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Puerto Princesa Palawan
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Puerto Princesa is the gateway to the magnificent natural attractions of the island, and the center of government, commerce and trade.
Amidst Puerto Princesa's rugged landscape, you will witness breath-taking sights, lush rainforests, hots springs and waterfalls.
You will also be surrounded by pristine white sand beaches, beautiful seas, mangrove swamps, and towering limestone cliffs.
Its hilly terrain is dotted with trees and is home to a wide variety of colorful wildlife and rare fish, flower and bird species such as the Palawan Pheasant Peacock and Philippine Cockatoo. The Palawan Peacock Pheasant is considered to be the most beautiful of the peacock species.
Puerto Princesa Palawan is famous for its unique tourist attractions, most notably for: Puerto Princesa Subterranean River National Park, its crocodile farms and dive spots.
The Puerto Princesa Subterranean River National Park is a World Heritage Site. This natural wonder features an 8.2 kilometer navigable underground river, which is reputed to be the longest in the world.
The river winds through a spectacular cave under rugged limestone and marble cliffs, and empties into the South China Sea.
Irawan Crocodile Farm in Puerto Princesca Palawan houses over a thousands of crocodiles including the two rarest crocodile species in the country - the Philippine crocodile and the saltwater crocodile - believed to have been around for more than 200 million years.
Among these beautiful islets are Crowie, Pandan, Bat Island, Lu-Li Island, Snake Island, Starfish Island and many more.
Each island is excellent for swimming, snorkelling and diving.
For a glimpse into Palawan's rich historical past, culture and heritage, don't miss the Puerto Princesa Palawan National Museum.
The museum showcases rare archaeological and ethnological collections including jars, porcelain, hunting tools of by ancestral man; musical instruments, brassware and artifacts from Tabon Caves, and antique wares found in Cuyo that date back to the Spanish era.
A smaller collection of archeological artifacts and prehistoric diggings - fossils and crude tools of ancient man - are also on display at the Palawan State College Museum.
For an exciting encounter with Palawan tribes, make sure you visit the Tribal Ancestral Domain Claims of Cabayugan and Kayasan.
Not only will you get to learn about the tribes' way of life, but you'll also be treated to the awe-inspiring panoramic views of the Ulugan Bay and the waterfalls of "Princesa and Tampurok" as you trek the trails in Cabuyan and Kayasan.
The trekking trip could take 1-2 days so pack your bags and get ready for a once in a lifetime close encounter with nature.
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