Puerto Princesa Subterranean River

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By blaise25


entry to the cave
inside the cave on the underground river
inside the cave on the underground river

Voted as the Top 77 on the New 7 Wonders of the World last year is once again being nominate this year is Puerto Princesa Subterranean River in Palawan, Philippines.


If you dare to explore and navigate underground river and stunning caves, don’t forget to put into your list the famous Puerto Princesa Subterranean River.


The island of Palawan itself is already a paradise. Visiting Puerto Princesa Subterrranean River is even more breathtaking. With its limestone karst mountain landscape with an 8.2 km underground river, your adventure would truly unforgettable.


A remarkable feature of the river is that it winds through a cave before flowing directly to the South China Sea making it to be renowned as the world’s longest underground river.



rock formation
rock formation
the beach
the beach

Inside the cave, you’ll be amazed with the stunning formation of stalactites and stalagmites and several large chambers. At its mouth, a clear lagoon is framed by ancient trees growing right to the water’s edge. Monkeys, monitor lizards, squirrels and other friendly animals find their ecosystem near the cave.


Puerto Princesa Subterranean River National Park offers exciting activities such as mountain and rock climbing, bird watching, touring and planting mangrove trees, tours in the beaches and underground river.


Surely, one of a kind adventure!


To view and vote for the in the New 7 Wonders of the World go to New7wonders.com

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Waren E profile image

Waren E  says:
2 months ago

That looks like a wonderful tour,I hope there are surprises like like large snakes or alligators though,

thanks for sharing Blaise!

IslandVoice profile image

IslandVoice  says:
2 months ago

We spent 2 years traveling back and forth Palawan. I call it the Philippines 'last frontier', because in the 80's it was very much wild and untouched. It's truly beautiful as you have projected it here. My daughter also did a lot of diving there. Congrats on this picturesque hub!

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