Bataraza is named after a locally influential Muslim Chieftain, Datu Bataraza Narrazid who was the father of the town’s first mayor, Datu Sapiodin Narrazid. He was a former mayor of the municipality of Brooke’s Point, the mother municipality of Bataraza. Estimated 35% of the residents are Roman Catholics, 23% are Islam while 23% adhere to any tribal religions

Bataraza is located five to six hours south of Puerto Princesa City. It can be reached via private, shared, self-drive and public utility vehicle. Southern point of the island – Buliluyan port its a gate to the beautiful archipelago Balabac

05b. Private van transfer Puerto Princesa ⇄ Rio Tuba / Buliluyan Port ★★★★
Island: Palawan / City: Puerto Princesa - Rio Tuba - Buliluyan Port
6,900 ₱ (119 $) - 9,700 ₱ (168 $)
Booked: (3)

Private transfer Puerto Princesa – Bataraza Rio Tuba or Buliluyan Port (pier to Balabac). The van will pick/drop you at your hotel or the airport in Puerto Princesa City.

 

05. Shared van transfer Puerto Princesa ⇄ Rio Tuba/Buliluyan Port ★★★★★
Palawan / Puerto Princesa - Rio Tuba-Buliluyan Port
900 ₱ (16 $) - 1,150 ₱ (20 $)
Booked: (7)

Transfer Puerto Princesa → Rio Tuba (South Palawan) or Buliluyan Port (Giong to Balabac) Vice Versa. Number of people for booking in the van max 10. Total transfer distance: to Rio Tuba 252 km. travel time – 5 hours. To Buliluyan Port – 6 hours 292 km.

 

Lalatuan falls and other hidden wonders of Bataraza, Palawan