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The Puerto Princesa Underground River is located about 50 km north of the city of Puerto Princesa, Palawan, Philippines. It features a limestone karst mountain landscape with an 8.2 km. navigable underground river. A distinguishing feature of the river is that it winds through a cave before flowing directly into the South China Sea. It includes major formations of stalactites and stalagmites, and several large chambers. The lower portion of the river is subject to tidal influences. The underground river is reputed to be the world's longest. At the mouth of the cave, a clear lagoon is framed by ancient trees growing right to the water's edge. Monkeys, large monitor lizards, and squirrels find their niche on the beach near the cave.

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Philippines media hail New7Wonders honour for PPUR

Philippines media hail New7Wonders honour for PPUR The weekend inauguration of PPUR as one of the New7Wonders of Nature in Manila and on Palawan Island was the subject of widespread coverage in the Philippines media. “PNoy stresses responsible stewardship of PPUR” declared GMA News, which noted: “Now [...]

The PPUR poster boys on Palawan Island. Mabuhay!

The PPUR poster boys on Palawan Island. Mabuhay! The Tagalog world Mabuhay, meaning “long life”, is used at toasts (Cheers!), political rallies, for praising distinguished people and for welcoming guests. It was used a lot over the weekend on Palawan Island, home of the Puerto Princesa Underground River, [...]

The PPUR inauguration ceremonies reach the river

The PPUR inauguration ceremonies reach the river The Official Inauguration ceremonies for the Puerto Princesa Underground River (PPUR) as one of the New7Wonders of Nature continued today with the unveiling of a specially-cast, commemorative bronze plaque at the site itself in Palawan Province in the Philippines. “I [...]

“This honor reminds us of how truly blessed our country is,” says President...

“This honor reminds us of how truly blessed our country is,” says President Aquino What’s next for the Puerto Princesa Underground River (PPUR), now that it is officially one of the New7Wonders of Nature? Well, the next step, according to President Benigno Aquino III, is that Filipinos should move from being its promoters to [...]

Manila has an extra attraction: The New7Wonders of Nature commemorative PPUR...

Manila has an extra attraction: The New7Wonders of Nature commemorative PPUR plaque It’s official! The Puerto Princesa Undergroud River (PPUR) in the Philippines is officially one of the New7Wonders of Nature. President Benigno S. Aquino III was the guest of honour at today’s inauguration event in Manila during which a specially-cast bronze [...]

Weekend PPUR inauguration ceremonies kick off in Manila

Weekend PPUR inauguration ceremonies kick off in Manila The first phase of the Official Inauguration ceremonies celebrating the Puerto Princesa Underground River (PPUR) as one of the New7Wonders of Nature began to day in Manila. The event was attended by Philippines President Benigno Aquino III, Environment and Natural [...]

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