antonio Graceffo looks at Puerto Princesa City's conversion to LPGAdventure writer Antonio Graceffo reports on efforts to save the endangered Palawan Crocodile
