Puerto Princesa City in 3 days

A 3-day plan built from the See, Do and Eat listings in Wikivoyage's Puerto Princesa guide. The stops are in an order that keeps each day close together. Check the hours and prices before you go.

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Day 1

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Morning Puerto Princesa Subterranean River National ParkAt over 8 km in length, it is claimed to be the longest underground river in the world. With its crystalline waters and spectacular cave formations, the Underground River is possibly Puerto Princesa's most popular attraction. The site was also declared a UNESCO World Heritage site in 1999. The…Directions —

Late morning Ugong RockA 75-foot (22-m) limestone formation in the middle of farmlands and karst forests located near the Underground River. Main activities in the site include spelunking and zip line.Directions —

Lunch Carpe Diem Villas & Resort RestaurantOpen-air restaurant set in a tropical garden inside Carpe Diem Villas & Resort. Serves French-inspired dishes alongside Filipino and international options, with a daily breakfast buffet, à-la-carte lunch and dinner, and cocktails. Open to both hotel guests and outside visitors. Walk-ins are…Directions ₱750

Afternoon Honda BayConsisting of several islets with beautiful beaches, Honda Bay is the place to go to for swimming, snorkeling as well as beach and island hopping. Accessible via the Sta. Lourdes wharf which is 25 minutes away from the city. Pumpboats at the wharf can be hired to take visitors to the various…Directions —

Day 2

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Morning Butterfly GardenWith native Palawan butterflies is about half-way to the Croc Farm (above) and along the same road. Open 7 days a week from 8AM to 5PM. Entry is . Hours: Daily 8:30AM-5PM.Directions —

Late morning Palawan Wildlife Rescue and Conservation CenterFormerly the Crocodile Farming Institute, and still referred to by locals as the "Crocodile Farm," is a tourist attraction and a national research institute devoted to crocodiles. About 30 to 40 minutes from the city center, the Croc Farm also has a mini-zoo, which features some of Palawan's…Directions —

Lunch Kinabuchs Grill and BarA sports bar and grill and a magnet for tourists and other visitors. The food is really good and customers can play pool or watch live sports.Directions —

Afternoon Iwahig Penal ColonyA good example of a true correctional institute, the Iwahig Penal Colony is more of a farming community rather than a prison. Inmates often live with their families and are allowed to toil their farms to earn a living. Carving out handicrafts is also a common preoccupation and mahogany…Directions —

Day 3

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Morning Our Lady of Immaculate ConceptionA very beautiful church that is decorated in blue and white.Directions —

Late morning Rizal AvenuePuerto Princesa's main commercial strip where one can find various shops, banks, restaurants, and budget inns.Directions —

Lunch Ima's Vegetarian RestaurantVery good vegetarian food. Highly recommended Price: Main dishes around.Directions —

Afternoon White BeachThe only beach in town. Not as clean as it used to be and no longer white or pristine. But if you want to meet some of the locals and have a few drinks (alcoholic) then it's a great place. Just walk down and buy a few beers from the take away store and walk around the huts and you will be invited…Directions —

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