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.
El Nido
El Nido in Palawan (Philippines)
El Nido
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.
Bella Athena Garden
Destination: El Nido
Located in El Nido, 1.5 km from Big Lagoon El Nido, Bella Athena Garden features rooms with air conditioning and free WiFi. The property is around 1.5 km from Small Lagoon El Nido and 1.5 km from...
Bangles Homestay
Destination: Coron
Set within 5 km of Kayangan Lake and 5 km of Twin Lagoon, Bangles Homestay offers rooms with air conditioning and a private bathroom in Coron. Around 1.5 km from Mount Tapyas, the property is also...
El Centro Bay Inn
Destination: El Nido
Situated on the beachfront in El Nido, El Centro Bay Inn has a shared lounge and free WiFi. The property is around 600 m from Seven Commandos Beach, 4.2 km from Marimegmeg Beach and 600 m from Big...
Coron Gateway Hotel & Suites
Destination: Coron
Featuring panoramic sea views, Coron Gateway Hotel & Suites offers peaceful and modern accommodation with free WiFi access in its public areas. It houses a restaurant and provides daily...
Cherry's CourtYard
Destination: Puerto Princesa
Featuring a terrace, Cherry's Court_Yard is set in Puerto Princesa City and also provides a shared lounge and a bar. Boasting room service, this property also provides guests with a restaurant....
Cliffside Cottages
Destination: El Nido
Set 700 m from Papaya Beach, Cliffside Cottages offers accommodation with a garden, a shared lounge and a shared kitchen for your convenience. Complimentary WiFi is offered. Continental and Asian...
Krizma Inn
Destination: El Nido
Situated within 700 m of Matinloc Shrine and 700 m of Paradise Beach, Krizma Inn offers rooms in El Nido. The 2-star inn has air-conditioned rooms with a private bathroom and free WiFi. The...
Edie’s Bahay Aplaya Honda Bay
Destination: Puerto Princesa
Situated in Puerto Princesa City, Edie’s Bahay Aplaya Honda Bay offers beachfront accommodation 42 km from Honda Bay and features various facilities, such as a garden, a bar and a shared lounge....
Le Boat (Expeditions and Booze Cruises)
Destination: El Nido
Cruising through the lagoons, El Nido Party Boat Expeditions offers unique accommodation in El Nido. Free WiFi and barbecue facilities are available on board. Offering spectacular views of the...
El Nido Coco Resort
Destination: El Nido
Surrounded with lush greenery, Coco Resort offers peaceful and comfortable accommodation in El Nido. It features an outdoor swimming pool and is located just 30 m from Corong-Corong...
Mario's Travellers Inn
Destination: Coron
Located in Coron, Mario's Travellers Inn provides air-conditioned rooms with free WiFi. Featuring room service, this property also provides guests with a restaurant. The property is non-smoking...
Sampaguita Villas
Destination: El Nido
Situated in El Nido, 3 km from Corong Corong Beach, Sampaguita Villa features accommodation with a garden, free WiFi, a shared kitchen, and a shared lounge. Boasting a balcony, the villa is in an...
Pagdayon Traveler's Inn
Destination: Puerto Princesa
Set in Puerto Princesa City, Palawan region, Pagdayon Traveler's Inn is situated 8 km from Honda Bay. Featuring a shared lounge, the 2-star inn has air-conditioned rooms with free WiFi, each with...
Bambua Nature Cottages
Destination: Puerto Princesa
Situated in Puerto Princesa City, Bambua Nature Cottages has a garden and a terrace. At the guest house, rooms are equipped with a desk. San Jose is 46 km from Bambua Nature Cottages.
Layang Layang Home
Destination: El Nido
Located in El Nido, 1.3 km from Small Lagoon El Nido and 70 m from Paradise Beach, Layanglayang Home provides accommodation with free WiFi, air conditioning, a garden and a terrace. There is a...
OceanLodge Tourist Inn
Destination: El Nido
Featuring a terrace, Ocean Lodge Tourist Inn is situated in El Nido in the Palawan region, 1.7 km from Big Lagoon El Nido and 1.7 km from Small Lagoon El Nido. Among the facilities of this...
Mina Grande Beach Cottages
Destination: El Nido
Mina Grande is set on the beachfront in El Nido, 1.9 km from Matinloc Shrine and 1.9 km from Small Lagoon El Nido. With barbecue facilities, the 2-star hostel has air-conditioned rooms with free...
SunValley Tourist Inn
Destination: Coron
Set within 5 km of Kayangan Lake and 5 km of Twin Lagoon, SunValley Tourist Inn offers rooms with air conditioning and a private bathroom in Coron. Among the facilities of this property are a...
The Emerald Playa Beach Resort
Destination: Puerto Princesa
Located 4.3 km from Honda Bay, The Emerald Playa Beach Resort offers a bar, a private beach area and air-conditioned accommodation with a patio and free WiFi. There is a fully equipped private...
Joval Homestay
Destination: Coron
Set in Coron in the Palawan Region, 5 km from Kayangan Lake, Joval Homestay boasts a terrace and views of the mountain. You will find a shared kitchen at the property. The property is located...
El Gordo's Seaside Adventure Lodge
Destination: El Nido
Featuring a large and open wooden deck overlooking El Nido Bay, El Gordo's Adventures and Guesthouse provides dormitory and private rooms with free Wi-Fi. Kayaks and stand-up paddle boards and a...
Charms Hotel
Destination: Coron
Located 7 km from Kayangan Lake, Charms Hotel provides accommodation with free WiFi in Coron. The property is around 7 km from Twin Lagoon, 3.6 km from Maquinit Hot Spring and 600 m from Mount...
Villa Khadine Grand Vista Resort
Destination: Coron
Boasting a shared lounge, Villa Khadine Grand Vista Resort is situated in Coron in the Palawan region, 2 km from Mount Tapyas and 3.1 km from Coron Public Market. With a bar, the 3-star resort has...
Nacpan Beach Glamping
Destination: El Nido
Nacpan Beach Glamping provides accommodation in El Nido near Nacpan Beach and Calitang Beach. With free WiFi, this 3-star resort offers room service and a tour desk. The property is set 21 km from...
Mad Monkey Hostel Nacpan Beach
Destination: El Nido
Located in Nacpan Beach, 16.6 km from El Nido, Mad Monkey Hostel Nacpan Beach features a tour service. This beachfront property also boasts a restaurant and a bar. All rooms are fitted with a...
House of Big Brother Palawan
Destination: Puerto Princesa
Featuring an outdoor swimming pool and free WiFi access in public areas, House of Big Brother is located in Puerto Princesa, a 15-minute drive to Robinsons Mall while Honda Bay is approximately a...
Acacia Garden Inn
Destination: Coron
Located in Coron, 6 km from Kayangan Lake, Acacia Garden Inn features a garden, a 24-hour front desk and free WiFi throughout the property. Acacia Garden Inn offers rooms that are air-conditioned...
Floral Villarosa
Destination: Puerto Princesa
Situated just a 5-minute walk from Nasin Aw Beach, this property houses an outdoor swimming pool surrounded by landscaped gardens. It also features a restaurant, complimentary Wi-Fi access and...
Lan Bless Pension House
Destination: Coron
Offering a terrace and a shared lounge, Lan Bless Pension House is located in Coron, not far from Coron Public Market. Complimentary WiFi is provided. Guests wishing to travel lightly can make use...
Ahras Place
Destination: Coron
Providing a terrace, Ahras Place is located in Coron, not far from Mount Tapyas. Free WiFi is featured. All units feature air conditioning and a flat-screen TV. Twin Lagoon is 5 km from the...
Kalis Viewpoint Lodge Coron
Destination: Coron
Situated in Coron, 1.4 km from Mount Tapyas and 5 km from Kayangan Lake, Kalis Viewpoint Lodge Coron features accommodation with free WiFi, air conditioning, a shared lounge and a terrace. Guests...
Rainforest Beach Hotel
Destination: El Nido
Rainforest Beach Hotel is located in El Nido, less than 1 km from Big Lagoon El Nido and a 10-minute walk from Small Lagoon El Nido. Among the various facilities of this property are a terrace and...
Haisa Apartment
Destination: Coron
Situated in Coron, within 4.4 km of Twin Lagoon and 5 km of Kayangan Lake, Haisa Apartment offers accommodation with free WiFi, air conditioning, a garden and a terrace. It is set 1.1 km from...
Cherry's Transient House
Destination: Puerto Princesa
Set in Puerto Princesa City and with Mendoza Park reachable within 5 km, Cherry's Transient House offers express check-in and check-out, non-smoking rooms, a garden, free WiFi and a shared lounge....
Vela Terraces Hotel
Destination: Coron
Offering views of the mountain, Vela Terraces Hotel is situated in Coron City, 6 km from Kayangan Lake. The property has a sun terrace and guests can enjoy a drink at the bar. Coron Town is just a...
Rodriguez Lodge
Destination: El Nido
Set within less than 1 km of Big Lagoon El Nido and a 10-minute walk of Small Lagoon El Nido, Rodriguez Lodge offers rooms with air conditioning and a private bathroom in El Nido. Featuring a...
CISCA Palawan
Destination: Puerto Princesa
Set in Puerto Princesa City and with Skylight Convention Center reachable within 11 km, CISCA Palawan offers an outdoor swimming pool, non-smoking rooms, free WiFi and a garden. Each accommodation...
Fat Monkey Hostel
Destination: Coron
Fat Monkey Hostel is set in Coron, 8 km from Kayangan Lake. The hostel has a sun terrace and hammocks, and guests can enjoy a meal at the restaurant. Free WiFi access is provided throughout the...
Belinda's Guesthouse
Destination: Puerto Princesa
Located in Puerto Princesa, Belinda's Guesthouse offers free WiFi throughout including its air-conditioned rooms. Massage services and breakfast served in rooms can be arranged by the...
Marian Pension
Destination: El Nido
Marian Pension is situated in El Nido, 8 km from Big Lagoon El Nido and Small Lagoon, this property offers a 24-hour front desk and free WiFi. Marian Pension's units are equipped with a...
Novie's Tourist Inn
Destination: El Nido
Novie's Tourist Inn offers a jungle setting in El Nido, approximately 100 m from Bacuit Bay and Corong Corong Beach. It features rooms and cottages looking onto its tropical gardens. All...
bahay kawayan backpackers inn
Destination: Coron
Boasting a garden and a bar, bahay kawayan backpackers inn is set in Coron, 6 km from Maquinit Hot Spring and 6 km from Kayangan Lake. Among the facilities of this property are a restaurant, room...
Pawikan Hostel El Nido
Destination: El Nido
Set in El Nido, 700 m from Paradise Beach, Pawikan Hostel El Nido offers air-conditioned rooms with free WiFi and a tour desk. The property is close to Ipil Ipil Beach, Papaya Beach and Small...
Frendz Hostel El Nido
Destination: El Nido
Featuring 1-star accommodation, Frendz Hostel El Nido is located in El Nido, 4.4 km from Marimegmeg Beach and less than 1 km from Papaya Beach. With a bar, the 1-star hostel has air-conditioned...
Coral Cliff Hotel
Destination: El Nido
Featuring free WiFi, a restaurant and a terrace, Coral Cliff Hotel offers budget-friendly accommodation in El Nido. Every room at this hotel is air conditioned and features a french balcony. Rooms...
Ipil Suites El Nido
Destination: El Nido
Set amidst lush greenery, Ipil Suites El Nido features a restaurant and comfortable rooms with free Wi-Fi access. It has a common lounge area with a TV, while parking space is provided on site at...
Vali-Joe Travel Lodge
Destination: El Nido
Located in El Nido, Vali-Joe Travel Lodge provides air-conditioned rooms with free WiFi. All rooms feature a flat-screen TV with cable channels and a private bathroom. The property features a...
Jaijai’s Backpackers
Destination: Coron
Jaijai’s Backpackers offers accommodations in Coron, 3.5 miles from Kayangan Lake. Free WiFi is available in the apartment, located 3.7 miles from Twin Lagoon. Maquinit Hot Spring is 1.6 miles...
Ponce de Leon Garden Resort
Destination: Puerto Princesa
Boasting garden, a sun terrace with a swimming pool and a bar, Ponce de Leon Garden Resort is situated in Puerto Princesa City, 3.8 km from Palawan Museum and 3.6 km from Balinsasayaw Restaurant -...
Sannie Pension
Destination: El Nido
Set in El Nido, 2.8 km from Paradise Beach and 2.9 km from Papaya Beach, Sannie Pension offers accommodation with free WiFi and access to a garden with a terrace. Some units feature a seating area...
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