The Puerto Princesa Underground River (PPUR) is one of the best travel destinations for me. If I'll have a top 3 Philippine travel destinations, for sure this is included in my list. I will never forget the experience of touring this nature's wonder. It's like going into a different world. Unlike Disneyland, Underground River is the masterpiece of nature. It's a magnificent world of the cave and it's natural inhabitants like the bats. I was amazed by the majestic formations of stalagmites and stalactites which are definitely a feast to one's eyes.
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| entering the Underground River |
Marvin and I had experienced some difficulties before we were able to tour the Underground River. Story here. Unexpectedly, we got another permit as discussed in my previous post. The 45 minutes tour was worth all the efforts we've exerted.
We were about 9 persons in a boat including the boatman. The boatman who is also the tour guide (yes they do dual jobs..really amazing) discussed some interesting facts about the Underground River in a humorous way. Nobody got bored during the 45 minutes tour. But even if the boatman/ tour guide will not talk at all, I will definitely still enjoy the tour because of the amazing views inside the cave. The boatman ecstatically explains (note: in fluent English) how Underground River was discovered, when was it opened to the public, what are the the different animals in the cave and many other facts.
Inside the Underground River is very dark. We only used one flashlight to lighten the interesting part of the cave one at a time. The boatman/ tour guide instructs the person holding the flashlight as to where he should position the flashlight and then he (boatman/tour guide) discusses some interesting facts about that stalactite/stalagmite formation or any part of the cave. Stalactite and stalagmite formations of birds, mushrooms, snakes, flowers and even human beings will leave you think and wonder how did it form. Big light bulbs are prohibited inside the Underground River because it will destruct the natural way of life of the animals such as the bats.
Underground River is definitely one of nature's wonder. It's unique, bizarre world of the dark that will leave anyone amazed at the beauty of nature.
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| The water of the Underground River is a combination of seawater and freshwater. |
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| exit of the Underground River |
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