Located in Puerto Princesa City, the Palawan Butterfly Eco Garden and Tribal Village showcase Palawan’s rich biodiversity and indigenous culture. Here, visitors can interact with colorful butterflies and see endemic species, such as the bear cat and bearded pig. More importantly, visitors get to know the Palaw’an, one of the indigenous people of the province, whose members reside in the Tribal Village while they are in the city. For visitors, the Palaw’an people demonstrate how to start a fire without matches, play traditional gongs and cowhide drums, and how they use blow darts for hunting in the wild. This cultural sharing is a testament to their wish to preserve their dying culture.

This culture spot is a part of a package tour. Another part is the comfortable yet affordable accommodation in Puerto Pension Inn, our green hotel partner. Puerto Pension Inn has been awarded the ANAHAW Philippine Sustainable Tourism Certification by the Department of Tourism. It is easy to see why: the inn offers budget accommodation with a generous dose of local charm — traditional woven mats that lend bursts of color throughout the property, local art pieces, and hand-carved images.