Best River Tourist Destinations in The Philippines

The seven wonder rivers of the Philippines.

The Philippines has scores of rivers and streams. The longest river is the Cagayan River. Some of the rivers in the country are perfect destination for trekking, rafting and boating. Here’s a list of the best river tourist destinations in the Philippines.

Puerto Princesa Subterranean River National Park

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One of the most unique rivers not only in the Philippines but also in the world is Palawan’s Puerto Princesa Subterranean River National Park. This river is the longest navigable underground river in the world and the second longest underground river. This underground river, which is also known as St. Paul Underground River is 8.2 km long and could be longer once fully measured.

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This wonderful tourist destination is located 50 km north of Puerto Princesa, Palawan’s capital. It is one of the 28 finalists for the search for “New Seven Wonders of Nature”.

Cagayan de Oro River

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Cagayan de Oro River or more popularly known as Cagayan River is a beautiful river located in Mindanao. This wonderful river in the Philippines is a very popular site for whitewater rafting and is regarded as the major tourist attraction of Cagayan De Oro City.

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Aside from whitewater rafting, kayaking and river trekking are also popular tourism activities in this awesomely beautiful and clean river. So what are you waiting for? Take the challenge; enjoy the thrill and excitement of whitewater rafting in Cagayan River.

Pagsanjan River

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Undoubtedly, one of the most visited and most popular rivers in the Philippines is the Pagsanjan River in the province of Laguna. This river is also known as Lumban River or Pagsanjan-Lumban River. The very popular Pagsanjan Falls lies on this river.