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Puerto Princesa
Puerto Princesa, capital of Palawan, is best known as the gateway to the UNESCO-listed Puerto Princesa Underground River, one of the New7Wonders of Nature, where a navigable river winds through a vast limestone cave system. Beyond the caves, the city anchors a province famed for jungle-fringed coastlines, mangroves, and jump-off points to Palawan's island-hopping circuits.
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Frequently asked questions about Puerto Princesa
How do I get to Puerto Princesa?
Puerto Princesa International Airport (PPS) is the main gateway, with direct flights from Manila and Cebu; from the airport or city center, the Underground River at Sabang is reached by a ~2-hour van or bus ride along the main access road.
How many days should I spend in Puerto Princesa?
Plan on ~2-3 days to cover the city, the Underground River day trip, and a nearby side excursion like the mangrove forest or Iwahig River, or longer if connecting onward to El Nido or other parts of Palawan.
What is Puerto Princesa known for?
Puerto Princesa, capital of Palawan, is best known as the gateway to the UNESCO-listed Puerto Princesa Underground River, one of the New7Wonders of Nature, where a navigable river winds through a vast limestone cave system. Beyond the caves, the city anchors a province famed for jungle-fringed coastlines, mangroves, and jump-off points to Palawan's island-hopping circuits.