- 12 Palawan Special Battalion World War II Memorial Museum (on far eastern end of Rizal Avenue, near the airport). (updated Jan 2018)
- South Sea Pearl Museum, Irawan Watershed Flora and Fauna Reserve. Bgy. Irawan. (updated Nov 2015)
- PSU Museum, Palawan State University (about a 10-minute walk from the front gate of PSU, if you know where you are going). Closed from noon to 1PM for lunch. This is a one room museum located inside a university building. You should ask for specific directions at the front gate, because not everyone knows about the existence of the museum. The museum is located in one small room but is clean, organized, and well-maintained, with an enthusiastic and helpful staff member. free.
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Plan a trip to Puerto Princesa, Philippines — things to do, where to stay, food, transport, and local tips. Start with Puerto Princesa Subterranean River National Park, Honda Bay, Iwahig Penal Colony, Palawan Wildlife Rescue and Conservation Center.
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- Stay near a metro line if you plan museum-hopping days.
- Read recent reviews for noise — central streets can be loud at night.
- Flexible cancellation helps when flight times shift.
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Flights in Puerto Princesa
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- Compare nearby airports — sometimes a short train ride beats a pricey hub.
- Midweek departures are often cheaper than Friday/Sunday peaks.
- Set a flexible ±3 day search when your dates can move.
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Experiences in Puerto Princesa
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Tours, food walks, day trips and city activities around Puerto Princesa — book ahead and skip the guesswork.
- Book popular tours early in peak season — small-group slots go first.
- Day trips often include hotel pickup; check the meeting point.
- Look for free-cancellation options if the weather looks unstable.
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Skip lines and grab attraction tickets for Puerto Princesa — museums, landmarks, and city passes.
- Book popular museums and towers ahead — timed slots sell out on weekends.
- Mobile tickets are usually scanned at the gate; keep offline screenshots as backup.
- Combo passes can be cheaper when you plan 2–3 big sights in one day.
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Transfers in Puerto Princesa
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Private airport and city transfers for Puerto Princesa — fixed price, driver waiting for you.
- Pre-book airport transfers when landing late or with heavy luggage.
- Meet-and-greet at arrivals beats hunting taxis after a long flight.
- Confirm child seats / extra stops when you reserve.
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Cars in Puerto Princesa
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Rent a car around Puerto Princesa for day trips and countryside — flexible pickup options.
- Compare full-to-full fuel policies — they save hassle at return.
- Check congestion / limited-traffic zones before driving into historic centres.
- Book early for weekends and holidays; automatic cars go first.
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eSIM in Puerto Princesa
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Travel eSIM data for visiting Puerto Princesa — online as soon as you land, no kiosk queues.
- Install the eSIM before you fly; activate on landing.
- Confirm your phone is unlocked and eSIM-compatible.
- Keep a small local SIM as backup if you need a local number for calls.