Puerto Princesa City , Philippines

Visit Puerto Princesa City

Puerto Princesa is a city located in the western provincial island of Palawan, Philippines. Its western side faces the South China Sea while in its eastern coast lays the Sulu Sea. Legend attributes the name "Puerto Princesa" to a princess-like maiden who in the early days is said to have roamed around the place on certain nights of the year.

There are so many attractions and exciting things to do in Puerto Princesa such as visiting the ''Puerto Princesa Subterranean River National Park'' - a must-see for first time visitors and tourists in Palawan. The longest navigable underground river and reputedly the most beautiful subterranean river in the world. Its main attraction is an 8.2 kilometer Underground River that winds through a spectacular cave before emptying into the South China Sea. 

 

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