Once you've bought a plane ticket to Puerto Princesa, Palawan, Philippines and reserved a room at a resort like Citystate Asturias Hotel Palawan, the next thing you should do is plan your itinerary. And if you intend to witness the natural beauty of the place, you no longer have to go through the trouble of searching the Internet for the best ways to do this. We've already listed them for you in this article.
1. Dive into the deep
The majestic Sulu Sea, which surrounds the island province, holds some of the most precious dive sites in the world. And here, the 130,028-hectare Tubbataha Reef is the best underwater paradise you'll see. Since its discovery in the late 1970s, it has gained admiration among many, and was even declared as a UNESCO World Heritage Site in 1993. From your hotel in Puerto Princesa, you have to travel a good 150-km distance to reach its location. This might seem too much, but everything you'll witness when you finally dive in will definitely compensate.
2. Boat your way into a cave
Another UNESCO World Heritage Site, which was recently proclaimed as among The New 7 Wonders of the World, also awaits you. Puerto Princesa Subterranean River was established as a National Park in 1971 with the aim of protecting and preserving one of the most impressive cave systems on earth. Here, you will be introduced to a spectacular limestone mountain, an 8.2-km underground river, and a Sirenia fossil that dates back to 20 million years ago.
3. Hop from one island to the next
When speaking of island-hopping in Palawan, the first thing that comes to the minds of most travelers is Honda Bay. From your Puerto Princesa accommodation, you have to head to the eastern coast of the city, hop on a boat, and go on a 45-minute travel to get to its site.
4. Go spelunking
If you're up for a more physically challenging venture during your vacation, then spelunking in Ugong Rock should be next on your checklist. Although it is not a very difficult cave to squeeze into, you still have to make sure that you are fit enough before you decide to give it a try. For one, the people managing caving sessions in Ugong Rock now require guests to have their blood pressures taken before letting them in. All in all, it will take you about 40 minutes to finish the climb, and what awaits you at the summit is a rewarding view of the city from an altitude of around 350 m.
5. Hang on a zip-line
One of the longest zip-lines in the Asia can be found in the city, and it is, without doubt, an attraction that you must not miss during your island holiday. The 800-m Sabang X Zipline lets you whizz glide through the air as you admire the vista of the Subterranean River National Park. And what's waiting for you at the end — an unspoiled stretch of white sand — is also something to look forward to. If staying at Citystate Asturias Hotel Palawan, you can simply approach the staff to inquire about how you can get to the famed destination.
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