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Puerto Princesa Subterranean River National Park – a protected area in Palawan

 

 

 

PUERTO PRINCESA SUBTERRANEAN RIVER NATIONAL PARK

 

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The Puerto Princesa Subterranean River National Park is a protected area of the Philippines located about 80 kilometres (50 mi) north of the city centre of Puerto Princesa, Palawan. The river is also called Puerto Princesa Underground River.

In 2010, a group of environmentalists and geologists discovered that the underground river has a second floor, which means that there are small waterfalls inside the cave. They also found a cave dome measuring 300 m (980 ft) above the underground river, rock formations, large bats, a deep water hole in the river, more river channels, and another deep cave, as well as marine creatures and more. Deeper areas of the underground river are almost impossible to explore due to oxygen deprivation.

On November 11, 2011, Puerto Princesa Underground River was provisionally chosen as one of the New7Wonders of Nature. This selection was officially confirmed on January 28, 2012. – Text from: https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Puerto_Princesa_Subterranean_River_National_Park

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The Puerto Princesa Subterranean River National Park is located about 50 kilometres (31 mi) north of the city center of Puerto Princesa, Palawan, Philippines. The National Park is located in the Saint Paul Mountain Range on the northern coast of the island. It is bordered by St. Paul Bay to the north and the Babuyan River to the east. The City Government of Puerto Princesa has managed the National Park since 1992. It is also known as St. Paul’s Subterranean River National Park, or St. Paul Underground River. The entrance to the Subterranean River is a short hike from the town of Sabang. Puerto Princesa Subterranean River National Park is one of the 28 finalists for the “New Seven Wonders of Nature” competition.  Text from:  http://toptouristspotsphilippines.weebly.com/puerto-princesa-subterranean-river-national-park-in-palawan.html

 

Photo from:  http://www.kalokairitours.com/underground.html

 

The Puerto Princesa Subterranean River National Park is one of Palawan’s well-known tourist destinations. The park is located 50 kilometers from the Puerto Princesa city proper. It was opened as a national park in 1971 for the purpose of preserving the lush forests and wildlife. The area is surrounded with limestone mountain landscapes and cave systems that can be accessed via a boat ride. Traveling from the city to Sabang port takes about 1 hour and 30 minutes. It takes another 30 minutes to get to the national park from Sabang port.

Considered as one of the seven wonders of nature, the 8.2 km underground river flows directly into the sea. The area is considered one of the most diverse places in the Philippines, having limestone and marble mountain formations and diverse species of flora and fauna. The underground river, which is accessible via a boat ride or the monkey trail, boasts of stalagmites and stalactites that reflect the pure blue waters of the river. Nature-lovers will surely enjoy the mystical ambiance within the caves.  Text From:  http://blog.bookbelowzero.com/palawan/puerto-princesa-subterranean-river-national-park/

 

 

 

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TABLE OF CONTENTS

 

Palawan – The Most Beautiful Island in the World

Where is Palawan and How to Get There

Interesting Places to Visit in Palawan

Colorful Festivals and Events to Watch in Palawan

Let’s Have Fun in Palawan

Palawan Video Collection

Palawan Photo Gallery

 

 

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