El Nido is part of a 90,000-hectare protected area in northern Palawan. Being here means having to adjust to rules that aim to preserve this paradise. Plastic has been banned all throughout town since September 2018. This means that whatever chips or fruit you buy will come in a paper bag. You won’t be seeing …
A majority of travelers in El Nido just settle for the crowded Town Proper, the fun Island Tours, and the sunset-charmed Corong-Corong. We can’t blame them if these are all they read about in most three-day itineraries online. El Nido is much, much bigger than these busy places though and definitely deserves at least a …
When picking an accommodation in El Nido, the most memorable experience would always be staying on an island, surrounded by eye-candy islets. The thousands of people who stream into town each month easily get funneled into the small inns and pension houses in the Town Proper–for the lack of better options. But you don’t have …
Choosing the Best Island Resort in El Nido, Palawan Read More »
If you want to extend your stay in El Nido for weeks or even months, you can get cheap accommodations living on the east coast, in the windy village of Sibaltan. Take it from us: It’s easy to fall deep with El Nido and forget the rest of the world. With its delicious ocean air, …
Best time to visit El Nido Best weather conditions – December to MayBest time for island hopping – April to MayBest time for scuba diving – April to MayBest time for sailing and kitesurfing – November to AprilBest time for surfing – November to AprilAverage Temperature – 28° Celsius (82.4° Fahrenheit) The best time to …
Hey, you’re in paradise! Who needs internet? If you’re a digital nomad or simply have an unhealthy relationship with your phone, we bear you news of tragedy: the internet in El Nido is abominable. Waiting for a web page to load is like watching paint to dry. Some hotels, resorts, and restaurants have WIFI but …
The demand for electricity in El Nido is pretty steep. With this kind of hot weather, plenty of rooms are running on air-conditioning all at the same time. Now, you shouldn’t be surprised if the lights in your room won’t turn on. Power outages in town is pretty common, it’s a sad fact of life. …
Money Matters, ATMs, and Credit Cards in El Nido Read More »
Just to give you a warning, El Nido is massive. The entire town covers almost 1,000 square kilometers. This is about the size of Berlin or Bangkok. El Nido isn’t just about beaches, islands, and island parties. In fact, only a quarter of the town is touristy. The rest is pretty much remote, but you’ll …
Tips on Booking Motorbikes and Private Vans in El Nido Read More »
In case you didn’t know, you can bypass the dizzying van transfer from Puerto Princesa to El Nido by booking a direct flight to El Nido. We’re telling you this because there seems to be a fluke with Master Google, the oracle of the universe. Google usually shows up the wrong information about how to …
How to Travel From Manila to El Nido in a Breeze Read More »
There’s nothing more depressing than a group of backpackers showing up in El Nido without any plans, well, because “We’re just like that!” they say. Sure, traveling with zero plans is one of the biggest thrills of stepping outside your comfort zone. The problem comes in when you step so far out that it becomes …
We Promise: Traveling to El Nido is 10x easier if you plan ahead of time Read More »
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