10 Best Things to Do in Puerto Princesa, Philippines

Puerto Princesa is a city on Palawan Island in Philippines.

The place boasts of a wide range of attractions. Things to do include firefly watching, going down ziplines, spelunking, diving and snorkeling.

Visit Palawan Butterfly Ecological Garden and Tribal Village

Here visitors can view a variety of butterflies. A must see are the musical instruments and the hunting tools of the villagers.

This is an unique and highly enjoyable activity. Tourists get to admire the glowing fireflies as they go cruising at night along the Iwahig river.

Go Firefly Watching

This attraction is a unique kind of prison. Believe it or not there are no walls here. Inmates work in the open.

Mingle with the Inmates at Iwahig Prison and Penal Farm

The attraction is a UNESCO World Heritage Site. Take a journey along the underground river and admire the stalactite and stalagmite formations.

Explore Puerto Princesa Subterranean River National Park

Enjoy the sea breeze at this 2 km long promenade. Popular activities here include taking a leisurely stroll, admiring the sunrise as well as sunset. 

Unwind at Puerto Princesa City Baywalk Park

It is a pretty island famous for it's delicious food. Indulge in kayaking and banana rides here.

Enjoy the Food at Cowrie Island

This is the country's first national marine park. It has astounding marine diversity as well as a plethora of large marine animals.

Admire Tubbataha Reef

Escape the crowd at Nagtabon Beach

The beautiful and secluded beach has palm trees, exquisite white sand and turqouise waters.

Visit the incredible caves of the 75 feet high limestone formation. A must-do here is to have a zip-line ride that offers thrills aplenty.

Explore Ugong Rock

Have Fun at Kamia Bay Resort

It is a recent attraction home to Asia's biggest inflated water park. The resort features huge trampolines and a 40 feet tall inflatable slide.