
Iwahig River: Through the Mangrove Corridors of Puerto Princesa
The experience of arriving at Iwahig River feels noticeably different from many of the tourism routes more commonly associated with Palawan. Leaving the busier sections of downtown Puerto Princesa, the drive southward along the South National Highway gradually changes in atmosphere as commercial districts thin out and greener roadside landscapes begin to dominate the route. Travelers pass through areas such as Irawan before reaching the broader Iwahig district, where coconut trees, agricultural lots, roadside eateries, and quieter barangay scenery begin replacing the denser urban environment closer to the city center.