Tourism operations in the city are highly organized. The guides are professionally trained, itineraries thoughtfully composed, and boatmen compliant to both environmental and security guidelines. While it is possible to pull a DIY in Puerto Princesa to lower the costs, most tourists just avail of packaged tours for a more convenient, hassle-free experience.
A half-day tour that will show you around some attractions within the city. Tour operators’ price tag on this tour is at P700 per person.
The Puerto Princesa itinerary usually includes the following:
- Palawan Wildlife Rescue and Conservation Center. Formerly known as Crocodile Farming Institute. There are two types of crocodiles here: the Saltwater Crocodile or Indo-Pacific Crocodile (Crocodylus Porosus) and the Philippine Freshwater Crocodile or Mindoro Crocodile (Crocodylus Mindorensis).
- Plaza Cuartel. Plaza Cuartel is the site of Palawan Massacre. The tunnels were where 150 American prisoners of war were kept during World War II. But on December 14, 1944, the Japanese decided to kill them all by burning them alive. Many perished but eleven prisoners were able to survive and escape the mass execution.
- Mitra’s Ranch. Owned by the family of the late Senator Ramon Mitra, this piece of land is perched on Sta Monica Heights, which offers a stunning view of the city.
- Bakers’ Hill. Pasalubong stop!
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Contact: (+63)0917-593-8887(globe)/(+63)0919-594-3122(smart)
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