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Puerto Princesa City, capital of the last frontier is accessible by air with at least 12 daily flights from Manila and from Cebu City. Puerto Princesa City could also be reached by boat with voyages scheduled twice a week from Ilo-ilo City. From Puerto Princesa, the Park could be accessed by land thru a concrete road. It usually takes 1 and 1/2 hours by air-conditioned shuttle vans and 2 and 1/2 by public jeeps for the 76 km trip.

When to go
The Park is open to the public the whole year round, however the best time to visit is from January to June when the weather is drier making it easier to enjoy and appreciate the beauty of mother nature. Tours to the Underground River may be cancelled any day to meteorological conditions .

Park Entry
A carrying capacity is implemented to protect and conserve the Underground River for the benefit of the future generations. A No Permit, No Entry policy is strictly enforced at the Park. All persons are required to secure a Visitor Entry Permit before entering the Park.

EDWARD S. HAGEDORN
City Mayor

For Information and Bookings, please visit or contact us at:

underground river booking office

No. 350 Rizal Avenue Brgy. Bancao-Bancao Puerto Princesa City 5300, Philippines Telefax (048) 434-2509 Tel. (048) 723-0904 Email: info@puerto-undergroundriver.com undergroundriver_ppsrnp@yahoo.com Website: www.puerto-undergroundriver.com

The Puerto Princesa Subterranean River National Park (PPSRNP) is one of the most important protected areas of the Philippines. It is located in the Midwest coast of Palawan, some 76 km northwest of Puerto Princesa City. It was designated as a national park on March 26, 1971 at 3,901 hectares by virtue of Proclamation No. 835. To ensure long-term viability, the area of the Park was expanded to 22,202 hectares based on Proclamation No. 212 signed on November 16, 1999. The PPSRNP features a spectacular limestone or karst landscape. It contains an 8.2 km long underground river that flows directly to the sea. The lower half of the river is backish and subject to the oceans tide. A subterranean river that directly flows into the sea, and the associated tidal influence makes it the most unique natural phenomenon of its type to exist. The discovery of crystal and egg shape rock formations, 11 minerals, and a 20 million year old Miocene age Serenia fossil in the cave further add to its scientific value. These exceptional characteristics contributed to the Puerto Princesa Underground River being declared as one of the New 7 Wonders of Nature. The PPSRNP contains a full mountain to sea ecosystems and protects forests which are among the most significant in Asia. It represents 8 of 13 forest formations found in the region. More than 800 plants species have been identified including 290 tress that are dominated by dipterocarp species. These forests serve as natural habitat to numerous species of endangered, rare and endemic wildlife. At least 165 birds, 30 mammals, 19 reptiles and 10 amphibian species have been recorded in the park. In the coastal area, mangroves, sea grass beds and coral reef are also found. In recognation of the PPSRNPs globally significant natural value, the PPSRNP was inscribed to the United Nations Education, Scientific and Cultural Organizations (UNESCO) List of World Heritage Sites on December 4, 1999. Inscription on the list confirms the outstanding universal value of the Park and its well integrated state of conservation. Management of the PPSRNP was transferred to the City Government of Puerto Princesa in December 1992. It has the distinction of being the first national park devolved and successfully managed by a Local Government Unit. It is managed by the City thru a Protected Area Management Board (PAMB), multi-sector body that provides policy direction and other oversight functions. It is a model for effective protected area management and sustainable tourism in the Philippines. The Puerto Princesa Subterranean River National Park is a source of pride, and a key element in the identity of the people of Puerto Princesa in particular, and of the Philippines as a whole. The conservation of the Park is a symbol of commitment by the Filipino people in the global efforts to conserve out natural heritage.

Points of Interest
Wonder of Nature - The Puerto Princesa Underground River is one of the few such caves which the general public can easily experience and enjoy. It is navigable up to 4.3 km. and is reputed to be the longest navigable underground river in the World. Park operated paddle boats take visitors for 1 hour tour of the cave to appreciate the different rock formations as well as the thousand of bats and swiflets that inhabit the cave. Tours are scheduled daily except during extreme weather conditions. jungle trekking - For those who are physically prepared to endure the mountainous terrain, an alternative 5.3 km long trail from Sabang to the entrance of the Underground River is a challenge. The trail is designed in such a way that it allows visitors to trek into the different forests formations to observe wildlife and sounds of the wilderness. It is truly a rewarding experience of an athletic jungle adventure. The trail is open from 8:00 am to 3:00 pm daily. Hiking shoes, drinking water and insect repellant are recommended. wildlife watching - The PPSRNP is inhabited by endangered, endemic and rare wildlife species. It is designated an Important Bird Area (IBA) and Endemic Bird Area (EBA) by Birdlife International (BI). At least 165 birds have been recorded including all 15 endemic bird species of Palawan. One must start early and preferably equipped with binoculars to see the brightly colored bird species of the Park. Notable are the Philippine cockatoo, Palawan peacock pheasant, Palawan hornbill, and Blue-napped parrot. Other commonly seen wildlife are the macaques, and monitor lizards. mangrove Forest Tour - This activity is a community based sustainable eco-tourism project initiated by the Park Management. Tour the Sabang River on board paddle boats to observe mangrove forest and appreciate what an ecosystem free of human intervention looks like. Visitors are also give an chance to contribute to conservation by planting mangrove saplings in designated areas. Whitesand Beaches - The shoreline comprises some of the islands most pristine and beautiful beaches. Most popular are the Sabang beach, Panaguman beach, and Marta Fe beach. The cool and crystal waters make it ideal for swimming and enjoying the sun. Adventure Caving - Aside from the Underground River, the PPSRNP boasts a number of cave systems worth exploring. Climbing Ugong rock allows one to view the spectacular karst formations and surrounding natural beauty. Other areas to explore include the Lions cave, Daylight hole and the Kawili cave. Ethnographic Museum - For display, exhibit and presentation of history and culture of the Batak and Tagbanua, two of the indigenous cultural groups present in the Park, visit the Ethnographic Museum located at the Park Visitor Center. Briefings and printed information could also be availed at the center.