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By plane
Puerto Princesa is slightly more than an hour away by plane from [wiki=b07c844628c2a9ec3593f4ff4b4f1ec1]Manila[/wiki]. Philippine Airlines [url=http://www.philippineairlines.com/],]Cebu Pacific [url=http://www.cebupacificair.com/[/url]]and Air Philippines [url=http://www.airphils.com/[/url],]Zest Air [url=http://www.zestair.com.ph/[/url]]all have daily flights from [[Manila[/url]] to Puerto Princesa. Air Philippines and Cebu Pacific also operates flights to and from Puerto Princesa to other major cities such as [wiki=1a08dbaa025ac4448ddd539bae28027a]Davao[/wiki] and [wiki=697221771a96b2e73bc8faac367930cc]Cebu City[/wiki]. SEAIR [url=http://flyseair.com/]]offers flights from Busuanga Tu/F/Su and [[El Nido[/url]] on Tu/F.
Starting from this year 2012, there are now daily connecting/return budget flights by Philippines AirAsia from Clark/Angeles City in Luzon direct to Puerto Princesa.
The airport is practically in the city centre so you can ignore the overpriced tricycles waiting in front of the arrival and catch a tricycle on the main road for a fare of 7-10 pesos per passenger.
The airport is small and can be closed at certain points in the day (e.g. between 2pm and 3pm) and there are only 2 cafes and some local eateries outside the airport, therefore don't plan to kill any time here.
As of June 2015, on departing flights you will be charged a terminal fee of either 200 pesos for domestic flights or 700 pesos for international flights. The fee is payable upon entering the departures hall, after check-in and baggage drop-off.
Air Juan flights between Puerto Princesa and Cuyo: Puerto Princesa to Cuyo 10.00 am-11.00 am day 1 / 3 / 6. Cuyo to Puerto Princesa 11.30 am-12.30 am day 1 / 3 / 6. [http://www.anino-retreat-cuyo.com/Anino_Retreat_Cuyo/Air_Juan.html]
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By ferry
2GO Travel [url=http://travel.2go.com.ph/]]has a weekly ferry to Puerto Princesa from Manila. The ferry trip is about 29 hours long.
Puerto Princesa (Palawan) to Cuyo Island
Ferry of the Montenegro Shipping Lines Departure Monday 06.00 pm / arriving Tuesday morning
Ferry A of the Milagrosa Shipping Lines Departure Thursday 03.00 pm / arriving Friday morning
Ferry B of the Milagrosa Shipping Lines Departure Sunday 03.00 pm / arriving Monday morning* since 1st November 2013 under repair
Iloilo (Panay Island) to Cuyo Island
Ferry of the Montenegro Shipping Lines Departure Saturday 08.00 am / arriving Saturday evening
Ferry A of the Milagrosa Shipping Lines Departure Monday 07.00 pm / arriving Tuesday morning
Ferry B of the Milagrosa Shipping Lines Departure Thursday 07.00 pm / arriving Friday morning* since 1st November 2013 under repair
Cuyo Island to Puerto Princesa (Palawan
Ferry of the Montenegro Shipping Lines Departure Saturday 09.00 pm / arriving Sunday morning
Ferry A of the Milagrosa Shipping Lines Departure Tuesday 03.00 pm / arriving Wednesday morning
Ferry B of the Milagrosa Shipping Lines Departure Friday 03.00 pm / arriving Saturday morning* since 1st November 2013 under repair
Cuyo Island to Iloilo (Panay Island)
Ferry of the Montenegro Shipping Lines Departure Tuesday 05.00 pm / arriving Wednesday morning
Ferry A of the Milagrosa Shipping Lines Departure Friday 05.00 pm / arriving Saturday morning
Ferry B of the Milagrosa Shipping Lines Departure Monday 05.00 pm / arriving Tuesday morning* since 1st November 2013 under repair
[http://www.philippineswindsurfing.com/windsurfing/Ferry_Schedule.html[/url]
(the timetables on the home page of Montenegro & Milagrosa are outdated and wrong)
The Milagrosa ferry from Puerto to Iloilo costs 900P (Nov 2015) for economy class. It departs at 3pm, arrives at Cuyo Island at 2pm next day; leaves at 5pm that day and finally arrives at Iloilo at 7am of the second day. You have to buy the ticket in their offices in Rizal street near the pier (5 min walking), in between Roxas and Del Pilar street. You can get off the ferry at Cuyo and walk around without having to pay an additional port fee.
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MultiCab and tricycles are the most common means to get around Puerto Princesa, and are widely available. Tricycles can be fairly limited to certain areas and may not be able to go very long distances, so ASK before boarding. Do remember to state the road name and the district (Barangay), as some roadnames are repeated. Standard tricycle fare around the city is 30 pesos if you just want to go a few streets away, or about 60-150 pesos if you are going to the outskirts (i.e., 7km away, or the place is on an unpaved road, etc). Tricycle drivers are generally nice and quote only about 50% more than the standard rate if you look foreign, so just nicely counter-offer them a fair value and they will usually accept.
As in [wiki=b07c844628c2a9ec3593f4ff4b4f1ec1]Manila[/wiki], jeepneys usually have standard routes which they ply. It costs up to P25 to go very far (example, PPC town center to Sta. Lourdes Wharf where Honda Bay is). To board, flag it down. To get off, shout "Para" (rhymes with Far and Rah).
The San Jose bus terminal is located about 7km north of the city centre. A tricycle from the station to the town centre should cost around 50P, while a jeepney will cost P13.
For touring, it would possibly be a good idea to save Puerto Princesa emergency contact numbers and arrange special transport whether it be a jeepney or, for more comfort, air-conditioned vans or AUVs. This way, you will not be subject to the hassles of public transport availability.
Cars for hire (such as taxis) are impossible to find, and traffic can be heavy, hence please take note when planning trips and flights. What Google Maps calls a 15 minute drive is likely to take about 30 minutes in smooth traffic via tricycle.
Although "clean and green" Puerto Princesa City has a bold plan for introducing electric vehicles, the city has no published or announced plan that addresses the urgent needs of pedestrians and bicycle riders. There are few pedestrian "zebra" crossings in the city and most PPC drivers do not yield to pedestrians, leaving them stranded dangerously in the middle of the street. If, in order to protect yourself from the vehicles and smoke, you can take a air-con van, but you only add to the overall traffic and pollution problem. Tourist vans and other vehicles are often parked along Rizal Avenue and other main streets blocking where pedestrians and bicycles could once safely move, but no longer can. If you wish to walk or bike in a clean, green, and safe environment in the downtown area, you should ask at the tourist office (at the airport) where such an area exists, and see what they say.
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Puerto Princesa Subterranean River National Park[url=http://www.puerto-undergroundriver.com/]]- more commonly known as the Underground River. At over 8 kilometers in length, is reputably the longest underground river in the world. With its crystalline waters and spectacular cave formations, the Underground River is possibly Puerto Princesa's most popular attraction. The site was also declared a UNESCO World Heritage site in 1999. The winding path of the river is navigable via small pumpboats that depart from Sabang Beach. Travel time from the city proper to [[Sabang (Palawan)|Sabang[/url]] is about 1.5 hours (This can take closer to 3.5 if you choose to ride in a Jeepney, since you have to wait while they deliver goods along the journey). If you are prone to car sickness you should consider using some anti-sickness pills because road is very curvy and some drivers tend to drive quite fast (or very fast).
Note. A permit is now necessary to visit the underground river and only available in Puerto Princesa, though an online system is in construction. Beware that like any other hardworking government office they finish their day at 4pm, so a permit for next day needs to be arranged before that. Travel agents normally can arrange it for you.
* Honda Bay - consisting of several islets with beautiful beaches, Honda Bay is the place to go to for swimming, snorkeling as well as beach and island hopping. Accessible via the Sta. Lourdes wharf which is 25 minutes away from the city. Pumpboats at the wharf can be hired to take visitors to the various islets on the bay. Arrive before 11am to go island hopping if you require a small boat (1-5 people) and before 2.30pm if you require a larger boat.
* Iwahig Penal Colony - a good example of a true correctional institute, the Iwahig Penal Colony is more of a farming community rather than a prison. Inmates often live with their families and are allowed to toil their farms to earn a living. Carving out handicrafts is also a common preoccupation and mahogany handcarvings are a good buy for tourists. The colony is about 35 minutes from the city center.
* Palawan Wildlife Rescue and Conservation Center formerly the Crocodile Farming Institute, and still referred to by locals as the "Crocodile Farm," is both a tourist attraction and a national research institute devoted to crocodiles. About 30 to 40 minutes from the city center, the Croc Farm also has a mini-zoo, which features some of Palawan's endemic species of wildlife. The place is open from about 8:30 AM to about 4:30 PM. At the intersection of Rizal and the National Highway, you can take a jeepney (labeled "Irawan") for P22 (Jan 2015); a tricycle carrying only one or two people will cost 100 to 150 pesos. Croc Farm Tickets cost 40p for adults and 20 for kids. You start with an guided tour of the crocs which last about 15 minutes. After that you wonder around by yourself in the endemic species area, where you have to be careful not to fall through a few rotton and crumbling wooden bridges. This is not a very well-managed wildlife area. They will try to sell you photos of you and a baby crocodile with its mouth clamped - certainly fun for the tourists, but it is dubious as to whether this is a good practice.
*Baker's Hill. In Santa Monica, a few kilometres before the Crocodile Farm. A weak and small imitation of Disneyland, with things like a Shrek treehouse. Has a bakery where you can buy things like hopia for reasonable prices. To get here, drop in Santa Monica, then take a tricycle up the road for P10 per person (or walk the 2km or so).
*Mitra's Ranch. About another km north of Baker's Hill, along the same road. Has some horses, a cafe, and also very nice views.
*Butterfly Garden with native Palawan butterflies is located about half way to the Croc Farm (above) and along the same road. Open 7 days a week from 8 to 5. Entry is 50 pesos.
*A very beautiful church that is decorated in blue and white.
*This is an old museum that is not very well maintained or labeled but which has a number of interesting pieces. It is well worth a visit on a rainy day.
*This is a one room museum located inside a university building. You should ask for specific directions at the front gate, because not everyone knows about the existence of the museum. The museum is located in one small room but is clean, organized, and well-maintained, with an enthusiastic and helpful staff member.
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Buy native products at the
Tourism Association of Souvenir Shops, they offer handicrafts made by the native tribes like manunggul or wooden jar, bulol or tisot, good harvest and carved animals. Others are tingkop (rice baskets), fish baskets, bags made from bark of a tree, native accessories, weave curtains and table mat, rattan floor mat and other assorted cashew nut delicacies.
Puerto Princesa offers good diving and is a fairly good place to take a PADI course if you plan to dive at some of the larger sites in El Nido or Coron. Moana dive centre, run by Paolo, offers PADI Open Water for 17500p. Good equipment, and pleasant instruction, with confined water dives taking place in the shallow parts of Puerto Princesa bay. Possible to see sea turtles, eels, lionfish, porcupine fish, batfish and snapper amongst others.
*Historical Place, a must see site.
*check out the plants and animal in its natural habitat.
*Home to Asia's Longest CANOPY Zipline, this 1.3 km zipline with Skywalk, butterfly farm and Jungle Survival trail, is located in the Flora and Fauna Protected Area of the Puerto Princesa Watershed area inside Barangay Irawan. This is the protected forest of the "City in a Forest" that is Puerto Princesa. Set up together with the City Govt and the Forest Canopy and Eco-Parks Corp (originally from Costa Rica), this park is the gateway to the Puerto Princesa forest. Here you can smell the thick clean air and see the majesty of the most densely populated site of endangered Palawan birds. They live free here as the park's rangers protect from logging, mining, garbage and any other activity aside from the zipline. So here you can fly over the river to see the forest of Irawan Eco-Park.
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Kalui 369 Rizal Avenue, Tel (048) 433 2580. 11:00-14:00, 18:00-22:30, closed some holidays. Amazing food and ambiance. Can get quite busy so a reservation can't hurt. Seafood is the specialty and the daily seafood special for two is P435++. Great Pinacolada for only P80.
*Kinabuch is a sports bar and grill and a magnet for tourists and other visitors. The food is really good and customers can play pool or watch live sports.
*newest Chinese restaurant in town. freshest seafood catch and a great Hong Kong chef. try out authentic Chinese cuisine.
* is a traditional chinese teashop and authentic asian cuisine restaurant. Customers can enjoy the zen and mellow setup with the fastest WiFi in town. Targeted toward touriest waiting for their flights, students group study sessions and events hosting.
They serve from scratch Thai curries, european and american meals as well as baked good, coffee, infused fruit shakes. They also serve beer and liquor.
*Great cakes (45-90p), coffee, shakes etc. They also serve food (untested). Wifi if you order
*Very good vegetarian food. Highly recommended. Friendly staff, includes wifi.
*The only beach in town. Not as clean as it used to be and no longer white or pristine. But if you want to meet some of the locals and have a few drinks (alcoholic) then it's a great place. Just walk down and buy a few beers from the take away store aand walk around the huts and you will be invited to join a group at a table. Lots of fun for an international traveler - if you have a great time then throw in some money for the table (200 peso) or buy a cheap bottle of whatever they are drinking.
*A top-notch restaurant within the top-notch hotel in Puerto Princesa. Offering sumptuous variety of seafoods and other dishes.
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Good coffee (the best in Puerto?) with a small selection of Filippino & western food. Large garden area out back. Good Wi-FI.
*Serves Japanese cuisine with fusion and variety of Filipino and American cuisine. Also available are fruit shakes, coffee & frappuccinos.
*Lotus Garden is a unique pan-asian restaurant with all original dishes from many different asian cuisines. Large portions and delicious sauces compliment any meal in this beautifully decorated, open-air, lush tropical garden setting. Dim lights, cool Asian-beats music and low Japanese tables complete the package.
*Reggae bar with a relaxed, familiar atmosphere. Beer, mixed drinks and cocktails are served. Chill in our terrace and listen to live reggae music every weekend. Good WiFi.
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Puerto Princesa has a wide range of accommodations that suit most budgets - from quaint lodges to high-end hotels and resorts.
* All rooms with air-con, hot and cold shower, cable TV, free Wi-Fi. Also offers tour assistance, massage service, vehicle rental, and laundry services. (Prostitutes are strictly prohibited). ₱500.00 fan room, ₱1,000.00-3,000.00 aircon room. (Philippine Department of Tourism accredited establishment).
* Air-con, LED TV with cable channels, hot and cold shower. Restaurant, cafe and bar.
* air-con, flat-screen TV with cable channels, safe, private toilet and bath. Room service, tour assistance, airport transfer, parking, a standby generator and free Wi-Fi.
* Air-con, TV with cable channels and shower with hot and cold water. Wi-Fi in public areas and tour assistance.
* homey rooms all equipped with air-con, cable TV, Internet access, refrigerator, and safe. Restaurant and cafe, spa and massage service, car rental, laundry/dry cleaning, and Palawan tours.
* All rooms have A/C, cable TV, intercom, and private toilet and bath. Rooftop bar and restaurant, high-speed Internet, fitness room, and massage service.
* Air-con, cable TV, and a private toilet with hot and cold shower. High-speed Internet, restaurant/café, and massage service.
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* Cosy rooms, all equipped with Air-con, cable TV and hot & cold shower, Wi-Fi. Other services include tour assistance and massage service. From ₱750.
*5 min from the airport with 18 air-con rooms.
* A/C rooms all with cableTV, a hair dryer, private toilet, bath with hot & cold water, and a balcony/deck.
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*Not the newest pension anymore but offers clean beds and quiet rooms. Not all are the same, so have a look before checking in. Friendly and helpful staff. Try the sandwich with French baguette. Wi-Fi for ₱50 (for the length of your stay)
*Family run guesthouse. Free wifi, quiet location, central, 3 min drive from the airport with free pick up if booked in advanced. Dallas Inn has a variety of rooms to choose from according to budget. Fan Doubles 600 Php, 4 bed dorm 300 Php.
Breakfast and dinner available on request with authentic Filipino dishes, Thai curries and American breakfast.
*New hotel with 86 A/C, DOT accredited rooms. Function room, ballroom, 24 hr room service, solar power water heater.
*Perhaps the best address for a monthly accomodation in the city. City location but is in a green area. Monthly rate for a 2 bedroom apartment is 15,000 pesos.
*Oro Bonita Inn has 10 furnished rooms, with hot and cold shower and offers complimentary breakfast.
*House of Rose offers a comfortable and relaxing ambience in their bungalows or semi-native style cottages. Surrounded by trees and situated a couple of meters away from the road, you could almost forget you are in the city. House of Rose also offers free wireless internet and claims to serve delectable foods at their restaurant. They also have a swimming pool and billiards table.
*Cecilia's Comfort Inn is an intimate small luxury property with a contemporary neo-Victorian architectural style.
*A quaint house with 7 big rooms, every room with its own private toilet and bath. All rooms are airconditioned with cable tv, hot and cold shower. The epitome of "home away from home". Complimentary wifi available. Arranges tours to famous destinations in Puerto Princesa City.
*Empire Suites Hotel offers rooms equipped with individually controlled inverter type air conditioning unit, LCD TV with cable channels, telephone system with NDD/IDD and multi-point heater system for hot & cold shower. Some of its facilities and services are function room, business center, airport transfer, free Wifi access in public areas, room service (until 10 pm only), 24-hour security, on-call massage services and tour and van rental arrangements.
*Holiday Suites in Palawan offers rooms equipped with free internet access, LCD TV with cable channels, telephone system with NDD/IDD, electronic keycard system, private toilet & bath with hot & cold shower. Some of its facilities and services are non smoking rooms, 24 hour security, tour assistance, laundry service, on call massage service and free use of wifi on public areas.
*All rooms have the following: fully air-conditioned rooms, flat screen TV with cable channels, free toiletries, free Wi-Fi and private toilet & bath with hot and cold shower. They also offer services like massage services (by appointment), tour booking assistance, standby generator and round-trip airport transfers.
350php/dorm ensuite WC. double room is 550/600 one/two person with shared WC. 900php for double room with WC.
50php for wi-fi, one time.
*Floral Villarosa is the winner of the Tripadvisor TravelChoice award 2015. This Hotel is a small place with 6 Rooms, a full service restaurant, swimmingpool with waterfall and a cute garden.
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[wiki=093c200785e5c1d9fb3c2e232ea81979]El Nido[/wiki] - popular yet still remote destinations on Palawan, known for snorkelling, diving and beatiful little islands. It is 6-7 hour drive from Puerto Princesa.
* [wiki=f9588593a831134fe055ae6591fcf59c]Sabang[/wiki] - visit Underground River, a UNESCO World Heritage site located roughly 50km north of Puerto Princesa. Or just relax on a white sandy beach in Sabang
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