The Puerto Princesa Underground River is declared as one of the New 7 Wonders of Nature. The PPSRNP contains a full mountain to the sea ecosystem and protect forests, which are among the most significant in Asia.

The Puerto Princesa Underground River River has officially been declared as one of the official New 7 Wonders of Nature. This global recognition has required that steps are taken to ensure access is sustainable and does not result to degradation.

All persons are required to secure an entry permit from the Underground River Booking Office before entering the Puerto Princesa Subterranean River National Park.

Formerly known as the St. Paul Subterranean National Park, it comprised of 3,901 hectares of terrestrial reservation. Experts later concluded that the size of the Park was inadequate to protect the water shed of the Underground River and the significant biodiversity present.

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It is located in the midwest coast of Palawan, some 76 km northwest of Puerto Princesa City. The present boundary covers the entire catchment of the Underground River. The adjoining Barangay Marufinas also has important values, particularly for forest conservation.

Invertebrate species are principally represented by insect fauna. Of insects surveyed, the Lepidoptera group that include species like Trojana are the most commonly observed. The subterranean river is home to creatures that include Megalomorph spider, Thereupoda, and Amblypygius or tailess whip scorpion.

The limestone or karst formation is estimated to be 20 million years old and covers an area of around 35 sq. /km. The karst is 11 km long, differs from 3 to 5 km wide.

“To conserve the Park and the Underground River in its natural state through community participation in biodiversity conservation and sustainable development”. To realize the Vision and achieve its mission, 8 Management Programs were identified.

Invertebrate species are principally represented by insect fauna. Of insects surveyed, the Lepidoptera group that include species like butterflies like Trojana.The subterranean river is home to creatures that include Megalomorph spider, Thereupoda, and Amblypygius or …