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Duration

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Overview

    Visit local handloom weaving helping women community in Argao Cebu South. Beautiful local handicraft for personal and for your souvenirs. Try local famous delicacies for a healthy snack. Visit Simala Shrine for religious interventions. Ride a local tricycle & carabao cart drawn vehicle. Taste it local coconut wine.

What's Included

  • Air-conditioned vehicle
  • Entry/Admission - Iwahig Prison and Penal Farm
  • All Fees and Taxes
  • Entry/Admission - Binuatan Creations
  • Entry/Admission - Immaculate Conception Cathedral
  • Entry/Admission - Mitra Farm
  • Entry/Admission - Palawan Wildlife Rescue and Conservation Center
  • Entry/Admission - Viet Ville Restaurant
  • Entry/Admission - Plaza Cuartel
  • Entry/Admission - Baker's Hill

What to Expect

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    Stop At: Plaza Cuartel, Taft Street, Puerto Princesa, Palawan Island 5300 Philippines

    A National Historical Site, Plaza Cuartel is a restored ruin of an old garrison where, in the evening of December 14, 1944 Japanese soldiers burned around 150 American prisoners of war in a tunnel found beneath the park's portals, which now stands as a grim reminder of World War II atrocities. The remains of those who died were buried at St.Louis Country, Jefferson Barracks, National Cemetery, Missouri, U.S.A in 1952. Only I prisoners survived to tell the story..


    Duration: 30 minutes

    Stop At: Binuatan Creations, Bougainville Drive Rafols St. Sta Monica, off Puerto Princesa S Rd, Puerto Princesa, Palawan Island 5300 Philippines

    Binuatan Creations Handloom Weaving is a well-known handicraft or pasalubong (gift) shop in Puerto Princesa wherein tourists learn to appreciate a part of Palawan’s oldest and highly esteemed traditions, which is crafting colorfully designed hand-loomed products.

    Duration: 30 minutes

    Stop At: Puerto Princesa City Baywalk Park, Sandoval Street End of Roxas Street at harbour, Puerto Princesa, Palawan Island 5300 Philippines

    Puerto Princesa Baywalk used to be a slum area where informal settlers resided. The local government turned the place into a park and provided resettlement for the residents. The residents were given livelihood as they were allowed to sell food and drinks in the baywalk.

    Duration: 30 minutes

    Stop At: Palawan Wildlife Rescue and Conservation Center, Palawan Philippines, Puerto Princesa, Palawan Island Philippines

    Welcome to Palawan Wildlife Rescue and Conservation Center! Be our guest and be in awe with your close-up encounter with 2 species of crocodiles in the Philippines, and learn amazing information about them. Get the rare opportunity to see crocodile eggs hatch, have your photos taken with young crocodiles, and learn how you can be a warrior for nature! Aside from these exciting activities, guests are also encouraged to take a walk with nature in the 4-hectare Nature Park, home to the rescued endemic species in Palawan, the wild flora and a vast and diverse species of rare birds.

    Duration: 30 minutes

    Stop At: Immaculate Conception Cathedral, Rizal Avenue, Puerto Princesa, Palawan Island Philippines

    On March 10,1872, six days after the Spanish expedition arrived in Puerto Princesa, the first mass was celebrated by the Rev. Fr. Exequiel Moreno in the same place where the cathedral now stands. He later erected the parish under the patronage of Our Lady of the Immaculate Conception.

    It took almost a century though before the present cathedral was built, in 1961, under then Bishop Most Rev. Gregorio Espiga. The interesting angular structure departs from the conventional religious architecture of most churches in the country.

    Duration: 30 minutes

    Stop At: Iwahig Prison and Penal Farm, Irawan_, Puerto Princesa, Palawan Island Philippines

    This unique “prison without bars” was established by the Americans in 1904. The inmates tend vast farms instead of idly spending time behind bars. The more enterprising earn by making handicrafts and other productive activities during their spare time. Iwahig has since become synonymous to finely handcrafted bags and other souvenir items.

    Duration: 30 minutes

    Stop At: Baker's Hill, Mitra Road, Barangay Sta. Monica, Puerto Princesa, Palawan Island 5300 Philippines

    As the name implies, it is home to one of PPS’s muste-taste: Baker’s Hill Hopia/Jopia. Well apart from their hopia, every food they sell is really addictive! Their pastillas really brought out my sweet-tooth! If you come here, make sure to allocate a generous budget for food because the place just makes you want to eat, and eat, and eat! Apart from their food and restaurant, their landscaped gardens and playground makes it perfect for a family hang out. They too have the astounding Pheasant peacock! :)

    Duration: 30 minutes

    Stop At: Mitra Farm, Puerto Princesa, Palawan Island Philippines

    Rancho Sta. Monica, popularly known as Mitra’s Ranch, used to be a private property. They’ve long been opened to the public from 6AM-6PM. It is among the must-see of PPS because this gives you an astonishing view of Puerto Princesa City There are lots of activities in the area like trampoline, horse back riding, and zip lining!

    Duration: 30 minutes

    Stop At: Viet Ville Restaurant, Barangay Sta. Lourdes, VP3Q+FJQ, Puerto Princesa, Palawan, Philippines

    Viet Ville used to be home to nearly 2,000 Vietnamese refugees who sought asylum in the Philippines. Today it’s a rare stop for tourists who come to see its decaying remains—and want to sample Vietnamese food at the village’s only restaurant.

    Duration: 1 hour

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