Saturday, December 28, 2013

Iwahig Prison and Penal Farm: Puerto Princesa Correctional Facility or Penal Colony

One of the famous stops in Puerto Princesa Palawan is the Iwahig Prison and Penal Farm were prisoners are free roaming as they exercise or do field works.

iwahig prison and penal farm
We arrived there already in the late afternoon so most prisoners have returned to their cells.

iwahig prison and penal farm
It is a big facility.  There are different structures and farm lands.

iwahig prison and penal farm
Since they have many visitors, there is also the Souvenir Shop a their Recreation Hall.

iwahig prison and penal farm
We checked it out a bit.

iwahig prison and penal farm
There are selling the usual souvenirs like wood craft, trinkets and there are also unique items like the prisoner uniforms.  We found the items too pricey so we didn't buy anything though.

Iwahig Prison and Penal Farm
Address Iwahig National Road, Puerto Princesa
Palawan, Philippines
Budget Per Person FREE  Iwahig Prison and Penal Farm Map
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Operating Hours 8:00am - 4:00 pm
Reservation Required No
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