HONDA BAY is one of the most attractive spots in the Palawan Philippines; the white sand has an exceptionally unharmed beach border and it also has remarkable yet unbelievable clear waters vanishing into a royal blue sea. It also offers an abundance of sea creatures and coral reefs. Continue reading
A short visit to the Puerto Princesa City Baywalk is part of our city tour itinerary. Here, you’ll see a splendid view of the bay which is great to take photos.
Plaza Cuartel, which is across Immaculate Conception Cathedral church, looks like your ordinary city park with concrete pavements, towering trees and benches, but here lies a deep and dark historic mystery.
The ruins of an old garrison and tunnels are proof of its grim past. Plaza Cuartel is the site of Palawan Massacre. The tunnels were where 150 American prisoners of war were kept during World War II. But on December 14, 1944, the Japanese decided to kill them all by burning them alive. Many perished but eleven prisoners were able to survive and escape the mass execution. The place was then transformed to a leisure park.
Immaculate Conception Cathedral is just one of the tourist attractions in Puerto Princesa City, Palawan. It is located along Rizal Avenue in Barangay Liwanag (located across Plaza Cuartel). This cathedral is very historic. This used to be a small church during the Spanish occupation (circa 1872).
In 1961, it was developed to become a cathedral. Although there were developments made, the church edifice was preserved. Its design, as you may have noticed, have angular structures. The arches inside and outside the church are pointed.
Palawan Butterfly Garden is the home of different species of butterflies endemic to the province. The Butterfly Garden is located in Sta. Monica, Puerto Princesa. It’s a small garden filled with beautiful butterflies in their natural habitat where lots of plants and flowers where butterflies can frolic onto. Continue reading
Another attraction and part of Puerto Princesa City Tour is the Baker’s Hill. Baker’s Hill is located at Sta. Monica, same way to Mitra’s Ranch. Baker’s Hills Bake shop is known for its baked products like manon, crinkles, Brownies, the famous and best seller HOPIA and other “pasalubong” products. Continue reading
Rancho Sta. Monica, popularly known as Mitra’s Ranch is one of the popular tourist spots in Puerto Princesa, Palawan. This was one of the destinations in our Puerto Princesa City tour. Located in Sta Monica Heights, Puerto Princesa. Mitra’s Ranch offers a breathtaking panoramic view of Palawan. One can enjoy the breathtaking view of Honda Bay here while feeling that cool breeze swept your face.
The Palawan Wildlife Rescue and Conservation Center (PWRCC) is an institute for the protection of wildlife that is found in Puerto Princesa City, the capital of the island province of Palawan in the Mimaropa region in the Philippines. Formerly known as the Crocodile Farming Institute, it features a crocodile farm, a veterinary care facility specializing in sick and injured crocodiles, and a mini-zoo that features various species endemic to Palawan. The Conservation Center is run by the Department of Environment and Natural Resources Protected Areas and Wildlife Bureau. It is open to the public from 1:30 to 5 pm on weekdays and 9 am to 12 noon, and from 1 to 5 pm on Saturdays. Visitors may watch the crocodiles’ feeding time every Monday and Thursday afternoon. (Source: wikipilipinas) Continue reading
Puerto Princesa City Guide: Where to Stay
A Plaza Hotel
Abelardo’s Pension
Albon Pension
Aldo’s Residence
Amelia Pensionne
Aniceto’s Pension (WE STAYED HERE. RECOMMENDED ONE) 🙂
A Palawan resort guide for the intrepid from top-end luxury and child-friendly family resorts to cheap and cheerful budget digs. Palawan dives, footprints in white sand, banca cruises, lost Japanese and even some preening giraffes.
Flights to Palawan, bancas and ferries
Zest Air (formerly Asian Spirit, tel: [63-2] 855-3333, www.zestair.com.ph) and South East Asian Airlines orSEAIR, (tel: [63-2] 849-0100, www.flyseair.com) fly into Busuanga Island daily from Manila, during the “dry” season (November to April). This is the largest bit of forested real estate and it is at the very heart of the Calamian Islands.
Seair also flies from Puerto Princesa, the capital of Palawan, to Busuanga. Air Philippines (tel: [63-2] 855-9000, www.airphils.com) serves Puerto Princesa, connecting it with Manila on a published fare of around P1,293 (US$1 = 44 pesos) and with specials around P793 (Sky Saver) and rock bottom cheap ticket promotions. And the WG&A Superferry (tel: [63-2] 528-7000, www.SuperFerry.com.ph) is another option. Continue reading
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