Palawan Adventure - The City Tour

It's the 2nd to the last day of our Puerto Princesa getaway. Nobody wants to leave, I don't want to think about leaving at all. We felt at home there. I wish our town in Cavite can be that beautiful and disciplined. But before we say goodbye to the place, we just have to make one last stop - the city tour! 


Immaculate Conception Cathedral

The church was the nearest place from our Pension House, barely took 10 minutes to get there. I like this holy structure, it reminds me of our church back in Naic. I discovered that we share the same patron saint and celebrate the feast of the Immaculate Heart of Mary every December 8th.

inside the church

The Grotto

Just beside the church is the Plaza Cuartel. nothing much to look at but it has a historical significance in the city. It served as a garrison during the 2nd World War wherein Japanese soldiers and American hostages where burned and killed. 

Palawan Wildlife Rescue and Conservation Center

The Palawan Wildlife Rescue and Conservation Center is basically a breeding ground for different kinds of crocodiles.  It is also a research institute for the conservation of Palawan's other endangered species. 

On the picture is my brother posing with the remains of a crocodile, the skin and bones tells the story of the country's largest crocodile until Lolong came along. I thought we'll see him there but the tour guide said that he is being kept in Surigao Del Sur. 

Bones of a Sperm Whale are also displayed in the center. It is said to be recovered from the Tubbataha Reefs. 

HUGE! I see some sort of a boat or a canoe when I look at it.

The Bearcat interaction

For a minimal fee of P20.00, one can take unlimited pictures with Palawan's Binturong, or popularly known as the Bearcat. In my opinion it is called as such because it's fuzzy like a bear but not big enough to be like one, much like a cat. It's totally harmless, it doesn't make any sound when you carry it and it's extremely cute! I'm just a little afraid that it will scratch my neck and bite me haha foolish thought! I wish I can take one at home :)

Crocodile Farm

It's time to meet and greet the crocs! First stop is the hatchery. It's where the eggs are kept and hatched. Baby crocs are everywhere, mostly from 0 months up to 2 years of age. Our guide told us to avoid making loud noises and to the take the flash off our cameras so as not to scare the babies because they might just jump off their cage and bite us!

Down to the lair of the big crocs. According to our guide, casualties have occurred in the past wherein visitors accidentally fall off the viewing deck and gets eaten by the big boys.   

My mom told me that before it was really dangerous to walk through the ledge because there were no railings on the side, one wrong step and you're sure to get eaten! 

This was our complete souvenir shot with a baby crocodile. Unlimited pictures can be taken for P30.00 each. The baby croc is 2 years old, it had it's mouth taped to prevent casualties. I'd say its awfully slimy and cold but it behaved and cooperated with us just fine!