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Get to know Puerto Princesa
Geography
 Geographically, the city embraces both the east cost facing the Sulu Sea and west coast facing the South China Sea, right in the center of Palawan mainland. A chain of mountain ranges and wide plains run through the middle of Puerto Princesa, dividing the east from the west cost. > read more
History
 Legend attributes the name "Puerto Princesa" to a princess-like maiden who in the early days is said to have roamed around the place on certain nights of the year. On the other hand, practical people attribute the name to the geographical advantages of the place as a seaport – naturally protected the whole year round > read more
People
 Waves of migrants from other Philippine provinces, and even other countries, have turned Puerto Princesa into a melting pot of various cultures. Among the original inhabitants are the Cuyunons who posses a rich legacy of folklores and traditions.
Climate
 The City has two prevailing type of climate. The type that prevails in the west coast has two distinct seasons: six months dry (November-April), and six months wet (May-October) with the heaviest recorded rainfall in September, While the lowest or driest month occurs in February. Western barangays of the City (New Panggangan, > read more
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Special Features
Puerto Princesa Subterranean River National Park
A must-see for first time visitors and tourists in Palawan. The longest navigable underground river and reputedly the most beautiful subterranean river in the world.
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Honda Bay Just a few minutes north of the city proper, hop onto a boat and go island hopping at Honda Bay located in the mid-eastern coast of the city. Take your pick from dozens of white sand beaches.
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White Sand Beaches
 Pristine, powdery white sand beaches are found in almost all islands and and islets in the city. Strands of white sand beaches hugh the coves and bays of Puerto Princesa's coastline, providing a scenic contrast to the green canopies and the emerald or blue waters.
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Scuba Diving
 Dive sites are located from 5 to 40 minutes away from the beach by speedboat inside Puerto Princesa Bay. The closest dive sites are White Beach and Red Cliff, both located inside Puerto Princesa Bay. These are preferred sites for open water training dives as they offer slopes and walls that begin 20 (7m) feet from the surface. Colorful reef fish are common and various coral colonies can be observed in
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