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Pro
beaches, jungle, waterfalls, nature, cleanliness and low crime rate
Con
have to go via Cebu or Manila to visit other parts of the country.
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COME TO THE LAST FRONTIER---YOU WON'T REGRET IT !!!
davidjo Says: If you ever happen to be around when Manny Pacquioa is having a world title fight the Coliseum will be open to all. Entrance is free to watch the fight on a big screen. Also there are occasionally PBA (basketball) matches here as well as live bands, so check the schedule out...
davidjo Says: Tour companies offer trips in Puerto Princesa Bay o watch dolphins at play. Half day trips cost in the region of 900 pesos per person and although i have never taken the trip i have heard that there are plenty of dolphins to see.
Palawan Special Battalion WW2 Memeotial Museum
davidjo Says: This museum just opened in Dec 2011 and is privately owned by a local resident who is a keen historian. Many exhibits were donated from locals in the city, and there are several exhibit rooms, each on a different theme, such as the USA, the Japanese, the British and Russian...
1 Review and 141 Opinions This place is located in Manalo St. , not far from the airport and is owned by a French guy who...
1 Review and 123 Opinions our one night stay in the hotel was quite pleasant.except for one instance of miscommunicaion where...
davidjo Says: Leslies Palawan Tropical Hotel, Resort and Restaurant serves a buffet every day, but since Dampa opened up next door business has taken a downturn, but the buildings are good and has more ambience and character than the competitor next door. It is located on Mitra road with...
DAMPA RESTAURANT: POPULAR PLACE
davidjo Says: This new restaurant owned by the Commodore who has his mansion next door opened up recently and is located in Mitra Road, a few kms out of town. There is live seafood to choose from and they will cook it for you, the style you request. At night there is live music and...
davidjo Says: This restaurant is in a hidden spot near the city Coliseum and is run by a very nice girl who is a wonderful cook. The menu is not extensive but serves delicious Indian curries as well as chapatis, nan bread and chutney. There are also a few Thai dishes on the menu. The...
CHAI MIKE'S BAKERY: get your fill here
davidjo Says: Get a couple of Chinese empanadas at this small stall near the intersection of Rizal Avenue and Burgos Street. Mike, a Taiwanese guy started his food outlet a couple of years ago and gets up early to prepare his delicious empanadas that come with tasty fillings such as tuna,...
CHEF TAN'S KITCHEN: EXCELLENT CHINESE
davidjo Says: Doesn't look much from the outside but inside you will be served delicious food at reasonable prices. Chef Tan came from a big hotel in Manila and brought his wonderful cuisine here. They have tables with the revolving tray in the middle and we usually come here on special...
RENE'S SAIGON: DELICIOUS VIETNAMESE
davidjo Says: Rene has operated this place for around 20 years and is still providing tasty Vietnamese meals. It is a simple place where you can sit inside the native restaurant or outside where there are a few tables. They are quite busy at lunchtime and closed on Mondays. Try the...
GYPSY ART CAFE: ACOUSTIC MUSIC NIGHTLY
davidjo Says: This is owned by the owner of Kamarikutan which closed down some time ago, but the new business venture seems to be better than the previous. There is acoustic music every night and a wonderful selection of asian food on the menu, as well as some mexican. The prices are...
KATABOM: LIVE ACOUSTICS and CHEAP BEER
davidjo Says: Here you can enjoy live acoustic guitar playing each night while you enjoy your meal. Good food at a reasonable price. We visited Katabom last night again and really enjoyed ourselves so now i update this posting. The place opens up around 5 pm and beers are at a ridiculous...
davidjo Says: ROROBUS have started trips from Puerto Princesa to El Nido, and there are many trips each day, leaving early morning until late evening. The buses are green and by far the best buses on the island and the cost of the journey is 450 pesos.
davidjo Says: There are normally 3 boats a week that leave Puerto Princesa for Iloilo in Panay, anf they all stop at Cuyo. The Milagrosa Line leaves PPC at 15.00 on Thursdays and Sundays, arriving in Cuyo at 7 am but it will not continue the journey to Iloilo until 5 pm which gives you...
davidjo Says: I am pleased to inform everyone that the new Robinsons Shopping Mall was opened yesterday with supermarket, department store , food court and many other outlets. It is located at km 4 on the highway north
davidjo Says: In Puerto Princesa there are day trips offered for a visit to this resort, which made history ten years ago as there was a major kidnapping there. The tours offered include pick up from your hotel, transfer to Sta Lourdes pier and boat to the island. The cost covers a picnic...
Some things to see on the road south
davidjo Says: After passing the tourist attractions of The Butterfly Farm (km 7), Orb and Zip Line (km 9), Crocodile Farm (km 11), Eco Park (km11) Iwahig Penal Colony (km 18) and the Fire Fly Watching (km 23) then you will see fewer tourists, but there are some scenic spots. At around...
davidjo Says: At Santa Lucia Sub Colony at Iwahig Penal farm there is a shooting club at the range, which is located at around km 26 on the southern highway, just before a bridge. You will see the sign for the sub colony on the right, just go in to the guard house which is 100m from the...
davidjo Says: The sports arena is located 5 kms out of town near the City Hall and anybody can use this, so if you feel like an early morning jog join the locals by jogging around the track. Sometimes there are students sports meets here and there will be many snack bars, and stalls...
davidjo Says: Every year there are 17 qualifying runs that culminates in the big race in Manila. It is sponsored by Milo and you pay 100 pesos to enter and you will get a free t-shirt. As well as the 20km and 10km race for the serious runners young children run 3kms then there is several...
davidjo Says: The Baragatan is held every year to celebrate the founding Anniversary of the Palawan Government and many events are held in and around the Capitol Building. This year it will be held from 17th - 23rd June. All the municipalities of Palawan come together and have a huge...
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PALAWAN - When i visited Palawan as a tourist i realised i had found a special place. The plane flew over the islands off of the north, over El Nido, Port Barton then across the island over Honda Bay before...
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Q: Hi, folks! This will be the first time my family and I will be going to PP. scenario: We'll be going there this Oct., for...
A: 1 Allow 30 minutes to get to Santa Lourdes where the boat station is for Honda Bay. " not sure when it opens but it is certainly open by 7am There you will find a list...
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When i visited Palawan as a tourist i realised i had found a special place. The plane flew over the islands off of the north, over El Nido, Port Barton then across the island over Honda Bay before...
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inside the underground river was a total darkness. there's no way you can ever get to anywhere there without a light (small flash lights won't work though . . it has to be the type that you can use......
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Truly an Amamzing Wonder of Nature
As we disembark the plane at Puerto Princesa Airport, our eyes endlessly feasted on the amazing wonder of Palawan. Interestingly, while we seem to be in a paradise island, our adventure was on a fast...
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Palawan... truly a nature lover's paradise!
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Puerto Princesa, Palawan Experience
Puerto Princesa (meaning Princess of Ports) is a bustling industrious city. Its main source of income is tourism and agriculture.
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