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The Essence of Iwahig River


Iwahig River also known as Balsahan River is one of the watersheds of Palawan. The river is a good destination to feel and breathe the fresh air because of its clean and fresh waters.

by Jane Dacumos on October 01, 2012

Iwahig River also known as Balsahan River is one of the watersheds of Palawan. The river is a good destination to feel and breathe the fresh air because of its clean and fresh waters. Located in the Iwahig Penal Colony, Balsahan River is a favorite destination of tourists who want to have a different commune with nature. It has a man-made pool and cottages for picnics are available nearby.

One attraction is the line of acacia trees believed to be more than 200 years old. The management of Iwahig Penal colony exerts the best efforts to protect and preserve this line of trees that provide shade to tourists. Pebbles and rocks around the area are worth discovering and learning about. 

Iwahig Penal Farm allows visitors to stay in the area only until 4 o'clock in the afternoon. Make sure that you explore and enjoy Balsahan River to the fullest.

Quick Trivia

Balsahan River is home to one of the endemic species of horned frog, the Palawan horned frog (Megophrys ligayae). This frog is listed under the endangered species of amphibians by the International Union for the Conservation of Nature (IUCN).

How to get there

Balsahan River is accessible via a rough, gravel road that connects with the national highway going south of Palawan.

From Manila – Puerto Princessa

Philippine Airlines, PAL Express (formerly Air Philippines), Cebu Pacific, and Zest Air have travel routes from Manila to Puerto Princessa (capital of Palawan).

Nearest accommodations in Iwahig / Balsahan River:

  • Kar-wel Pension House - Bonifacio Street, Puerto Princesa Town Proper, Palawan, Philippines
  • Casitas de Az Pension - Valencia Corner A.Abueg (Bonifacio) Street, Brgy. Bagong Silang, Puerto Princesa Town Proper, Palawan, Philippines 5300
  • Josefina's Pension - Bonifacio Road, Puerto Princesa Town Proper, Palawan, Philippines
  • Season Guesthouse - Roxas St. Puerto Princesa City in front of Skylight Convention Center, Puerto Princesa Town Proper, Palawan, Philippines 5300
  • Marianne Home Inn - Quezon Street Extension Barangay Tagumpay, Puerto Princesa Town Proper, Palawan, Philippines 5300
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