El Nido

Located in the northernmost part of Palawan, El Nido is a stunning destination known for its towering limestone cliffs, crystal-clear lagoons, and pristine white-sand beaches.

Getting There

Activities

Where To Stay

What To Eat

GETTING

there

Being a archpelago of islands, you have a couple different options to get to El Nido:

By Sea: Take a ferry from Coron.

By Air: Fly from Manila to El Nido Airport [1 hour flight]. You can also take a cheaper flight to Puerto Princesa Airport [1 hour] and then travel by land to El Nido.

By Land: Take a bus or van from Puerto Princesa City to El Nido Town [5-6 hours]. From there take a tricycle or habal-habal (motorcycle) to your accommodation.

Best Beaches

Unwind on the stunning beaches of El Nido such as Las Cabanas or NacPan beach.

If you want the location of my favourite beach pictured above, checkout my full travel guide with all hidden gems!

Island Hopping

Explore the famous Big Lagoon, Small Lagoon, and Emerald Lagoon on a guided tour.

Beautiful views from above and vibrant diving spots from below.

Kayaking & Hiking

If guided tours aren't your vibe you can also rent a kayak and explore hidden coves at your own pace.

Not to miss: Trek to the top of Taraw Peak for breathtaking views of El Nido.

stay

WHERE TO

Spin Designer Hostel

budget-

If you are on a budget but not looking for a party hostel, Spin Designer Hostel is your best bet. This is where I stayed and it was clean, quiet and spaceous. They offer dorm rooms as well as private rooms with en-suit bathrooms and breakfast buffet is included in the price.

Sanse Boutique Hotel

mid-range

The best choice if you are looking for a comfortable modern stay in the heart of El Nido. This boutique hotel has an swimming pool with a sun desk, fitness centre , and spa.

H Hotel

high-end

H Hotel is located on a private beach, offering stunning views of El Nido's famous bay. It's a higher-end option if you are looking to splurge and experience 5-star amenities.

WHERE TO

Breakie + Lunch

We spent basically every morning grabbing breakfast or sammies from Tupi Cafe.

They also had amazing frappes and pasta at the most affordable prices we could find.

Dinner Spots

Not gonna lie, the obsession with Trattoria Altrove was real. We went back here three times because the pizza and chocolate mousse was so insane. Make sure to make a reservation or be prepared to wait cause this spot is popular for a reason!

If you’re normal and don’t want italian every single night, these spots were also really good:

Hermanos Tapas

Om's Thai

Miso Korean BBQ