Puerto Princesa Half Day City Tour Feel and Live Like a Local

What's Included

Meeting and pickup

Itinerary

• 1
  Puerto Princesa City Baywalk Park

  A long, paved seaside promenade along Sandoval Street beside Puerto Princesa Bay where locals and visitors stroll, jog, or just relax by the water. It’s often compared to Manila Bay’s promenade but with cleaner air, a calmer vibe, and scenic views.

  10 minutes • Admission ticket free
• 2
  Plaza Cuartel

  During the Japanese occupation (1942–1945), the Plaza was used as a prison camp for captured Allied soldiers. On December 14, 1944, fearing an Allied return, Japanese forces forced about 150 American prisoners of war (POWs) into tunnels beneath the Plaza and killed them by fire and other brutal methods — an atrocity known today as the Palawan Massacre. Only 11 prisoners survived by escaping and swimming to freedom. It stands as a somber reminder of the horrors of war and serves both as an educational site for visitors and a place of reflection for local communities and descendants of those affected.

  10 minutes • Admission ticket free
• 3
  Immaculate Conception Cathedral

  The first Catholic Mass in Puerto Princesa was celebrated at this site on March 10, 1872 by Fray Ezequiél (Exequiel) Moreno, an Augustinian Recollect missionary, just days after Spanish explorers arrived in the area. He established the parish under the patronage of the Immaculate Conception of the Blessed Virgin Mary.

  30 minutes • Admission ticket free
• 4
  Mitra's Ranch

  Breathtaking Views: The ranch sits atop Sta. Monica Heights, offering sweeping vistas over the city, lush hills, and the Sulu Sea / Honda Bay—especially beautiful at sunrise or sunset.

  30 minutes • Admission ticket free
• 5
  Baker's Hill

  Baker’s Hill is a family‑friendly mini park and bakery perched on Mitra Road in Barangay Sta. Monica, just outside Puerto Princesa City. It started as a simple local bakery known for its hopia (a Filipino sweet pastry) The bakery itself and small souvenir stalls sell freshly baked treats perfect for pasalubong, including hopia, pastel breads, and sweet goodies. Many visitors buy boxes of hopia and pastries to take home.

  30 minutes • Admission ticket free
• 6
  Palawan Butterfly Ecological Garden and Tribal Village

  The garden showcases various tropical butterfly species fluttering in a landscaped enclosure, giving you a chance to observe them up close. The site also features a Palaw’an Tribal Village, where indigenous community members share traditional crafts, music, hunting tools, survival skills, and cultural practices.

  1 hour • Admission ticket included
• 7
  Binuatan Creations

  Binuatan Creations is not just a souvenir stop — it’s a living workshop where tradition meets tourism, offering insight into Palawan’s weaving heritage, hands‑on craft experiences, and meaningful local souvenirs that support community artisans.

  30 minutes • Admission ticket free
• 8

  Running tour; Named after the local medium‑sized trees with pink‑to‑white blossoms that bloom around March–April, similar to Japan’s sakura. Will also stop at Chaolong House to experience a local cuisine. unique Filipino adaptation of Vietnamese pho that became popular when Vietnamese refugees introduced their cuisine to the city in the late 1970s. In Palawan, it’s known for its savory, slightly sweet beef or pork broth. (Guest expense-optional)

  30 minutes • Admission ticket free
• 9

  One of Puerto Princesa’s most popular one-stop souvenir and pasalubong shopping hubs.

  30 minutes • Admission ticket free

Additional info

• Public transportation options are available nearby
• Infants are required to sit on an adult’s lap
• Not recommended for travelers with spinal injuries
• Not recommended for travelers with poor cardiovascular health
• Suitable for all physical fitness levels

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