This is a late post from my El Nido trip back in August. This also serves as my very first entry to my Blog. I finally decided to create a blog not because its a current trend and everybody else is doing it. I just wanna share my wonderful experience from my travel, show the beautiful places that ive seen and help other tourist kickstart their adventures.
I booked my plane ticket from AirAsia's seatsale back in December 2013 for 1,005 pesos bound to Puerto Prinsesa Palawan. Flights directly to El Nido are more costly so i took the Puerto Princesa route. From Puerto Prinsesa, you need to take a van to get to El Nido. Travel time is approximately 5-6 hours. Booths are placed inside the airport lobby that offers van transport and island tour packages. The prices are almost of the same range but you can still try to haggle.
El Nido is a small town with a long stretch shoreline facing the South China Sea. The town is unique because the houses are situated between the rock formations and the sea. Given the location of the town, up to now, they still have electricity issues and no available ATM,but thats easy to come by given what the island has to offer. I suggest that you bring sufficient cash for your entire stay or have your money sent to you through Money Order. Cebuana Lhuiller , M Lhuillier and Palawan Pawnshop are available in the island and they offer this service.
Accomodations in El Nido Palawan are mostly affordable, budget friendly. You have many hostels or inns to choose from. You can stay beach front, uphill or streets away from the sea. I stayed in El Nido Sands Inn (formerly know as Bay View Inn), this is owned by Palawan Pawnshop. The hostel is situated infront of the breach, they have a wide balcony facing the wide sea and the islands across. The have fan and airconditioned rooms but the CR is for sharing. One thing though, they require guests to remove slippers before going to the second floor where the rooms are located. Food is good. If you have cash to spend, you can dine at the restaurants facing the beach but if you have a tight budget, then i recommend eating in Carinderias near the town church. Just 2 blocks away from the shoreline.
There are 4 types of tours offered with different kinds of islands and lagoons to visit. The most famous would have to be tours a and c because the islands are really distinct and jaw dropping. You have the option to combine tours if you have time constraints. Your hostel can arrange it for you.
If you are an adrenaline junkee i suggest that you climb up the Taraw Cliff. The view from way up is just breathtaking. The path may be a bit challenging but trust me when i saw it will be all worth it.
The photo below will prove that.
You can also do an inland tour where you can visit the Nagkalit-kalit falls, Makinit Hotsprings, Nacpan and Calitang Twin beach and ending it in Corong Corong beach for the zipline and wait for the setting sun.
Taraw Cliff
Waiting area for boats behind the stones is the magical Small Lagoon
Big Lagoon
Entrance to Secret Lagoon
Sunbed at 7 Commandos beach
Nacpan and Calatang Twin Beach
Sunset at Corong Corong
El Nido Sands Inn
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