ABOUT EL NIDO, PALAWAN
El Nido is a Philippine municipality on Palawan island. It’s known for white-sand beaches, coral reefs and as the gateway to the Bacuit archipelago, a group of islands with steep karst cliffs. Miniloc Island is famed for the clear waters of its Small and Big lagoons. Nearby Shimizu Island has fish-filled waters. The area has many dive sites, including Dilumacad Island’s long tunnel leading to an underwater cavern.
El Nido is currently ranked #4 in Condé Nast Traveler’s list of “20 Most Beautiful Beaches in the World.” CNNGo has called it the Best Beach and Island destination in the Philippines for its “extraordinary natural splendor and ecosystem.
Manila Airport Code: MNL
Lio Airport Code: ENI
Flight Duration: 1 hour and 20 mins
WHAT TO SEE IN EL NIDO
Bird Watching
Surround yourself with a wide variety of exotic birds found only in this part of the world. Zoom in, click your camera, and capture that perfect shot for a truly rewarding bird watching experience.
Kayaking
Kayak your way to nature’s beauty and discover picture-perfect lagoons, beaches, and coves. It’s also the best way to explore the islands up close and personal.
Kayaking
Kayak your way to nature’s beauty and discover picture-perfect lagoons, beaches, and coves. It’s also the best way to explore the islands up close and personal.
Massages
Make your stay in paradise all the more gratifying with a soothing massage at a local spa. Forget all the stress, let go of your worries, and let nature heal your body.
Private Island Dinners
Savor world-class cuisine in an intimate dinner with your special someone. Satisfy your taste buds with one-of-a-kind local dishes and fresh seafood.
Private Island Dinners
Savor world-class cuisine in an intimate dinner with your special someone. Satisfy your taste buds with one-of-a-kind local dishes and fresh seafood.
Snorkeling
Take a dip and surround yourself in rich, colorful marine life. Discover more than 50 species of coral that attract whales, whale sharks, sea cows, manta rays, dolphins, and endangered turtles.
Sunbathing
Soak up the sun and get that perfect tan. Enjoy dramatic views of nearby islets and limestone cliffs, all within reach and easy to explore.
Sunbathing
Soak up the sun and get that perfect tan. Enjoy dramatic views of nearby islets and limestone cliffs, all within reach and easy to explore.
Sunset Cocktails
As the day ends, bask in the glorious sunset and treat yourself to a few cocktails. Let the night come alive and meet new friends at cozy island bars and restaurants.
Public Transportation
El Nido, Palawan is just a small city but with so much to offer. From its natural resources, food and even on their local
culture. They preserved the beauty of the place over the years. When exploring El Nido, you only have limited options to
use as your mode of transportation. Some of them are vans, that is for private rental or use only, tricycle, motorcycle for
strolling around the province and boat for island hopping. Grab and Uber is not available in the area.