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eticulates], the monitor lizard (Varanus salvator) and the<br />
green crested lizard (Bronchocoela cristatella). Amphibian<br />
fauna include ten species. The Philippine woodland frog<br />
(Rana acanthi) is the most dominant and frequently<br />
encountered. One species, Barbourula busuangensis,<br />
endemic to Palawan was also observed in the area.<br />
Notable are the nine species of bats, two species of swiftlets<br />
and whip spider (Stygophrynus sp.) found in the cave, and<br />
the sea cow (Dugong dugon) and the hawksbill sea turtle<br />
(Chelonia mydas) that feed in the coastal area of the park.<br />
Puerto Princesa Underground River was entered as the<br />
Philippine entry - and topped the first round of voting -<br />
in the New 7 Wonders of Nature competition. On July 29,<br />
2011, after the second round of voting, it was declared 1<br />
of 28 finalists. On November 11, 2011 it was provisionally<br />
chosen as one of the New 7 Wonders of Nature.<br />
On January 28, 2012, Malacañang expressed elation on over<br />
the official inclusion of the Puerto Princesa Underground<br />
River (PPUR) in the world’s New Seven Wonders of Nature.<br />
Confirmation that the Puerto Princesa Underground River<br />
is one of the New Seven Wonders of Nature was welcome<br />
news indeed for Puerto Princesa.<br />
Island Hopping<br />
Hit the beach in style with and spend the whole day with<br />
a fun filled island hopping tour of the islands and reefs of<br />
Honda Bay, Puerto Princesa. With its rich marine biodiversity,<br />
Honda Bay is touted as the Philippines’ Last Frontier. On this<br />
type activity, you’ll get to bask under the tropical sun, listen<br />
to the calming waves of the sea and get to meet different<br />
people in your tour group. Snorkeling is part of the fun in<br />
these types of tours, so if you do not have equipment, you<br />
can rent from many of the numerous places at the pier we<br />
recommend making the investment as you wouldn’t want to<br />
miss out on the fun of snorkeling in these pristine waters.<br />
A delicious buffet lunch is supplied on board as the tours<br />
take all day.<br />
Firefly Cruises<br />
Enjoy some of nature’s most wondrous creations: Fireflies!<br />
Learn fascinating facts about them while enjoying the cruise<br />
in one of Puerto Princesa’s rivers. Since this is a night time<br />
activity, you can also get to see the stars above; a sight that<br />
is often overpowered by the bright lights of the city.<br />
It is best to join an organized tour as they will arrange<br />
everything. The tour is done at night as the glow the fireflies<br />
emit can better be seen during this time. A tour coordinator<br />
will pick you up from your hotel at around dusk, be waiting<br />
in the lobby as they usually inform the front desk of your<br />
hotel the time of pick up. Once you arrive at the jump<br />
off point with other guests booked on the tour. Your tour<br />
coordinator will assist you in registering for the cruise. If<br />
boats are readily available to accommodate your tour group,<br />
you will then proceed to having your cruise on the river; this<br />
lasts about an hour. The boatmen who will paddle for you<br />
during the length of the cruise are village locals and will also<br />
serve as your tour guide. They will provide you information<br />
about the fireflies and will bring you to their resting place so<br />
Hidden beach<br />
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