Full Day Eco Historical Puerto Princesa City Tour Package

What's Included

Meeting and pickup

Itinerary

• Puerto Princesa City (Pass by)

  Begin with pickup from your hotel within Puerto Princesa City Proper. Meet your guide and settle into the vehicle before traveling out of the central city area toward Iwahig for the first visit of the day.

  Admission ticket free
• 1
  Iwahig Prison and Penal Farm

  Visit one of Puerto Princesa’s more unusual historical sites and discover the distinctive setting of Iwahig Prison and Penal Farm. Learn about its open penal-farm model, established during the American colonial period, and hear how farming, handicrafts, and other productive activities became associated with life within the facility. The unusual setting offers a very different perspective from a conventional prison visit.

  30 minutes • Admission ticket included
• 2
  Palawan Wildlife Rescue and Conservation Center

  Explore the wildlife-focused side of Puerto Princesa at the Palawan Wildlife Rescue and Conservation Center, commonly known as the Crocodile Farm. See crocodiles while learning about the center’s connection with crocodile conservation and Palawan’s wildlife heritage. It provides a nature-focused contrast to the historical and cultural attractions visited throughout the day.

  45 minutes • Admission ticket included
• 3
  Palawan Butterfly Ecological Garden and Tribal Village

  Discover two different sides of Palawan in one visit. Walk through the ecological garden where you can see different varieties of Palawan butterflies up close, observe them among tropical plants, and learn about their life cycle, natural habitat, and ecological importance. Continue into the Tribal Village, where you’ll have the opportunity to meet members of the Palaw’an community and learn about their traditions and way of life. See traditional dwellings, cultural displays, indigenous tools and handicrafts, and experience demonstrations introducing their customs, traditional skills, and connection with Palawan’s natural environment, adding an indigenous cultural dimension to your city tour.

  45 minutes • Admission ticket included
• 4
  Binuatan Creations

  Discover Puerto Princesa’s creative local craftmanship side at Binuatan Creations, where you can see locally produced woven handicrafts and traditional weaving techniques. Observe the craftsmanship and materials behind Palaweño products and browse the finished handicrafts available at the location. You may purchase any handicrafts or souvenirs that interest you, with all purchases at your own expense.

  30 minutes • Admission ticket included
• 5

  Continue with a running tour of Balayong People’s Park, traveling through or around the area by vehicle rather than making an extended stop. Take in views of the landscaped park, green spaces, and recreational surroundings while your guide introduces you to this more contemporary side of Puerto Princesa. This is primarily a sightseeing pass-through before continuing to the next part of your tour.

  15 minutes • Admission ticket free
• 6
  Palawan Special Battalion WW2 Memorial Museum

  Step into an important chapter of Palawan’s modern history at the World War II Museum. Explore wartime memorabilia and historical displays connected with World War II, helping you understand what Puerto Princesa and Palawan experienced during this period. The visit also provides useful historical context before you later reach Plaza Cuartel.

  30 minutes • Admission ticket included
• 7

  Continue through Puerto Princesa’s civic center on a running tour past the Provincial Capitol and Mendoza Park. Learn about the area’s connection with local civic life and the wartime history associated with Palawan hero Dr. Higinio Mendoza.

  15 minutes • Admission ticket free
• 8

  Step out of the vehicle and begin the heritage walking portion of your tour through Puerto Princesa’s historic civic district. Pass the Governor’s Residence and continue on foot through a cluster of nearby government buildings, parks, religious landmarks, and historical sites. Exploring this area on foot lets you experience the historic heart of the city more closely before continuing through the remaining heritage stops.

  20 minutes • Admission ticket free
• 9
  Princess Eulalia Park

  Visit Princess Eulalia Park as part of your heritage walking tour and discover its connection with the founding of Puerto Princesa. See the statue of Princess Eulalia, the historical marker commemorating the city’s establishment, and colorful wall art and murals around the park. Take some time to appreciate the artwork and surroundings while your guide introduces the historical significance of this important city landmark.

  10 minutes • Admission ticket free
• 10
  Immaculate Conception Cathedral

  See one of Puerto Princesa’s prominent religious landmarks during your heritage walk. Take in the cathedral and its distinctive presence within the historic district while learning about the religious heritage that forms another part of Puerto Princesa’s story. Its location also places you close to several of the city’s important historical sites.

  15 minutes • Admission ticket free
• 11
  Plaza Cuartel

  Visit one of the most solemn historical locations in Puerto Princesa. See the restored former military garrison and memorial area while learning about the American prisoners of war who were killed here during World War II. Now recognized as a National Historical Site, Plaza Cuartel preserves the memory of this significant chapter in Puerto Princesa’s wartime history.

  20 minutes • Admission ticket free
• 12

  Finish your city exploration with a visit to Palaweño Brewery or a local souvenir shop, depending on the day’s arrangements. Palaweño Brewery is particularly special as Palawan’s first craft beer brewery and identifies its founders as the first female craft beer brewers in the Philippines. Its beers are traditionally brewed in small batches, with unique recipes and locally inspired ingredients helping bring a distinctly Palawan character to its craft brews. If visiting the brewery, discover its Ayahay craft beers, learn a little about the local brewing story, and browse the available brews and products. If a souvenir shop is visited instead, browse locally inspired souvenirs, handicrafts, and products. You may purchase any available drinks, products, or souvenirs that interest you, with all purchases and tastings at your own expense.

  30 minutes • Admission ticket free
• Puerto Princesa City (Pass by)

  After the final stop, board your vehicle for the return journey to your hotel within Puerto Princesa City Proper, bringing your full-day exploration to an end. Please note: The above itinerary is for reference only and may be subject to change in terms of the order of visit. The order of attractions may vary depending on traffic, attraction operating hours, availability, local conditions, and the day’s tour arrangements.

  Admission ticket free

Additional info

• Public transportation options are available nearby
• Suitable for all physical fitness levels

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