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Puerto Princesa

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Information about Puerto Princesa

Puerto Princesa is an eco-tourism paradise that houses the world-famous Puerto Princesa Subterranean River National Park, a UNESCO World Heritage Site and New 7 Wonder of Nature. Visitors come to explore pristine islands, clear blue bays, and local eateries serving fresh seafood like tamilok (woodworm delicacy).

Type
City
Province
Palawan
Region
MIMAROPA Region
Island
Luzon
Area Size
2381.02
Latitude
9.75
Longitude
118.75

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Puerto Princesa Heritage Walking Tour Guide

Walking tour covering Plaza Cuartel, Immaculate Conception Cathedral, and historical bayfront sights.

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Mount Magarwak Sunrise Hike in Puerto Princesa

Beginner-friendly morning mountain trek offering 360-degree vistas over Honda Bay and lush forests.

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Festivals

Feast of the Immaculate Conception
Puerto Princesa, Palawan

Feast of the Immaculate Conception

December 8

The Feast of the Immaculate Conception is a major religious celebration in Puerto Princesa City, Pal
Puerto Princesa Foundation Day
Puerto Princesa, Palawan

Puerto Princesa Foundation Day

March 3

Puerto Princesa Foundation Day is an annual celebration commemorating the historic founding annivers
Kamarikutan Pagdiwata Arts Festival
Puerto Princesa, Palawan

Kamarikutan Pagdiwata Arts Festival

During April Full Moon

The Kamarikutan Pagdiwata Arts Festival is an annual cultural event held in Puerto Princesa City, Pa
Baragatan sa Palawan
Puerto Princesa, Palawan

Baragatan sa Palawan

June 10 - 22

The Baragatan sa Palawan is a grand, weeks-long festival celebrated in Puerto Princesa City, commemo
Pista Y Ang Kagueban
Puerto Princesa, Palawan

Pista Y Ang Kagueban

Every 3rd week of June

Pista Y Ang Kagueban is an annual massive tree-planting festival held in Puerto Princesa City, Palaw
Feast of Immaculate Conception
Puerto Princesa, Palawan

Feast of Immaculate Conception

December 7

The Feast of the Immaculate Conception is a grand religious and cultural celebration in Puerto Princ

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