CITY OF PUERTO PRINCESA.

There are several theories as to the source of “ Puerto Princesa” legends attributes it to the appearance at certain time of the year of a princess with a rare beauty who would roam around the bay at night. Others insist the name was derived from the geographic value of the place as a port, being naturally protected by inclement of weather all year round and sufficient in depth to allow ships of all sizes to anchor. It is truly a “ Princess of Ports”, or in Spanish “Puerto Princesa”.

 
 

PUERTO PRINCESA SUBTERRANEAN RIVER  of NATIONAL PARK  

Deep cavern with rugged limestone and marble cliffs of Mt. St. Paul flows the Underground River. It is the special features of the park. Known as one of the world’s wonders, it is a river inside the cave running 8 kms. In length. Outside the river’s mouth is a beautiful lagoon that teem with fish.Located in the westcoast of  Puerto Princesa, it is 81 kms. Away from the city and can be reached within 3 hours of land travel passing Brgy. Cabayugan to Sabang then 10 – 15 minutes pump boat ride from from Sabang to Underground River, or a 1 ½ to 2 hours hike passing through monkey trail.

 

Palawan Island
The name “Palawan” – most probably - was given by the Chinese as far back as the 9th Century. They called it PA-LAO-YU, or “land of beautiful safe harbour”. Others believe it came from the Indian word “Palawans” meaning “Territory”. The popular believe is that “Palawan” is a corrupted form of the Spanish word “Para agua” because the main island’s shape resembles a closed umbrella.
Palawan is made up of 1768 islands and is the second largest province of the Philippines.
Palawan is one of the Last Unexplored Islands in the Pacific, as well as the location of the 1997 James Bond thriller "Tomorrow Never Dies." Jacques Cousteau remarked that Palawan was the most beautiful place he ever explored. Renowned underwater explorer Jacques Costeau has described Palawan as having one of the most Beautiful Seascapes in the world. Sprawled beneath the seas are nearly 11,000 square kilometers of coral reefs. Myriads of fish swim in these underwater gardens.