One of the most popular destinations in Palawan, Puerto Princesa offers breathtaking views and crystal-clear beaches that would entice you to frolic around the whole day.

To do just that, here’s our guide on how you can explore Puerto Princesa like a pro and what places and activities you can enjoy.

With the COVID-19 pandemic of different variants still spreading globally, travelers must always take extra precautions to be safe.

The safety requirements will be more strict as we are traveling during the pandemic and the risk of transmitting and being infected with it is high.

When traveling to Puerto Princesa, here are some COVID-19 safety requirements to adhere to:

Both direct and connecting flights are available from any airports in the major cities in the Philippines like Manila, Cebu, Butuan, Cotabato and more to Puerto Princesa.

A flight journey from Manila to Puerto Princesa normally takes about 1 hour and 20 minutes via direct flight.

In contrast, Davao to Puerto Princesa normally takes about 5 hours and 20 minutes, Cebu to Puerto Princesa normally takes about 3 hours.

Iloilo to Puerto Princesa normally takes 3 hours and 35 minutes via connecting flights. However, depending on the routes available, the travel time may differ.

The main airport in this city is Puerto Princesa International Airport. It is located in the province of Palawan and serves the city of Puerto Princesa.

You can also take a flight from your destination and arrive at any airport from one of the cities in the province of Palawan.

Then you can either take a bus or other transportations from that city to Puerto Princesa.

Many flights are available to Puerto Princesa from any city in the Philippines, offered by many airlines like Philippines Airlines, Cebu Pacific, Cathay Airlines, Jetstar, and more.

The estimated price for a one-way trip from Manila to Puerto Princesa usually costs around PHP 1310.

However, the fares can increase slightly from PHP 1400 and higher if you travel via connecting flights.

The flight tickets also vary depending on the destination that you depart to Puerto Princesa. Also, some airlines will include separate tickets and travel tax too.

Honda Bay is one of the most popular tourist attractions in Puerto Princesa. It is a beautiful bay located on the eastern shore of the island of Palawan near Puerto Princesa City in the southwestern Philippines.

It is popular for its pristine sea, white sand beaches, vibrant coral reef and breathtaking scenery.

There are many unique islands that you can visit in Honda Bay, each with its own attraction. The first island is Starfish Island. It is home to various species of starfish of different sizes and colors.

The second island is Pandan Island. It is an oval-shaped island and offers a cottage that can be rented for picnics. It is one of the popular snorkeling and diving sites.

Next is Bat Island, this island is a sanctuary for thousands of bats.

Last but not least, don't forget to visit Henry's Reef. It is the best spot for underwater photography, and if you are lucky, you can see manta rays and other unique marine animals too.

It opens 24 hours daily. However, some attractions have their own operating hours.

The ticket price is free of charge if you visit the beach area, but there are fees for some of the facilities there.

Puerto Princesa Underground River is one of the popular natural landmarks in Puerto Princesa. It is also known as Puerto Princesa Subterranean River National Park, and it is a protected area in the Philippines.

It is a beautiful national park surrounded by serene nature, lush green forest and abundant species of plants and animals, including the protected species.

To fully explore the national park, visitors need to be aware of the weather of the region because bad weather will hinder them from fully exploring this park.

Hence, the best time to visit the Puerto Princesa Underground River is from November to May, when the waves are calmer, and the weather is dry. Avoid the wet season, which is from June to October.

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Suppose you want to see various species of colorful butterflies fluttering freely in a lovely garden. In that case, you must visit Palawan Tribal Village and Butterfly Farm.

This is one of the best attractions in Puerto Princesa because it offers two exciting landmarks in the same place.

One half is a lovely garden, home to many species of beautiful butterflies and the other half is a cultural village where you can visit, interact and learn more about the indigenous people of Palawan.

In the Butterfly Farm, you will see colorful butterflies and various species of insects, geckos, scorpions, farm animals, snakes, and crocodiles.

The guide there will explain to visitors about the animals there. You can interact with some of the animals on this farm. It is one of the best experiences, especially for children.

Then, head to the Palawan Tribal Village and learn about their history and culture. The Palawan tribe is one of the earliest tribes to have a settlement on this island.

The villagers will show you how to play with their musical instruments. You can experience how to use the blowpipes, the famous hunting tools for the Palawan tribe.

Don't forget to visit the souvenir shop inside the village too.

Palawan Tribal Village and Butterfly Farm are located in Santa Monica, Puerto Princesa. It is easily accessible by public transportations.

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