Palawan’s Underground River
When the search for the 7 New Wonders of the Nature was launched, it did not surprise me that many of the Philippines’ natural beauties figured prominently in the race. I have to admit, my reaction had a tinge of cynicism to it, knowing fully well that Filipinos would normally flood every internet contest with votes in order to win global accolade.
But I realized I may just be jumping the gun on a legitimate contender so I made a vow to at least check the nominated places and see for myself if they were worth the hype. But since Palawan’s Underground River already made it as a Finalist, I decided to focus on it during my recent vacation.
And my verdict? I am proud to say that the cave that hosts the river is indeed one of nature’s best creations (it may not be as magnificent as the Grand Canyon but I was just as awed). It is an amazing showcase of how nature’s random acts can result into something spectacular. It strongly reminds everyone who visits it that the best artist is a Force beyond all of us.
And one thing that adds to the attractiveness of the place is the way it is being handled by its caretakers. There is discipline in the way it is being managed – from the booking of the tours to the maintenance of it’s sorroundings.
And boy, the boatmen/tour guides are all well-trained. They speak good English and have apparently mastered their educational and humorous scripts. As soon as they start their spiels, you forget the fear of riding a small boat that barely rises above the water level.
I swear, it is one place that will make you feel proud being Filipino!
(for more pics please click my Photo Album)
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that rock formation in the cave in the second pic looks like a fox. nice!
you all said it right! i just love palawan. clean and green. and the underground river’s truly amazing. i wish i had a good cam like yours. great photos!
una sa lahat, congratulations on the new domain. assssteeeeg.
i have been there to the underground river about half a decade ago and i truly want to go back there again.
awesome images.
asteeeeeeeeeeeeegggggg!!!!!!!
- ang mga photos
- ang kalikasan ng Palawan
- at ang bagong domain
carlotta: there you can really let your imagination run wild. andaming stalactite/stalagmite formations na me hawig sa mga normal nating nakikita.
kikit: yup! it would be hard not to love palawan. ang ganda at disiplinado ang mga tao!
lawstude: matagal na pala since you last visited. siguro you should try visiting it again para maikwento mo ang improvements.
aajao: he he. napapagaya lang po sa yo. thanks!
This is on our list of places to visit. Sa pics pa lang maganda na. Congrats on the new domain!