Stargazers have unmatched view of constellations in the sky in Puerto Princesa

[ASEAN NOW News]

MANILA – Palawan's heavily forested setting has blessed Puerto Princesa, an attraction you can also find in most pristine places in the Philippines, an unmatched view of constellations in the sky and a night with fireflies enchantingly fluttering in the trees.

 

The unique experience is offered at Kitu-Kito D’Makarios, a firefly-watching place in Sitio Tag-bato, about an hour away from the city proper.

 

Upon arriving, you'll be welcomed by a floating restaurant that serves buffet-style dinner before you ride an outrigger boat that will take you inside the Honda Bay-connected mangrove forest.

 

For first-timers, the ride could be scary at the start because the boat will steer you into a completely dark river.

 

Kitu-Kito's floating restaurant

 

Flashlights won't be lit since you're trying to spot the light-emitting insects. But when you do, you’ll be spellbound.

 

The fireflies only flock to certain mangroves that look like Christmas lights decking a sea-soaked tree when you see them. If you get lucky they'll even flutter above your head as they fly from one tree to another.

The tour takes about 45 minutes.

 

Overall, from the steady sound of the boat's paddle to the clearest view of the sky and stars as a bonus backdrop, the calming experience the tour offers is in itself worthy of a repeat should you visit Puerto Princesa again.

 

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