Puerto Princesa Subterranean River National Park

Puerto Princesa Subterranean River National Park is one of 41 national parks in the Philippines. It covers 222 km² (22,202 ha) — about 2.1 times the size of Paris, making it the #11 largest national park in the Philippines (0.4% of the country's national park area).

History and protection

The park was established in 1999, 27 years ago — the first national parks in the Philippines date back to 1904. It is listed in IUCN category III: Natural Monument or Feature — protecting a specific natural monument.

Visiting Puerto Princesa Subterranean River National Park

The closest airport is Puerto Princesa International Airport / PAF Antonio Bautista Air Base (PPS), about 50 km away — around 1 h 5 min by car; alternatively Francisco B. Reyes (Busuanga) Airport (USU, 253 km). Other national parks within reach include St. Paul Subterranean River National Park, Mounts Iglit–Baco National Park (754 km²), Lake Naujan National Park (13,011 km²) and Bulabog Putian National Park (9 km²) — easy to combine on one trip.