The Puerto Princesa Underground River (PPUR) is currently on the top 14 out of the 28 finalists in the search for the New Seven Wonders of Nature (N7WN). From an initial list of over 400 locations worldwide, it is the lone finalist from the Philippines.
Filipinos and all friends of the Filipino people are encouraged to help in the campaign to ensure that the PPUR is proclaimed as one of the N7WN.
The Puerto Princesa Subterranean River National Park is located about 50 km north of the city of Puerto Princesa, Palawan, Philippines. It features a limestone karst mountain landscape with an 8.2 km. navigable underground river. A distinguishing feature of the river is that it winds through a cave before flowing directly into the South China Sea. It includes major formations of stalactites and stalagmites, and several large chambers. The lower portion of the river is subject to tidal influences. The underground river is reputed to be the world’s longest.
At the mouth of the cave, a clear lagoon is framed by ancient trees growing right to the water’s edge. Monkeys, large monitor lizards, and squirrels find their niche on the beach near the cave.
There are three ways to vote for PPUR:
- Vote online via the N7WN Websites
- Vote via Text Message
- Vote by Telephone:
Internet voting is allowed per email address.
a. Click on the PPUR as your N7WN candidate
b. Register your email account
c. Send your vote
Each SMS sent counts as one vote for the PP Underground River in the Official New 7 Wonders of Nature. Simply text PPUR to 2861.
a. Dial one of these international telephone numbers:
+23 92201055
+1 869 760 5990
+1 649 339 8080
+44 758 900 1290
b. At the end of the message, after the tone, dial PPUR’s 4 digit code 7723
c. When you hear the thank you message, you are all done – you have voted by telephone.
Show your support and help make the Puerto Princesa Underground River one of the New Seven Wonders of Nature.
Shengkayful says
wow! last year or the toehr year I also voted for this sis..yearly pa ang new wonders of the world?
Sheryl says
tuloy tuloy pa rin sis. sa 11/11/11 ang selection daw. may natanggap kasi akong email from the phil consulate here about this campaign by the administration…
dens says
At 8.2km, this is the longest navigable underground river in the world. It’s a bumpy ride but the rewards are spectacular-” cathedral-like caverns with stalagmites that resemble the Virgen Mary, a melting candle, the face of Jesus and a resting Pegasus”…(according to my classmate who has been there hehehe..how I wish I can visit this place!)…Z
Daria says
This looks like a beautiful adventure. Will put it on my bucket list of places to visit, that’s for sure! 🙂
May Jacklyn N. Ventura says
I vote for Palawan underground river for being amazing and wonderful.