One of the most practical things you need to know before visiting El Nido is how to handle money, ATMs, and payments. El Nido’s banking infrastructure is limited compared to major Philippine cities — ATMs run out of cash regularly, […]
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Traveling between Coron and El Nido is one of the most scenic journeys in the Philippines — but also one that requires careful planning. Both destinations sit on the island of Palawan, but there is no direct road connecting them.
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Rain happens in El Nido — even in the dry season, an unexpected shower can cancel your island hopping plans or keep you off the water for a day. During the wet season (June–October), multi-day rain stretches are common. But
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Swimming alongside a manta ray — those enormous, graceful filter feeders gliding through crystal-clear water — is one of the most extraordinary wildlife experiences in Southeast Asia. Palawan’s waters, including the seas around El Nido, are home to both reef
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El Nido has a reputation for being expensive — and while the private island resorts certainly are — budget travelers can absolutely do El Nido affordably. El Nido town has a good spread of guesthouses, hostels, and budget hotels that
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El Nido’s food scene is one of the most underrated parts of visiting — and far better than most travelers expect from a remote island town. From impossibly fresh grilled seafood on the beachfront to hearty Filipino home cooking at
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