This diy post about Puerto Princesa should have been posted earlier since I could just gave out instructions but waited until I experienced going to those places using public transportation. Here’s my Puerto Princesa City Tour Do-it-Yourself experience from my recent home town visit last March 1-4 with Aaron. I did not include Iwahig Penal farm since I don’t know how to commute going to Iwahig. hehe! 😀
1. Palawan Wildlife Rescue and Conservation Center ( Crocodile Farm): located in Irawan, a 30-45 min travel via tricycle and/or multi-cab.
How to go there: Depending on your location, walk or ride a tricycle going to Rizal Avenue or National Highway. Ride a multicab with the IRAWAN signage. Fare is P20/pax coming from the city proper. It’s the last stop in most of the trips and in the highway so no worries in missing it. Going back is also easy, you could wait for a multicab that would pass you or walk a few meter to the multicab terminal.
Go inside and pay the entrance fee. Sign could easily be seen coming from the gate. Then go the lobby entrance.Sign your name in the logs and wait for the guided tour to start which is every 30 min.
After the short orientation, you will start the tour from the small crocodile (hatchery) going to the big one. The guide will let you explore the other parts of the park on your own.A map could be seen directing you to the location of the rescued animals.
Souvenirs are cheaper outside the exit area from the park.T-shirts are sold the same price all over Puerto Princesa but I prefer the designs availability in here.
2. Baker’s Hill: located in Sta Monica.open 9am-6pm
How to get there: ride a multicab with Irawan Signage (not sure with the Sta Monica route). Fare is P15/pax from the city proper. If coming from Crocodile farm, Fare is P8/pax.Inform the driver to drop you at intersection going to Baker’s Hill. Landmark would be the large Butterfly Garden Sign on the other side of the road. It is located uphill, a tricycle terminal is available near the road for P30/trip. So that is P60/tricycle round trip or bargain for a trip including Rancho Mitra which is a few meters from Bakers Hill. No entrance fee.
Baked goodies, pica-pica and paluto available in Baker’Hill. The place is great for kids (toddlers) because of the playground and for those people to love to do photo ops. I personally like the white cheese pizza for P329.00
3. Rancho Mitra: located in Sta Monica, few meters from Baker’s Hill, open 6am-6pm
It’s been a while since the last time I had been here but the view is still as good as I remember it.They now have activities to offer such as horse back riding (P100/pax) and zipline. You can only explore the ground since the house is not open to the public anymore.
Updated ( Sep 17,2014) Rancho Mitra’s house is now open again to the public, .For P10.00 you can access the whole sala and see the big wooden trunk at the center.
4. Palawan Butterfly Eco-Garden and Tribal Village: located in 27 Bunk House Rd Sta Monica.open 8:30-5pm
how to get there; Ride a multicab with Sta Monica signage and ask if they will pass “paharaw”. or the Irawan signage. It’s on the other side of the road going up to Bakers’Hill and Rancho Mitra. A big sign is also available on the road. fare is P15/pax.Entrance Fee: P50/pax for the butterflies,few animals, tribal village and free phyton touching. Not bad! 😀
Butterfly garden just opened after a few months of being closed for renovation. We skipped this since Aaron is scared of Butterflies.
Phone0917 597 5544
Email: palawanbutterfly_ecogarden@yahoo.com
5. Binuatan Weaving Center: located in Sta Monica.
I haven’t been here and forgot to include this in my last visit.hehe This is not in the road side and is a part of the tour package offered in Puerto Princesa. This place is also worth visiting particularly if your fond of trying hands on experience on weaving.
- Mailing Address: Employees Village, Sta. Monica, Puerto Princesa, Palawan, Philippines, 5300
- Phone Numbers: +63 (48) 434-1907 or + 63 (48) 433-7630
- Mobile Number: (0920)542-8548
The following are spots located in the city proper. tricycle fare starts atP8/pax depending on your location.
6. Immaculate Conception Cathedral, 7. Plaza Cuartel. and 8.Baywalk: located near a few blocks from each other
how to get here: 15-20min walk if located in the cityproper or ride a tricycle for P8/pax
9. Palawan Special Battalion WW2 memorial Muesum: located in Rizal Ave Extn near the airport.open 8am-5pm
This is not included in the usual City tour package itinerary. entrance fee is P30/pax, 10yo and below free of charge. fare is P10-15pax
10. Mendoza Park and the 11. Palawan Museum: located in H. Mendoza and Rizal Avenue. entrance fee at the museum is P5o/pax
9. Palawan Provincial Capitol: located at Rizal Ave.
how to get there: walk or ride a tricycle. fare starts at P8/pax depending on your location.
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