DAY 2 started when we checked-in in Ysabelle's Mansion, affordable and well-maintained accomodation (free wifi, LOL). The next exciting part for DAY 2
was the Puerto Princesa City Tour. Prior the tour, we took our lunch at
Ugong Rock. We then proceed to our first stop: Immaculate Concepcion
Cathedral and Plaza Cuartel.
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| PHOTO: Immaculate Concepcion Cathedral, Puerto Princesa City, Palawan |
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| PHOTO: Immaculate Concepcion Cathedral, Puerto Princesa City, Palawan |
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| PHOTO: Plaza Cuartel, Puerto Princesa City, Palawan |
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| PHOTO: Plaza Cuartel, Puerto Princesa City, Palawan |
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| PHOTO: Plaza Cuartel, Puerto Princesa City, Palawan |
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| PHOTO: Plaza Cuartel, Puerto Princesa City, Palawan |
2nd stop at Crocodile Farm. These crocodiles are too snappy and way too fast and active to detect moving objects (they could have eaten us in seconds, they're damn eager to bite us).
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| PHOTO: Crocodile Farm, Puerto Princesa City, Palawan |
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| PHOTO: Crocodile Farm, Puerto Princesa City, Palawan |
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| PHOTO: Crocodile Farm, Puerto Princesa City, Palawan |
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| PHOTO: Crocodile Farm, Puerto Princesa City, Palawan |
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| PHOTO: Crocodile Farm, Puerto Princesa City, Palawan |
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| PHOTO: Crocodile Farm, Puerto Princesa City, Palawan |
Mitra's
Ranch was our 3rd stop. A Tagaytay-like setting, which gave us an
overview of the other side of Puerto Princesa City and Honda Bay.
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| PHOTO: Mitra's Ranch, Puerto Princesa City, Palawan |
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| PHOTO: Mitra's Ranch, Puerto Princesa City, Palawan |
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| PHOTO: Mitra's Ranch, Puerto Princesa City, Palawan |
The very famous Baker's Hill was our 4th & last stop. I tried their delicacies (deliciously made, must try for visitors) and the place was so stunning. Overheard that the place is suitable for an evening visit.
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| PHOTO: Baker's Hill, Puerto Princesa City, Palawan |
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| PHOTO: Baker's Hill, Puerto Princesa City, Palawan |
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| PHOTO: Baker's Hill, Puerto Princesa City, Palawan |
We then proceed to Underground River Booking Office to get our permit (FYI: Management strictly enforces a “No Permit, No Entry” policy to comply
with the approved carrying capacity of the Underground River, around 800 visitors/day. All
visitors are required to secure a Visitor Entry Permit at the
Underground River Booking office before entering the PPSRNP). If
you're to avail a Palawan Tour Package then the permit is already
included for sure as paid, but in our case, we have to get our own
permit since we are traveling at our itinerary (we just rented a Van for transportation, like in City Tour, Honda Bay & Underground River).
Unfortunately, no more available permits to be given within that week.
We asked them again and showed our Flight Itinerary going back to Cebu (under Cebu Pacific Air) for us to be inserted in any possible schedule prior the day of our flight going home (like
extending 1000 visitors for that day instead of 800, to cater visitors
who's main reason of getting there is to have that underground river
experience). And yes, we were able to get a permit for a 2PM, March 6
tour. So if you're planning to visit the place, better yet book as
early as possible (1 month before the planned date of visit) for a hassle-free trip.
We spent
Dinner at Balinsasayaw Restaurant. The place was OK, but the service
was really poor: inattentive staff, some foods were served beyond
30-minutes (foods were OK, it's just the service that sucks).
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| PHOTO: Balinsasayaw Restaurant, Puerto Princesa City, Palawan |
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| PHOTO: Balinsasayaw Restaurant, Puerto Princesa City, Palawan |
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| PHOTO: Balinsasayaw Restaurant, Puerto Princesa City, Palawan |
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| PHOTO: Balinsasayaw Restaurant, Puerto Princesa City, Palawan |
After dinner, we went to Puerto Princesa City Baywalk and tried some bicycle ride (for rent, around Php40-Php80/hour, depending on the size). After which, we had some short nightlife at Tiki Bar. No entrance fee, with Live Band performing on stage (performing so live and alive, with dance steps). My friend ordered mild drinks, along with that crocodile sisig, which tastes weird for me (hahaha, but another must try). It was just a 2-hour visit there since we need to take some rest for the following day's major activities: Honda Bay Island Hopping (morning) and Underground River Tour (afternoon).
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| PHOTO: The Baywalk, Puerto Princesa City, Palawan |
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| PHOTO: The Baywalk, Puerto Princesa City, Palawan |
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| PHOTO: The Baywalk, Puerto Princesa City, Palawan |
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| PHOTO: The Baywalk, Puerto Princesa City, Palawan |
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| PHOTO: Tiki Bar, Puerto Princesa City, Palawan |
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| PHOTO: Tiki Bar, Puerto Princesa City, Palawan |
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| PHOTO: Tiki Bar, Puerto Princesa City, Palawan |
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Done with My Palawan Escapade [DAY 2 of 4]: Puerto Princesa City Tour ft. Plazaa Cuartel, Crocodile Farm, Baker's Hill and More.
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