Philippines travel guide
What to see in Puerto Princesa
The capital of Palawan and the gateway to its underground river, a World Heritage Site.
Updated 18 October 2026 · How we make our guides
- 5 must-see places
- Best time: from December to May
Puerto Princesa highlights
The places you can’t miss. In the app we sort them by day and close to each other.
- Underground river
A navigable river that runs for kilometres under the mountain.
- Honda Bay
Islets and sandbanks for a day out.
- Ugong Rock
A rock formation with caves and a zip line.
- Sabang
A beach and the departure point for the underground river.
- Plaza Cuartel
The remains of a fort with Second World War history.
Day trips from Puerto Princesa
We take you straight to the best-rated tour on GetYourGuide, with its reviews and dates.
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When to travel to Puerto Princesa
The months with the fewest warnings to travel to Puerto Princesa are from December to May. If you can, avoid from August to October (typhoon and monsoon season).
- Jan no warnings
- Feb no warnings
- Mar no warnings
- Apr no warnings
- May no warnings
- Jun with warnings
- Jul with warnings
- Aug with strong warnings
- Sep with strong warnings
- Oct with strong warnings
- Nov with warnings
- Dec no warnings
- from June to November
Typhoon and monsoon season
From June to November typhoons and the southwest monsoon arrive: ferries and flights between islands are often cancelled, especially from August to October.
What to do: Leave a spare day before your international flight home and don’t chain too many island hops together.
Where and what to eat
To eat like a local: the carinderia (local canteen). The dishes you can’t miss are in the Philippines guide.
Frequently asked questions about Puerto Princesa
What to see in Puerto Princesa?
Underground river, Honda Bay, Ugong Rock, Sabang and Plaza Cuartel.
What to see in Puerto Princesa in one day?
Don’t miss Underground river, Honda Bay, Ugong Rock, Sabang and Plaza Cuartel. To split it into days and areas without crossing the city back and forth, the Bagintravel app plans your trip in a minute.
What’s the best time to travel to Puerto Princesa?
The months with the fewest warnings to travel to Puerto Princesa are from December to May. If you can, avoid from August to October (typhoon and monsoon season).
What day trips can you take from Puerto Princesa?
Underground river.
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Guide reviewed 18 October 2026. Places, areas and seasons: the same data the Bagintravel app uses. Sources and method.