Palawan Underground River: One of the New 7 Wonders of Nature
Palawan Underground River. Images from www.puerto-undergroundriver.com.
Yeah I know, I am getting ahead of everybody by saying this, but I think that the pride of Palawan, called the Puerto Princesa Subterranean River National Park (PPSRNP), has a good chance of making it because Filipinos all over the world are voting for it. If you want your vote to be counted, visit the site, www.new7wonders.com. Voting is open until Friday only.
About the Puerto Princesa Subterranean River National Park
1. Features a spectacular limestone or karst landscape
2. Has an 8.2-km long underground river that flows directly into the sea–the longest navigable river in the world.
3. The lower half portion of the river has brackish water.
4. The river is affected by tides.
5. Is core area for the Palawan Biosphere Reserve under the Man and Biosphere Program.
6. It is a United Nations Educational, Scientific and Cultural Organization (UNESCO) Natural World Heritage Site.
7. Managed by the Puerto Princesa City government.
