Wednesday, February 28, 2018

A Tourist's Compact Guide to Palawan's Top Attractions


We're taking you on a trip down Puerto Princesa, so by the time you set foot on a Palawan beach resort, the locale's nooks won't be as strange to you. If you want to know more about the city's top tourist attractions, then keep on reading. After all, you can't go wrong with trying to know more about a place that possesses so much character.

1. Palawan Wildlife Rescue and Conservation Center
This wildlife facility features a crocodile farm and a mini-zoo that features various species endemic to Palawan.

2. Plaza Cuartel
This historical site gives travelers a glimpse of the second World War. A bronze marker that contains the name of eleven prisoners of war who managed to survive a massacre is found in the plaza.

3. Immaculate Conception Cathedral
Just across Plaza Cuartel stands this magnificent edifice that was built during the Spanish era. Unlike the old churches in some parts of the country that is made of limestone, this cathedral is predominantly made of cement.

4. Mitra's Ranch
Set in the hill of Sta. Monica Heights, this place is famous for the triangular-shaped mansion built in the middle of a spacious picnic grounds. The ranch commands a panoramic view of Honda Bay.

5. Honda Bay
A 45-minute drive from the city proper will bring you to the port of Honda Bay. This is home to various virgin islands like Pandan Island, Starfish Island, Cowrie Island, and Luli Island.

6. Dos Palmas Island Resort Philippines
This all-inclusive Palawan resort offers day tours for tourists. In here, you can engage in water sports, commune with nature, or simply partake in scrumptious food.

7. Ugong Rock
Those who love thrilling adventures will surely enjoy a trip to this place that offers activities like ziplining, spelunking, and trekking.

8. Puerto Princesa Subterranean River National Park
Considered as a UNESCO World Heritage Site, this world-renowned attraction features an amazing limestone or karst landscape with the most complex cave system.

Whether you've been to Puerto Princesa several times, or it's your first time to explore it, the city is truly a remarkable place to discover. So, while booked in a Palawan beach resort, keep this guide in mind for a vacation that is truly unforgettable.

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