What to Do/See in Puerto Princesa
One of the most popular destinations in the Philippines both for foreigners and Filipinos is Puerto Princesa because of its many tourist attractions and the many things to do. This is probably why most of us find ourselves looking for cheap accommodation to this lovely destination come vacation time. Below is a list of attractions in Puerto Princesa and the activities you may take interest in:
Check out the Underground River.
Joining the prestigious list of Seven Wonders of Nature and certified as a UNESCO World Heritage Site, the Puerto Princesa Underground River is dubbed as the world’s longest underground river that is connected straight to the sea. Marvel at the stalactites and stalagmites as you pass through them on the tour aboard a paddle boat inside the cave and be wowed by its natural beauty
Swim and snorkel with the Honda Bay Island Tour.
The Honda Bay Island Hopping Tour will allow you to explore and visit numerous beaches and islands that are ideal for swimming and snorkelling including Cowrie Island, Luli Island, Marufinas Beaches, Nagtabon Beaches, Napsan Beaches, Pandan Island, Panaguran Beaches and Starfish Island. Didn’t pack any gear with you? Not to worry for snorkelling gear including lifevests are readily available for rent wherever you go!
Try out exotic food.
Kinabuch’s Grill & Bar is a famous restaurant in Puerto Princesa known for serving exotic food called “Tamilok”, a.k.a. wood worms. Kinabuch can be found in one of the many dining places lined up at the Puerto Princesa Baywalk. The wood worms is a bit slimy and has quite a bit of an aftertaste resembling leaves. One may also try eating crocodile sisig, which actually tastes good.
Visit wildlife.
While staying at Puerto Princesa, you might also want to check out the crocodiles and other cold-blooded reptiles at the Palawan Wildlife Rescue and Conservation Centre or otherwise known as Crocodile Farm. The centre also features a mini-zoo where you can visit the other wildlife.
Buy handwoven products.
While discovering the city, you might come and see weavers hailing from Binuatan and Rurungansa Tubod actually doing their work at their shops. Buy some of their hand woven products including purses, bags and lamps and take pride in the knowledge that the products are made from Palawan’s indigenous fibers and freshly woven by one of the women at the shop.
Get a cheap hotel accommodation.
Of course, before you go and visit other places to go to in Puerto Princesa, your first concern should be to get a cheap hotel accommodation which can allow you to have more budget for visiting tourist attractions and enjoying more activities with your loved ones. Good thing, Supreme Deals Manila is currently offering an excellent Puerto Princesa package for 2 persons for 3 days and 2 nights that comes with daily breakfast, roundtrip airport transfers and a tour of the underground river. Check out their travel packages on Puerto Princesa now!
