Island of the Philippines - Underground River Park, Palawan

@rakski (156709)
Philippines
April 5, 2016 7:08am CST
Here is the entrance of the Underground River Park located in Palawan. Inside the cave, there are lots of limestone formation. It is a long river though there is a passing through the end of the river, it is not open for public already. In every boat there, they will provide a tour guide who will tell and describe you the different rock formations inside. There are also lots of bats inside so the smell is not that good but tolerable. I was amazed in the big dome they shown us wherein the ceiling of the cave is so high. Though I want to take a lot of pictures, I cannot because I have to hold on to my son who would want to take a dip in the water.
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joy
@MGjhaud (23228)
• Philippines
5 Apr 16
i love the water but i dont think i will go in there. i dont like caves unfortunately. ive only been in to 2 caves in my entire life and thats it, no more caving..
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joy
@MGjhaud (23228)
• Philippines
5 Apr 16
@rakski it looks like yeah..
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rakski
@rakski (156709)
• Philippines
5 Apr 16
I am not so much into cave either but the difference here is that I do not have to crawl or go up using a rope only.
Sunrise Fan
@sunrisefan (28524)
• Philippines
7 Jul 16
That's one place I'm curious to go and see. I love the photo you attached, Ms. Rakski :)
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rakski
@rakski (156709)
• Philippines
7 Jul 16
Thanks @sunrisefan Yes, I love this place.
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rakski
@rakski (156709)
• Philippines
7 Jul 16
@sunrisefan Me and my family were very lucky indeed. Beauty of nature at its best... That is why I promised myself to take a tour in different provinces of our country every year with my family. I want my children to appreciate also nature and its beauty.
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Sunrise Fan
@sunrisefan (28524)
• Philippines
7 Jul 16
@rakski If the picture is beautiful, the actual sight must be twice as beautiful. You're lucky to have the chance to visit the place :)
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Morning Girl
@salonga (27775)
• Philippines
6 Apr 16
We went there and indeed the rock formations are amazing but the smell of bats did not please me. I am very sensitive with smell for it can trigger my mild sinusitis.
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rakski
@rakski (156709)
• Philippines
7 Apr 16
oh yes, in some ares inside the cave, the odor is not just good.... The rock formations are amazing, right?
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Morning Girl
@salonga (27775)
• Philippines
7 Apr 16
@rakski Yes they are!
scheng1
@scheng1 (24649)
• Singapore
7 Apr 16
Wow, that is nice. I wonder how many times the locals go inside the cave that is not opened to tourists. I am sure they know the way in and out.
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scheng1
@scheng1 (24649)
• Singapore
8 Apr 16
@rakski True. The locals must have made a lot of money from selling postcards and other items to the tourists. I will like to live in this kind of place. it is so beautiful and there are many opportunities to earn from tourism.
rakski
@rakski (156709)
• Philippines
8 Apr 16
oh yes, I am sure most of the locals especially the guides there knows it but they are also protecting the place since it also their source of income
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Reine25
@Lucky15 (37391)
• Philippines
5 Apr 16
Look the water. Wow!
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rakski
@rakski (156709)
• Philippines
5 Apr 16
Yes! That is the reason my son wants to dive in! It looks so inviting!
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Reine25
@Lucky15 (37391)
• Philippines
5 Apr 16
@rakski but we can't? Looks.deep. haha
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rakski
@rakski (156709)
• Philippines
5 Apr 16
@Lucky15 yes, it is deep and it is prohibited to swim there because they are protecting it also from damage.
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jin
@Yar_Joey (3271)
• Philippines
7 Apr 16
That is a very nice tourist destination. How I wish my love and I can go there
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rakski
@rakski (156709)
• Philippines
8 Apr 16
of course, you can and I hope so.
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jin
@Yar_Joey (3271)
• Philippines
9 Apr 16
@rakski But I am still busy while she lives far from me and that destination so maybe if we both are free then we can go there
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youless
@youless (114117)
• Guangzhou, China
7 Jul 16
That's so interesting. Will it open again? If so, when will it open? This will be a very nice place for the travellers.
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rakski
@rakski (156709)
• Philippines
7 Jul 16
@youless actually three fourths of it is open for public. Once inside and you reached the area where public are not allowed, the boat needs to turn around. yes, it is a nice place to travel. So majestic
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Hope
@1hopefulman (45111)
• Canada
7 Apr 16
How old is your son? The cavern looks amazing.
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rakski
@rakski (156709)
• Philippines
7 Apr 16
It really looks magnificent. My son is 6 years old that time and he wants to take a dip.
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lady Di
@lady1993 (27221)
• Philippines
5 Apr 16
Palawan does have a lot of attractions, but caves are quite scary since it's dark and many creatures live in it... watching the Descent movie has got an effect on me
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rakski
@rakski (156709)
• Philippines
5 Apr 16
well, it is not that dark inside actually, there are some areas that are dark but the boatman has flashlights and there are boat after boat after boat of tourist going inside.
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Michelle
@infatuatedbby (94909)
• United States
6 Apr 16
Wow looks beautiful! I would close my nose to not smell the bat though!
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Michelle
@infatuatedbby (94909)
• United States
7 Apr 16
@rakski but it's beautiful views/water after you get out!
rakski
@rakski (156709)
• Philippines
7 Apr 16
yes, we should close our nose if we do not want to smell the bat's urine and poop there...
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rebel_woman06
@SIMPLYD (90717)
• Philippines
6 Apr 16
Just looking at the picture alone is already breathtaking , how much more if one is there .
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rakski
@rakski (156709)
• Philippines
7 Apr 16
oh yes, really breathtaking..... captivating....
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Sky
@skysnap (20152)
•
5 Apr 16
This is very beautiful I wish to visit the place one day.
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rakski
@rakski (156709)
• Philippines
5 Apr 16
yes, I hope you can visit the place. It is breathtaking!
ida123
@ida123 (6206)
• Cagayan De Oro, Philippines
5 Apr 16
I know when we are there, we can really say how God made the nature and mother Earth and we can say that He is very creative and artful, this underground river is so lovely and amazing to look at.
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rakski
@rakski (156709)
• Philippines
5 Apr 16
Very very true. You can see and wonder how God made all of this to be like this. Magnificent!!!
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josefina
@josie_ (10033)
• Philippines
5 Apr 16
I have heard of the place but never been there. Hopefully I'll get a chance to see the underground river cave in the future. Instead of taking vacations in foreign countries we should learn to appreciate our country's natural beauty.
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rakski
@rakski (156709)
• Philippines
5 Apr 16
I agree with you there my friend. I learned that lesson way back when I met French volunteers here and I go with them exploring my own country. And from then on, I promised to visit and see different provinces here.
Lee Ka
@kaka135 (14994)
• Malaysia
8 Apr 16
This looks great and wonderful. It must be really relaxing visiting there. I'd like to go there if I have a chance to visit Philippines. Thanks for sharing this. Yes, holding the child is much more important!
Jose Juan
@quantum2020 (12054)
• Ciudad De Mexico, Mexico
15 Apr 16
It´s an impressive cave and the color of the hue of the water is fantastic! I´m afrraid of bats which look like rats! That would have prevented me form entering the cave!
Anna
@LadyDuck (502798)
• Italy
5 Apr 16
We have similar caves in Italy, but I suffer of claustrophobia, I have never visited one.
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Jabo
@jaboUK (64346)
• United Kingdom
5 Apr 16
Oh definitely keep hold of your son - he is more important than a photo! It sounds like a great place to visit - I went to somewhere similar to that in Majorca years ago.
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rakski
@rakski (156709)
• Philippines
5 Apr 16
Oh yes, he is so in love with the water! I have not heard of Majorca, but if is similar to this then it is another work of art by God.
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ingrid
@ridingbet (66854)
• Philippines
8 Apr 16
I want to go to the cave here in my place. it is one of the deepest caves in the Philippines. I also want to reach that tourist spot but it is so far from my place