Why choose this Puerto Princesa tour ?
Embark on a comprehensive historical and cultural tour of Puerto Princesa, discovering its famous landmarks and picture-perfect spots. This immersive journey takes you through the city’s most significant sites, accompanied by a knowledgeable guide and chauffeur. Visit historical landmarks, museums, and other key attractions, while also enjoying a hands-on activity where you can create your own woven crafts.
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What makes Puerto Princesa Palawan Historical Tour a unique experience ?
Puerto Princesa Baywalk was a slum area where informal settlers lived before. The local government rehabilitated it into a park and gave resettlement for the residents. Now, its famous hang out place for both locals & tourists. Well-known seaside promenade lined with palm trees drawing walkers, bicyclists & joggers.
The Immaculate Conception Cathedral, also known as the Puerto Princesa Cathedral, is a Catholic church located on Rizal Avenue in Puerto Princesa, Palawan, Philippines. It serves as the seat of the Roman Catholic Apostolic Vicariate of Puerto Princesa.
Interesting museum pieces are a historical typewriter and stenography machine, which Mendoza claimed was used by Gen. Douglas McArthur in Manila; old vehicles used during WWII; rusting guns and ammunition; uniforms of American soldiers, miniature war planes and ships; and old paper denominations used during the war.
On the wall are the names of 1,000 guerrillas who belonged to the Special Battalion and fought in the city and province during the Japanese occupation.
A National Historical Site, Plaza Cuartel is a restored ruin of an old garrison where, in the evening of December 14, 1944 Japanese soldiers burned around 150 American prisoners of war in a tunnel found beneath the park’s portals, which now stands as a grim reminder of World War II atrocities. The remains of those who died were buried at St.Louis Country, Jefferson Barracks, National Cemetery, Missouri, U.S.A in 1952. Only I prisoners survived to tell the story..
The Palawan Museum was created in 1991 serves as a center and repository of relics and artifacts in Palawan, as a genuine source of the rich natural and historical legacy of Palawan and as a source of a growing collection and reference on Palawan’s cultural heritage.
It is home to one of Puerto Princesa’s muste-taste: Baker’s Hill Hopia, pastillas. Apart from their food and restaurant, their landscaped gardens and playground makes it perfect for a family hang out. An instagrammable place.
The Binuatan Creations Weaving Center produces handicrafts and souvenir items to bring back home. Binuatan Creations features the tried-and-tested traditional art of hand-look weaving. Experience tedious, and quite fascinating process creates m handbags, wallets, placemats, wall art, and a lot more. The group of artisans uses locally-produced and indigenous fibers.
Tour Description & Additional Info:
- Infants are required to sit on an adult’s lap
- Suitable for all physical fitness levels
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- This Tour is Provided by Leisure Pro Journeys.
- Tour Timezone & Starts at Asia/Manila.
- Mobile or paper ticket accepted.
- All sales are final. No refund is available for cancellations.
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- Minimum 1 Travelers is required to book.
- Maximum 15 Travelers is accepted for booking.
