Puerto Princesa, Administrative capital in Palawan, Philippines
Description
Puerto Princesa serves as the capital of Palawan province on the island of the same name in western Philippines. The city covers a large area that extends from coastal zones to forested hills and mountain ranges inland.
History
Spanish colonists founded the settlement on March 4, 1872, naming it after a Spanish princess. By 1883 the place had developed into a functioning town with administrative structures.
Culture
The name honors Princess Eulalia of Spain and today connects to a community shaped by both ocean and jungle surroundings. Visitors experience a mix of Filipino traditions and the heritage of various immigrant groups, visible in markets and restaurants throughout the area.
Practical
Travelers reach the place through the international airport connecting to major Philippine cities, or via passenger ferries at the main port. The city serves as a base for excursions to different natural areas and islands in the surrounding region.
Did you know?
The local government runs a bay protection program that includes regular coastal cleanups and environmental education. This initiative brings residents and visitors together to maintain marine ecosystems around the shoreline.
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Puerto Princesa River
55 km
Iwahig Prison and Penal Farm
9.3 km
Puerto Princesa Subterranean River National Park
53.6 km
Sabang
53.4 km
Plaza Cuartel historical marker
1.6 km
Palawan Special Battalion WW-II Memorial Museum
1.5 km
Museum of Palawan
751 mIwahig Penal Colony historical marker
9.1 kmPuerto Princesa Cathedral
1.5 km
Higinio A. Mendoza historical marker
724 m
Cowrie Island
11.4 kmAnepahan Peaks
34 kmCaruray Beach
70.2 kmSt. Paul Subterranean River National Park
54.2 kmLasgas Beach
68.7 kmDeans Head
41.3 kmUnderground River
51.2 kmAntonio Bautista Golf Course
2.4 kmAviary
7.6 kmPalawan Butterfly Ecological Garden and Tribal Village
6.3 kmMooring Buoy PP
2.7 kmWaterfalls Entrance
54 kmHundred Caves
39.9 kmMother Tree
18.5 kmSalvacion River Camp and Firefly Watching
22.8 kmPalawan Wildlife Rescue and Conservation Center
8.6 kmCartoon Character Statues
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