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- Puerto Princesa Subterranean River National Park
Puerto Princesa Subterranean River National Park
The Puerto Princesa Subterranean River National Park is located
in the Filipino province of Palawan, about 30 miles (50km) north of
the city of Puerto Princesa. Although it is a little 'off the
beaten track', tourists to the Philippines are strongly encouraged
to make the trip to see the underground river - which, by all
accounts, has emerged as the one of the very best things to see in
the Philippines in recent years. In fact, the spectacular Puerto
Princesa Subterranean River has not only been inscribed in UNESCO's
list of World Heritage Sites, but - in November 2011 - was also
named as one of the New7Wonders of the World. The well-maintained
National Park contains an area with a limestone karst mountain
landscape, and the famed river follows a 5-mile (8km) course
through a large cave complex before merging with the South China
Sea. Visitors can take boat rides along the underground river, and
marvel at the huge stalagmites and stalactites, the interesting
limestone rock formations, and the echo-filled chambers they pass
by. The world's longest underground river - coursing through an
area of appreciable biodiversity - nature-lovers and
adventure-seekers alike will be delighted by a visit to the Puerto
Princesa Subterranean River National Park.
Information & Facts
Language
The official language of the Philippines is Filipino, but
English is widely spoken. Tagalog is the most predominant of the
many dialects or local languages spoken throughout the
islands.
Money
The currency of the Philippines is the Peso (PHP), which is
divided into 100 centavos. Major credit cards are widely accepted
in the cities and tourist destinations. Banks do not always accept
travellers cheques, but a receipt of purchase is useful. ATMs are
available in the major cities. US dollars are widely accepted in
Manila and other tourist areas and are the easiest currency to
exchange; otherwise Euros and Pounds Sterling can also be exchanged
in banks and hotels. Banks open from 9am to 3pm, Monday to Friday,
but their ATMs are open 24 hours. It is best to carry pesos when
travelling outside of major centres.
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