World Wings: Puerto Princesa

Puerto Princesa Philippines

Puerto Princesa, officially the City of Puerto Princesa, is a city located on the western provincial island of Palawan in the Philippines. It is the site of the headquarters of the Armed Forces of the Philippines’ Western Command. MAIN TOURIST ATTRACTIONS • Puerto Princesa Subterranean River National Park – With its crystalline waters and spectacular cave formations, the Underground River is arguably Puerto Princesa’s most popular attraction. The site was declared a UNESCO World Heritage Site in 1999. The winding river is navigable by small boats that depart from Sabang Beach. • Honda Bay – Composed of several small islands with beautiful beaches, Honda Bay is the place to go for swimming, snorkeling, and beach or island-hopping. • Iwahig Penal Colony – A noteworthy example of a true correctional institution, Iwahig Penal Colony functions more as a farming community than a traditional prison. • Palawan Wildlife Rescue and Conservation Center. • Butterfly Garden. • Our Lady of the Immaculate Conception – A very beautiful church decorated in blue and white. • Palawan Museum. • PSU Museum – A small, single-room museum located inside a university building.

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