The Island Paradise of Palawan
City Baywalk
Puerto Princesa is the capital of the island province of Palawan. The city has been acclaimed several times as the cleanest and greenest city in the Philippines. With a wide range of attractions ranging from beaches to wildlife reserves, Puerto Princesa is a nature lover's paradise.
Cowrie Island in Palawan, Philippines is named after the cowrie, a small to large sea snail. Cowrie shells have been used as currency and for other purposes for thousands of years:
Cowrie Island is located in Honda Bay, about 8 kilometers northeast of Puerto Princesa City. It offers many activities, including swimming, snorkeling, kayaking, jetskiing, and more. The island also has cabanas, a pavilion, and thatched-roof spa huts
Nagtabon Beach
Nagtabon in Puerto Princesa, Palawan, is primarily known for its beach area, but historically, it was a significant location due to its proximity to a penal colony established during the Spanish colonial period, where prisoners were often sent to work on the land and contribute to the development of the area; the name "Nagtabon" is believed to be derived from the Tagbanua word for "to bury," possibly referencing the practice of burying prisoners who died within the colony.
Mitra Ranch
Mitra's Ranch, also known as Rancho Sta. Monica, is a former private property in Puerto Princesa City, Philippines that is now open to the public: The ranch is owned by the prominent Mitra family and is a popular tourist destination
Baker's Hill in Puerto Princesa, Palawan, Philippines began as a bakery that sold baked goods like hopia and crinkle cookies:
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Bakery: The bakery was known for its pastries, especially hopia, which is a Chinese Mid-Autumn Festival tradition.
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Store: The store sold baked goods as gifts for locals and tourists.
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Restaurant: The owners added a restaurant to the property.
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Botanical garden: The owners added a botanical garden to the property
