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Things to see in Puerto Princesa (Philippines): 6 places and when to go
Puerto Princesa is a city in Philippines with around 157,000 inhabitants, and this site lists 6 places in and around it, mainly With kids (2), Wildlife (2), Beaches (1). The best known are Dry Reef. The best time to come is December to April; also possible: May and November. In June there are 12 h 34 of daylight, and in December, 11 h 26. Here is what there is, when to go, how to get there and what else is nearby.
In a nutshell
- Where
- Philippines · 9.7543, 118.7444
- Population
- About 157,000
- Places
- 6 places on this site, in the town and around it.
- What people come for
- With kids (2) · Wildlife (2) · Beaches (1) · Diving (1) · Museums and art (1) · Food and drink (1)
- Best time
- December to April.
- Also possible
- May and November.
- Nearest airport
- PPS Puerto Princesa, 2.1 km as the crow flies
What to see in Puerto Princesa
The places in and around Puerto Princesa, best known first, each with its own page: what it is, when to go and what is next to it. Distances are from the centre, as the crow flies.
- Dry ReefIsland in the Philippines30 km
- Palawan massacreMassacre of American POWs by Japanese soldiers during World War II in Palawan, Philippines1.5 km
- Palawan Butterfly Ecological Garden and Tribal VillageWith kids · Wildlife4.7 km
- Palawan Wildlife Rescue and Conservation CenterWith kids · Wildlife7.5 km
- Palaweño BreweryBrewery2.1 km
- Puerto Princesa Synoptic–Upper Air StationObservatory2.2 km
When to go to Puerto Princesa
The best time to visit Puerto Princesa is December to April; also possible: May and November. This comes from its own places: a month counts as the town's best time when it is the best time for half of what there is to see.
- JanBest time11:29
- FebBest time11:41
- MarBest time11:56
- AprBest time12:13
- MayPossible12:27
- JunBetter not12:34
- JulBetter not12:31
- AugBetter not12:19
- SepBetter not12:03
- OctBetter not11:47
- NovPossible11:33
- DecBest time11:26
Best timePossibleBetter notHours of daylight
In June there are 12 h 34 of daylight, and in December, 11 h 26. In January, 5 of the 6 places are at their best.
When to go to Philippines in general, with its festivals and peak seasons, is in its country guide.
Getting to Puerto Princesa
The nearest main airport is Puerto Princesa International Airport / PAF Antonio Bautista Air Base (PPS, Puerto Princesa), 2.1 km as the crow flies. How to get around Philippines (train, car, bus) is in its country guide, and what to sort out before you leave is in its checklist.
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Other towns nearby
- Sablayan5 places374 km
- Miag-ao5 places395 km
- Iloilo City27 places430 km
- Bacolod15 places474 km
- Zamboanga City9 places484 km
- Dumaguete7 places503 km
And all of Philippines, in its country guide.
Frequently asked questions
What is there to see in Puerto Princesa?
The best known: Dry Reef. In all, 6 places in the town and around it, all on your trip map from day one.
When is the best time to visit Puerto Princesa?
December to April; also possible: May and November. In June there are 12 h 34 of daylight, and in December, 11 h 26.
How do you get to Puerto Princesa?
The nearest main airport is Puerto Princesa International Airport / PAF Antonio Bautista Air Base (PPS), 2.1 km away. From there, directions opens the route on the map.
How do I add it to my trip?
Create a trip with Puerto Princesa as the destination and these 6 places are on your map, each with its category. The ones you like go into a day's plan with one tap, and Kokai reminds you when you pass nearby.
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