The journey from Puerto Princesa to El Nido takes 5–6 hours by van — but the road passes through some of Palawan’s most spectacular scenery and several worthwhile stops. This guide covers the best day trips and stopovers between Puerto […]

El Nido and Siargao are two of the Philippines’ most celebrated destinations — but they offer very different experiences. El Nido is all about dramatic limestone karsts, turquoise lagoons, and island-hopping. Siargao is the country’s surf capital, with a laid-back

Lio Airport (IATA: ENI) is El Nido’s own small airport, located about 15km north of El Nido town in the Lio Tourism Estate. Flying directly into El Nido saves the grueling 5–6 hour van ride from Puerto Princesa — but

El Nido’s night market is one of the best evening experiences in Palawan — a lively open-air food market where locals and tourists gather after sunset to eat fresh seafood, Filipino street food, and grilled meats at very reasonable prices.

El Nido’s mangrove forests are among the most biodiverse in the Philippines — and one of the most underrated experiences in the Bacuit Archipelago. Paddling through the tangled root systems of Palawan’s mangroves by kayak is a completely different experience

El Nido’s dramatic limestone karst landscape isn’t just beautiful to look at — it’s a playground for adventure seekers. Cliff jumping is one of the most popular activities on island-hopping tours, and the archipelago offers spots ranging from gentle 3-metre