Wildlifeof the Philippines
Wildlife in Puerto Princesa Underground River
Palawan
A World Heritage national park on the west coast of Palawan, where a navigable river runs through a limestone cave to the sea. The forest of the St Paul range around it is a good place to look for Palawan endemics such as the Palawan hornbill and Palawan peacock-pheasant, along with macaques and monitor lizards near the beach. The cave trip itself is limited by a permit system, so book through the park office.
Highlights
- Underground river in a limestone cave
- Palawan hornbill and peacock-pheasant in the forest
- Monitor lizards and macaques at the beach
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Quick answers
- What wildlife can you see in Puerto Princesa Underground River?
- Top wildlife targets in Puerto Princesa Underground River include Palawan Hornbill, Palawan Peacock-Pheasant, Palawan Bearded Pig, Palawan Stink Badger, Long-tailed Macaque, Water Monitor, Binturong and Palawan Flycatcher. Highlights: Underground river in a limestone cave.
- Where is Puerto Princesa Underground River?
- Puerto Princesa Underground River is in Palawan, the Philippines (about 10.17°, 118.92°).
- What are the highlights of Puerto Princesa Underground River?
- Underground river in a limestone cave, Palawan hornbill and peacock-pheasant in the forest and Monitor lizards and macaques at the beach.