Puerto Princesa Highlights
-
Haven
Puerto Princesa, Filipijnen
-
Inspanningsniveau
Moderate
-
Excursietype
All
-
Rolstoeltoegankelijk
No
-
Vanaf
$99
-
Minimum leeftijd
Information Not Currently Available
-
Duur
Approximately 4¾ Hours
-
Maaltijden inbegrepen
Meals not included
Welcome to Puerto Princesa. Legend says it is named for a maiden whose ghost roams the city. More pragmatic people attribute the name to its standing as a Princess of Ports for the Spanish colonists.
Today's orientation tour starts with a visit to the avant-garde Iwahig Penal Colony — a prison without walls. Iwahig is more like a modern farm, where prisoners toil unguarded and are encouraged to adopt a degree of self-sufficiency.
Your next stop is the Palawan Heritage Center. This museum showcases the life, rich culture and history of the proud Palawenos who considered Palawan to be their home and haven.
At the Palawan Special Battalion World War II Memorial Museum, discover five galleries highlighting the profiles of the major countries that participated during World War II — the USA, Japan, Germany, Great Britain and Russia. Each room features a collection of relics, weapons, aircraft carrier and bomber plane models, uniforms, bayonets and other significant relics of World War II.
Plaza Cuartel (outside visit) is the former site of a Japanese garrison; today, it serves as a memorial park in honor of local heroes and American soldiers who perished inside a tunnel during World War II. A few yards from Plaza Cuartel is the Immaculate Conception Cathedral. Enjoy some souvenir shopping among a variety of proudly Palawan-made items.
Notes:
Transportation is by air-conditioned commuter bus with a portable PA system. Please wear light clothing and comfortable shoes. Your guide will do his/her best to speak English, but please keep in mind that the limited tourism infrastructure here is part of the city's charm, and bear with any language difficulties he/she may encounter.