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Puerto Princesa Underground River
Why it ranks
UNESCO World Heritage site (1999) where a navigable river flows through a limestone cave to the sea; visited by paddle-boat with a capped number of daily permits.
Don't miss: Paddle 1.5 km into the cave with an audio guide, watching for bats and swiftlets.
Best for: Most first-time Palawan visitors; the boat trip is gentle enough for children and seniors.
Good to know: A permit is required and daily entries are capped (about 1,200), so book through a tour or the park office at least two days ahead; trips are cancelled in rough seas at Sabang.
Key facts
| Type | national-park |
|---|---|
| Entry fee | Park permit/entrance and boat fees (figures not confirmed on pages opened) |
| Best season | Nov–May |
| How to get there | About 1.5–2 hours by van from Puerto Princesa city to Sabang wharf, then a 15-minute outrigger ride. |
| TripAdvisor | ★ 4.4 · 5,814 reviews |
Score breakdown
| Signal | Points | How it was calculated |
|---|---|---|
| Reviews · 45% weight | 39.6/45 |
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| Credentials · 15% weight | 0/15 |
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| Track record · 15% weight | 0/15 |
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| Transparency · 25% weight | 12.5/25 |
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| Evidence points | 52/100 | #1 in Parks & gardens, Eden Nature Park & Resort, has 63 points |
| Score | 89 | 60 + 39 × (52 ÷ 63)1.5 · How the category score works |
Licences, accreditation & registrations
No licence or accreditation on record yet.
Address
Puerto-Princesa Subterranean River National Park, Sabang, Puerto Princesa, Palawan (approximate map position)
Evidence & sources
- tripadvisor.com/Attractions-g294245-Activities-oa0-Philippines.html — TripAdvisor Philippines attractions ranking (#2 Puerto Princesa Underground River): rating 4.4/5 from 5,814 reviews, seen 2026-11-04
- whc.unesco.org/en/statesparties/ph — UNESCO Philippines state party page: Puerto-Princesa Subterranean River National Park (1999)
- planetware.com/philippines/top-rated-tourist-attractions-things-to-do- — PlanetWare list: permit at least two days ahead, park caps visitors at 1,200 per day, near Sabang
FAQ
Where is Puerto Princesa Underground River?
Puerto Princesa Underground River is at Puerto-Princesa Subterranean River National Park, Sabang, Puerto Princesa, Palawan.
How much is the entrance fee at Puerto Princesa Underground River?
Park permit/entrance and boat fees (figures not confirmed on pages opened). Fees are set locally and change; confirm before you go.
How do I get to Puerto Princesa Underground River?
About 1.5–2 hours by van from Puerto Princesa city to Sabang wharf, then a 15-minute outrigger ride.
How is Puerto Princesa Underground River ranked?
Puerto Princesa Underground River has a category score of 89 (52 evidence points) and ranks #4 for parks & gardens in the Philippines on our editorial methodology. Payment never affects rank.
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