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Step 55/60: Philippines - Puerto Princesa...

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How I got here ?

Price: €

Traveling time: 2 hours

From Kota Kinabalu (Cebu Pacific).

Tips & Tricks

  • With 4 people it's half the price going to Honda Bay yourself, than with a tour.
  • Sunscreen!!! On those sandbanks in Honda Bay you'll burn easily!

Things to see

Puerto-Princesa Subterranean River 6 /10
- €
Puerto-Princesa Subterranean River photo by Jantine De jong

User's opinion
It's now called a World Wonder, but to me it was just a dark long cave with water running through it. Nothing special really. You'll see some bats, monkeys and swallows. We didn't go far enough to see some bigger halls/caves. Included in the tour is lunch and a few hours on a beach nearby.
Honda Bay 7 /10
- €
Honda Bay photo by Jantine De jong

User's opinion
A bay with little islands... Tours go here, but it's way cheaper taking a cyclo to the Sta. Lourdes Warf and charter a boat with a few people! You can go to Snake Island, but lots of tourists here! Pandang Island is bigger, but quieter. Nice view when the water subsides and all the sandbanks pop up!

Practical

Banwa art house 9/10
Price 5 €
Address

Liwanag Street
Puerto Princessa, Palawan

User's opinion:

Perfect little 'home stay'. Just a few rooms, amazing living room with plants surrounding the veranda and art everywhere! Also nice food and friendly owners!


Kinabuch grill & bar 9/10
Price - €
Address

Rizal Avenue
Puerto Princesa

User's opinion:

Best sizzling beef I've ever tasted! Slightly on the 'expensive' side (compare to other places), but definitely worth it!