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Unveil the Magic of Puerto Princesa, Palawan: Must-Do Experiences and Hidden Treasures Await
PUERTO PRINCESA CITY TOUR
Located on the western Philippines, Palawan Island is home to the coastal city of Puerto Princesa. This city serves as a hub for boat trips through the vast limestone caves and underground river of the diverse Puerto Princesa Subterranean River National Park. In addition to these sites, Puerto Princesa Bay features numerous dive locations, boasting an array of marine life including long-nosed dolphins, turtles, and rays.
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FIREFLY WATCHING
Puerto Princesa’s fireflies are renowned for their captivating display. This tour provides close-up access to this extraordinary natural phenomenon. A buffet dinner is served prior to embarking on an underground river boat tour. As dusk descends, the fireflies begin their synchronized lighting display. This unique spectacle is only found in Southeast Asia, where fireflies glow in unison through mangrove trees. The sight of a line of mangroves and trees illuminated by fireflies is striking, with fishermen reportedly using this phenomenon to navigate in the dark.
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UNDERGROUND RIVER
The Puerto Princesa Subterranean River National Park is a significant conservation area in the Philippines. The park showcases a distinctive karst landscape with intricate cave formations. An 8.2 km underground river directly empties into the ocean.
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HONDA BAY
Located off the eastern coast of Palawan island, near Puerto Princesa City, Honda Bay serves as a hub for various activities. The bay is dotted with numerous small islands, one of which is Arrecife Island, where a luxury resort is situated. Fisheries and recreational activities are conducted within the bay, encompassing both subsistence and commercial sectors.