Plaza Cuartel
Plaza Cuartel is a memorial park built on the site of the former Japanese garrison where one of the worst atrocities of WWII in the Philippines occurred. On December 14, 1944, Japanese soldiers herded 150 American prisoners of war into underground tunnels and set them on fire. Only 11 survived.
The memorial features informational plaques telling the full story, remnants of the original garrison walls, and a peaceful garden. A marker lists the names of those who perished. The site is both a history lesson and a place for quiet reflection.
Located next to the Immaculate Conception Cathedral on Rizal Avenue, it's easily visited as part of a city center walk.
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Plaza Cuartel sits on Taft Street directly opposite the Immaculate Conception Cathedral, so from Rizal Avenue you cross at the church and walk through the old stone gate.
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A tricycle from anywhere in the city proper is a short hop, and the ride from the airport takes about ten minutes.
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Most visitors see it as one stop on the half-day city tour alongside the cathedral and the museum.
| Item | Price | Note |
|---|---|---|
| Entrance | Free | An open memorial park with no admission charge. |
| Half-day city tour including this stop | P750 | Per person with a tour operator, reported in a guide updated March 2026. |
| Tourism tricycle for the city tour | P1,200 | Per tricycle, good for three to four passengers, reported March 2026. |
| Puerto Princesa City Tour | P700 | Per person, about 5 hours. Plaza Cuartel is one of six stops alongside the Baywalk, the Cathedral, Mitra's Ranch, Baker's Hill and the Crocodile Farm. |
Prices in Philippine Pesos. Use the currency selector in the nav to see approximate conversions.
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