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A WONDER OF NATURE – The Puerto Princesa Underground River is easily navigable up to 4.3 km and is reputed to be the longest navigable underground river in the world. Trained Park staff operate paddle boats take visitors to a 45 minute tour of the cave to appreciate the different rock formations. Also notable are the thousands of bats and swiftlets that inhabit the cave.
JUNGLE TREKKING – There are 8 forest formations present in the PPSRNP. An alternative 5.3 km trail from Sabang to the Underground River is designed in such a way that allows visitors to trek through the different forest formations to observe wildlife and sounds of the wilderness. For those physically fit to trek steep climbs, it is truly a rewarding experience of an athletic jungle adventure. Wildlife commonly seen are monkeys, monitor lizards and squirrels.
BIRD WATCHING - The Park is designated an Important Bird Area (IBA) and Endemic Bird Area(EBA) by Birdlife International (BI). It is a home to at least 7 wildlife species listed under Convention of Internationally Threatened and Endangered Species (CITES). It is inhabited by some 195 species of birds including all 15 endemic species of Palawan. One must start early and preferably equipped with binoculars to see the brightly colored birds of the Park. Notable are the Philippine cockatoo, Palawan peacock pheasant, Palawan hornbill, blue-napped parrot.
MANGROVE PADDLEBOAT TOUR –The tour allows visitors to experience and appreciate what old growth mangrove forest free of human intervention looks like. Visitors are also given the chance to contribute to the cause of conservation by planting mangrove saplings in designated planting areas. This project is managed and operated by local community residents.
ADVENTURE CAVING- Aside from the Underground River, the area boasts a number of cave systems worth exploring. Climbing Ugong Rock allows one to view the surrounding natural beauty. Other areas to explore include the Lions Cave and the Daylight Hole.
WHITESAND BEACHES – The shoreline of the PPSRNP comprises some of the island’s most beautiful and pristine 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.
ETHNOGRAPHIC MUSEUM – Learn more about the culture of Batak and Tagbanua, two of the indigenous cultural groups found within the PPSRNP by visiting the Ethographic Museum. Briefings and information materials about the Park could also be availed at the museum.