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 …
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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 …
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 …
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When traveling to El Nido, you may want to select travel dates that include a full moon night for a totally different beach experience. There are plenty of good reasons why you should select traveling with that glowing immortal orb in the night sky. Well, you don’t have to be a romantic to appreciate the …
Kuyawyaw Falls: A Cool Nature Trip near El Nido While much of El Nido is baking in the tropical sun, there’s this one spot just 45 minutes away that will definitely cool you off! Located in a tropical forest, the trekking adventure Kuyawyaw Falls comprise of five waterfalls, but only the first three are open …
Nagkalit-Kalit Falls: An Easy Sidetrip on the way to Nacpan Green rice fields, river crossings, cool forest air, and sometimes even thick sludges of mud–these are some of the things you’ll experience on the way to El Nido’s local picnic spot Nagkalit-Kalit Falls. Back in the day, locals would come here with a bottle of …
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