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Trip Planner:   Asia  /  Philippines  /  Mimaropa  /  Palawan Province  /  Palawan Island  /  Puerto Princesa  /  Tubbataha Reef

Tubbataha Reef, Puerto Princesa

4.8
#3 of 14 in Wildlife in Puerto Princesa
World heritage site · Reef · Nature / Park
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Witness the biodiverse wonder of Tubbataha Reef, a World Heritage Site. Located the Sulu Sea, the reef plays home to some 1,000 animal and plant species, with plenty of manta rays, sharks, clownfish, and lionfish, plus endangered species like hawksbill sea turtles. It includes a colorful coral wall rising 100 m (328 ft), as well as two coral islands. If you like diving, don't miss the opportunity to delve into this top scuba attraction, but be careful as the currents can get strong. Above water, keep your eye out for some of the 100 bird species in the sanctuary. Make Tubbataha Reef a part of your Puerto Princesa vacation plans using our Puerto Princesa day trip planner.
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  • By S279XFstevea
    Seadoors is fraudulent. Don't book with them. They will steal your money and never fulfill the trip. I don't know why they are allowed to stay in business. They took more than $10,000 from us and....  more
    Seadoors is fraudulent. Don't book with them. They will steal your money and never fulfill the trip. I don't know why they are allowed to stay in business. They took more than $10,000 from us and....  more »
  • By SCUBA STAR DIVE... C
    Stella maris woohhhh !!! Amazing boat , nice friendly crew always helpful through out everything , my experience on board was one of the most unforgettable moments of my diving journey. Both diving.....  more
    Stella maris woohhhh !!! Amazing boat , nice friendly crew always helpful through out everything , my experience on board was one of the most unforgettable moments of my diving journey. Both diving.....  more »
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