Puerto Princesa City Tour Part 2: Baywalk Park

Day 3: City Tour Part 2

Baywalk Park

After having our merienda of chaolong at Sweet Ambet's, we then walked towards the Baywalk Park. This is Palawan's version of Manila's Baywalk along Roxas Blvd., sans the noise and pollution. This promenade stretches parallel to Malvar St., beside the port area. It has several benches where people can pass their time, peacock-like lamposts with colorful lights and several fish-figure accents lining the bay.



Baywalk Park

According to local folklore, Puerto Princesa derived its name from a princess-like maiden often seen by seafarers late in the afternood or early in the evenings walking along the bay, seemingly disappearing wheneve people approach her. A fiber glass sculpture made by Ronel F. Roces now stands at the far end of the Baywalk, symbolizing both the mythical maiden and the life and culture of Palawenos.


Ang Prinsesa ng Baybay (Princess of Ports)
"Simbolo ng Ating Kultura at Buhay"

The Port of Puerto Princesa, located right beside the Baywalk separated by a high wall, is considered to be an ideal port. It is well sheltered from strong tidal currents and adverse weather events, being far from the typhoon belt, and deep enough to accomodate almost all types of ships. As we were strolling near the port wall, we saw a few boats confiscated by the government because of illegal fishing and transporting illegal logs.

Confiscated boats docked along the Baywalk

We've gone here during early mornings for walking exercises and we saw a lot of morning joggers running along the length of the tiled baywalk. We also saw lots of children with their parents and grandparents hanging around and playing here.



Fish-figure accents by the bay



Cool breeze blowing by the bay

























I believe the best time to hang around the Baywalk Park is late in the afternoon to early evenings. It is when the stalls along the other side of the bay are open, selling a variety of food and drinks, and bike rentals are also available for those people who want to go around in a faster pace. The lamposts are also being lit and you can see the delightful sight of their different colors being reflected in the water, which I think little children will enjoy as well.

Baywalk Park
Sandoval St. Puerto Princesa City Palawan
No Closing hours
No admission fees

How to get there:
-Ride a trike (Php8 day rate)
-Walk from your accommodation if it's just nearby