Narra

An agricultural town south of Puerto Princesa known as the rice granary of Palawan and, offshore, home to Rasa Island, one of the last strongholds of the critically endangered Philippine cockatoo. Waterfalls in the foothills, conservation at sea, zero tourist bustle.

Best season: Nov – May Recommended: 1 day 1.5–2 hrs from Puerto Princesa

What to do

Basic lodging along the highway in town. Most travelers visit as a stop on the way south or as a long day trip from Puerto Princesa.

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Estrella Falls

Narra

A hidden waterfall in the jungle south of Puerto Princesa with a refreshing natural pool. A local secret off the tourist trail.

Waterfall from ₱50

Rasa Island Wildlife Sanctuary

Narra

A mangrove-ringed coral island where the critically endangered Philippine cockatoo hangs on, thirty minutes off Narra's coast.

Wildlife from ₱1,500

Featured in routes

Mixed Moderate

Puerto Princesa to Balabac

Palawan

The long haul south: van down the entire south highway to Rio Tuba (~5 hrs), then an open-sea boat to Balabac town (3–4 hrs, weather permitting).Almost everyone does this inside a package tour, which bundles the crossing with the island-hopping that follows, but the public route exists and works if you're patient.

8–10 hours ~250 km + boat

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