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Subterranean River, Puerto Princesa, Palawan

Posted by Ada on Category: Luzon, Palawan | 17 Comments

The Underground River is also known as Subterranean River National Park, or St. Paul Underground River, or St. Paul’s Subterranean River National Park.

First batch going under

It is an 8-km navigable underground river which includes stalactites and stalagmites formations and several large chambers composing of limestones. Underground River is one of the 28 finalist for the Official New 7 Wonders of Nature!

Other tourists
Two batch listening attentively to bangkero.

Each batch has 1 flashlight to witness attentively the formation of the stones. There are mushroom-like, dinosaur-like, pseudo grotto, corn-like etc formations. It’s really amazing to see these natural formations.

Mushroom-like Stalactites
Mushroom-like Stalactites

We are not allowed to touch the stalactites and stalagmites to preserve it’s natural formation. They only allow touching of limestones, but please do not stand if you want to touch it to prevent the boat from weight imbalance. He-he!

Fascinating Stones
Wonderful stones above

Wonderful limestones

Jellyfish-like Stalactites
Jellyfish-like Stalactite formation

It’s hard to capture the stones inside. The camera flash should be diffused evenly and wisely in order to capture it nice. I failed many times on these.

There is also an unexplainable wind underground. It is very fresh and cool. The bangkero said that it is probably because of unseen holes from the outside of underground river.

In the End, there's light...
In the End, there’s light…

There are more photos but I am unlucky enough to capture them perfectly. We also saw the pseudo-Jesus Christ face formation. Believe me, it’s really amazing and beautiful inside!!

Behind us is the underground river
Capture after the tour inside the Underground River. We really had fun!!

Jenny, Me, and Mica
Before going to the St. Paul’s Subterranean River National Park

The Underground River Tour costs P1,500/pax. These includes hotel pickup, park entrance fees, lunch on the beach. Your chosen guest house or hotel will gladly book this for you.

I hope you enjoy our virtual tour! Please vote for our very own Underground River!

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17 Comments to Subterranean River, Puerto Princesa, Palawan


  1. maeviviene :)
    November 1st, 2011 at 12:15 pm

    :grin: i went to Palawan when i was twelve. twas really nice. :D
    nice blog you’ve got here. PHILIPPINES FOR THE WIN.

    very cool pictures. i failed to have them taken inside the cave because of darkness (i’ve got a lousy cam hehehe)

    ENJOY PHILIPPINES. ;-)

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  2. allen
    June 13th, 2011 at 2:14 pm

    hi ada! you’re doing a good job at promoting our country… we would love to promote the philippines, too! encourage vote for the puerto princesa subterranean river park as one of the new seven wonders of nature as well! hope you will allow us to upload photos you have of the underground river in our website, too.
    will wait for your advise – hoping for a positive response, of course! :idea:

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    Ada Reply:

    Hi Allen, thank you for dropping by at my blog :) What website is that?

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  3. lance
    May 16th, 2011 at 6:14 pm

    I am planning to visit Puerto Princesa, Palawan this June to see the underground river.

    Guys, please vote for Underground River to be included in the new 7 wonders of nature.

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  4. Amy
    April 19th, 2010 at 2:50 am

    Sana makapagtour din ako! Next time susubukan ko to! :grin:

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    Ada Reply:

    You should Amy :D

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  5. Cai
    April 7th, 2010 at 9:34 pm

    Yay ngayon ko lang nakita ang mga pictures na ito! Ganda much!

    Buti ka pa maganda mga kuha mo, yung mga kuha ko dito sa cave na to madidilim mehehe

    Yung underground river tour namin nakuha lang namin for 900php :lol: and yes may kasama rin pickup tsaka lunch.

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    Ada Reply:

    Ohh! 900 lang pala! aww. laki pala ng tubo samin nung agency hehe. nagbook kasi kami with the assistance of our hotel staffs. P1,500 tuloy. hehe. Di bale next time!

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  6. Bern
    March 21st, 2010 at 1:05 pm

    Sana makapagtour din ako! Next time susubukan ko to! :grin:

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  7. ivan
    March 19th, 2010 at 10:56 am

    ganda ng palawan.. eto yung gusto ko mapuntahan eh… nc set..
    kano budget dito?

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    Ada Reply:

    Nakagastos kami ng 7-8K+ exclusive of airfare :)

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    Cai Reply:

    kami 5d4n around 9K inclusive of airfare. may pasalubong na rin kasama.
    ^^

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    Ada Reply:

    Woahh bakit ang mura? San kayu nagstay? awww
    as in hindi kayu nagagency? yayyyyy

  8. ice9web
    March 17th, 2010 at 3:38 pm

    awesome!!! ganda naman ng mga view (^_^) sana makapunta ako dyan!

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    Ada Reply:

    You should! Palawan is a must see place!!

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  9. Micamyx
    March 16th, 2010 at 6:27 pm

    I am really happy that we were able to go there. Grabe, ganda ng ‘Pinas! :D

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    Ada Reply:

    Totoo! Parang gusto ko muna tuloy itour buong pinas bago ibang bansa hehe

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