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Located in the north of the island of Palawan, the population of El Nido is one of the most important tourist destinations in the Philippines. Attracted by the beauty of the environment that surrounds it, with islands and incredible beaches or by its nocturnal atmosphere, El Nido receives thousands of tourists every year. If your idea is to know this corner of Palawan we leave you below all the information you need to enjoy your stay and the beauty of this destination of interest in the Philippines.
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El Nido in Palawan (Philippines)
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El Nido guide
What to do in El Nido
ISLAND HOOPING
Undoubtedly the main activity to do from El Nido is one of its famous Island Hopping or boat tours around the famous islets that surround it. El Nido is famous for being the ideal place to enjoy the small archipelago of Bacuit. With its Karstic formations, its incredible white sand beaches and its transparent turquoise waters, the Bacuit archipelago is one of the most famous prints in the Philippines. These boat tours or day trips are divided into 4 zones.
Tour A: Small Lagoon, Big Lagoon, Secret Lagoon, Shimizu Island and 7 Commando Beach.
Tour B: Snake Island, Pinagbuyutan Island, Entalula Beach, Cudugnon Cave.
Tour C: Helicopter Island, Matinloc Shrine, Secret Beach, Star Beach, Hidden Beach.
Tour D: Ipil Beach, Cadlao Lagoon, Paradise Beach, Beach Pass, Natnat Beach.
All these tours include food + drinks on board and you have the option to practice kayaking and snorkeling (equipment included).
VISIT THE NACPAN BEACH
Located 20 km north, Nacpan Beach is the perfect destination to enjoy a day of beaches. Right at the southernmost tip are the famous Twin Beach with its 2 parts of beach. Nacpan Beach is the perfect destination to spend a relaxing day out of the hustle and bustle of El Nido.
TO KNOW THE CORONG CORONG BEACH
Located just 5 km south of the city center, Corong Corong is one of the most popular beaches among tourists who spend a few days touring the surroundings of El Nido.
DO TIROLINA (ZIP LINE) IN LAS CABANAS
Located south of Corong Corong, the beach of Las Cabañas is famous among tourists for its beauty but especially for its zip line or zip line. With its 750 meters of route the option is given to the tourists to make the way in sitting position or for the most intrepid in position of Superman (the most popular among the 2). The prices would be:
Sitting position (one way) - 500 pesos.
Sitting position (round trip) - 900 pesos.
Superman position (one way) - 700 pesos.
Superman position (round trip) - 1100 pesos.
Combination of both positions (drop in Superman position and rise in sitting position) - 1000 pesos.
The schedule of the activity is from 9 am to 5:30 pm.
ENJOY THE SUNSET
Another of the tops to do in El Nido is undoubtedly enjoy the incredible sunsets. Apart from being able to enjoy it on the beach of the town, it is best to go to the beaches of Corong Corong or especially to Las Cabanas.
ENJOY DIVING IN THE NEST
One of the best things to do in El Nido is to enjoy and enjoy its seabed. If you do not have a diving qualification, one of the best options is to try a dive baptism one day or take advantage of the stay to get the title Open Water (initiation course) in one of the numerous diving centers that are scattered around the town. If you already have a diving degree, El Nido offers good dive sites suitable for all levels. In these dives you can enjoy coral funds and common species such as sea turtles.
Food in El Nido
El Nido has many incredible places where you can taste the local and international cuisine, especially the area of El Nido town has a very good gastronomic offer, with options for all tastes and for all budgets. Although in the area of Corong Corong and The cabins you also have many options.
Without a doubt the best thing is a dinner of fresh fish, they will cook the pieces that you choose to the embers, quite usual in the Philippines, a delight!
Accommodation in El Nido
The hotel offer in El Nido is wide and taste of all budgets. In El Nido you can find quality resorts, medium-priced accommodation and hostels with shared dorms for those traveling with tighter budgets. As an ideal alternative for those looking for a more relaxed corner, the ideal is to stay in Las Cabanas or Corong Corong. If you travel in the months of January to March it is convenient to have your reservation made.
Climate in El Nido
In El Nido, the wet season is overcast, the dry season is windy and partly cloudy, and it is warm and oppressive year round. Over the course of the year, the temperature typically varies from 79°F to 86°F and is rarely below 77°F or above 88°F.
The best time of year to visit El Nido for hot-weather activities is from late December to early April.
