Puerto Princesa, Palawan

Puerto Princesa is not only Palawan's capital but also its primary airport. Puerto Princesa, dubbed "The City in the Forest," is worth a visit if you're visiting El Nido. Begin with a visit to the Puerto Princesa Underground River, the world's second-longest navigable underground river and hailed as one of the New Seven Wonders of the world and listed as a UNESCO Heritage Site.

The subterranean river tours in Puerto Princesa sail among magnificent limestone cliffs as they make their way through the 1.5-kilometer underground river cave. Crab-eating monkeys, monitor lizards, and bats are among the animals that call the park home. Among the various things to do in Puerto Princesa, island hopping adventures in Honda Bay and a trip to the Crocodile Farm are highly recommended. Moreover, don't leave without taking a city tour and eating some delicious seafood.

Address: Puerto Princesa, Palawan, Philippines