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El Nido, also known as El Nido, is located in the northwest of Palawan. It is an area composed of bays and islands, surrounded by dozens of limestone islands of various shapes. El Nido features diverse scenery, including white sand beaches, mangroves, coral belts, and limestone reefs. The main beach is located near the ferry terminal, and the seaside town is where most tourists stay. The quiet and cozy atmosphere is perfect for a relaxing vacation. Strolling along the coconut-lined beach, listening to the waves, enjoying the sea view, or tasting roadside seafood barbecue are all great options, and it is especially romantic at sunset. The main beach and the surrounding seaside town area are not large and can be explored in half a day. The main way to enjoy El Nido is by island-hopping to explore the towering limestone islands scattered in the sea, find hidden beaches, enjoy the secluded lagoon scenery, or fully experience the fun of snorkeling and diving. For diving enthusiasts, you can even see the legendary mermaids—dugongs. In addition to island-hopping, the surrounding land areas of El Nido are also very popular with tourists. Adventure lovers can participate in activities such as hiking, mountain biking, mountaineering, and rock climbing, and have unexpected encounters with cute animals in the forest. For vacationers with a sufficient budget, El Nido Homestay has resorts on Miniloc Island, Lagen Island, Apulit Island, and Pangulasian Island. These resorts are famous for their hidden lagoons, palm forests, orchids, and offshore cruise spots, and also provide tourists with entertainment and water sports equipment, diving, and island exploration activities.El Nido · 4.4km from downtown

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El Nido Tour C Hidden Beaches & Shrine
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El Nido Day Tour Route A: Big Lagoon + Secret Lagoon + Seven Commandos Beach + Payong Beach and more
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El Nido Day Tour Route B: Snake Island + Entalula Island + Papaya Beach + Cathedral Cave and more
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El Nido Tour B Hidden Caves & Island Escapes
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1-day tour to El Nido tour A: classic lagoon & limestone cliffs tour
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El Nido Tour D: Lagoon Serenity & Island Escape
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El Nido 1-day Tour Route D: Small Lagoon + Cadlao Lagoon + Bukal Beach + Paradise Beach, etc.
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肆玖~29 October 2024
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El Nido is worth a visit. It has amazing natural landscapes, with many limestone islands with special shapes, and the sea water flowing between the islands looks like pearls on the sea. The beach is very beautiful, like the white and soft sand of Nacpan Beach, walking on it is like walking on clouds, very suitable for sunbathing, strolling or building sand castles. The sea water is very clear. In shallow places, you can directly see the corals, seaweed and various beautiful fish on the seabed. In deeper places, you can also see the underwater world. Snorkeling and diving enthusiasts will definitely like it. Moreover, the coral reefs on the seabed are diverse, like underwater gardens, and are the home of many marine creatures. The marine activities here are also very interesting. It is a world-famous diving resort. When diving, you can see colorful corals, cute clown fish, slow-moving turtles and other marine creatures up close. It is like a dream world underwater. You can also rent a boat to shuttle between the islands, explore hidden beaches and small bays, and feel the fun of sailing on the sea. The food in El Nido is also very attractive, with fresh seafood such as grilled fish, shrimps, and crabs, as well as various tropical fruits such as mangoes and durian. These delicacies allow tourists to taste the local flavor.

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Anonymous user1 April 2026
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Потрясающее место в Эль-Нидо, до которого очень легко добраться. Прогулка очень увлекательная и интересная. На входе выдают шлем и страховку для вашей безопасности, так что можно гулять и не бояться высоты. Виды на бухту и лодки открываются просто невероятные — это отличная точка, чтобы увидеть красоту природы с высоты, не тратя на это много времени и сил. Очень рекомендую для крутых фотографий и ярких впечатлений!

El Nido Via Ferrata Canopy Walk

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Micah23 December 2019
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Everything in Palawan is beautiful, but El Nido is really something! Different tours to offer amd very affordable and it's up to you which one you prefer. Went here to celebrate our anniversary and I was really saving this trip with my boyfriend now my fiancé. I really love El Nido. I was also amazed with the Big Lagoon because the water is surreal. Turquoise dream! Definitely you shouldn't miss this!

Big Lagoon

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Paul Nathaniel Mac1 September 2023
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If you’ve been dreaming of pristine beaches, palm trees, amazing sunsets and your own comfy space in paradise, this is the place to be🏝🌺🇵🇭

Nacpan Beach

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_We***1319 February 2020
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Lio Beach was one of my favorite places in the Philippines. The sand was soft and the water was warm. It wasnt as busy as the other beaches on the island and was very peaceful. They had great bars and restaurants that offered great drinks and good. Beautiful view.

Lio Beach

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西等记忆12 March 2020
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This lagoon is such a wonderful place, it is worth going, it is simply an amazing place, the sea water here is like being smoothed, very quiet, it is really a good place for couples to stay at ease, if you can rent a boat to this place by yourself, it is also very, very great! !

Secret Lagoon

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Olesik28 August 2026
5.0
This beach is simply a miracle. The sea is sky blue 💙 the sand is soft 💙 the views are breathtaking 💙

Seven Commandos Beach

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When choosing a tour, start with how much time you have and the kind of experience you're looking for. Trending options right now include El Nido Tour C Hidden Beaches & Shrine, El Nido Day Tour Route A: Big Lagoon + Secret Lagoon + Seven Commandos Beach + Payong Beach and more, and El Nido Day Tour Route B: Snake Island + Entalula Island + Papaya Beach + Cathedral Cave and more. Check the real-time availability and itinerary before you book.

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