The city has been acclaimed several times as the cleanest and greenest city in the Philippines. With a wide range of attractions ranging from beaches to wildlife reserves, Puerto Princesa is a nature lover's paradise. it i sis also known as City in the Forest.

 

The City of Puerto Princesa is located 306 nautical miles southwest of Manila, 205 nautical miles from Panay and about 250 nautical miles from Zamboanga.

 

Puerto Princesa City has a total land area of 253,982 hectares making it the largest City in the country.

 

The City is comprised of 35 urban barangays and 31 rural barangays. The total area of the urban barangays is 14,716 hectares or only 5.8% of the total land area of the City. The largest land area of the City is comprised of the rural barangays with a total area of 239,266 hectares or 94.2% of the total land area of the City.

 

The best time to visit Puerto Princesa would be the summer months from April to June or during holidays, when seas are usually calm.