Complete El Nido snorkeling guide for 2026 — the best reef spots (Shimizu, Cadlao, Helicopter Island), what marine life to expect, gear rental vs bringing your own, and tips for beginners and families.

A liveaboard dive trip from El Nido unlocks a completely different Palawan — the outer archipelago, the Linapacan Strait, the Tubbataha Reef (seasonal), and remote sites inaccessible from shore. This guide covers what’s available, what it costs, and who it’s

The waters around El Nido and the outer Palawan archipelago are among the most productive fishing grounds in the Philippines. Giant trevally, dogtooth tuna, wahoo (tanigue), marlin, sailfish, and an abundance of reef species make this a legitimate sport fishing

Complete 2026 guide to kayaking in El Nido: where to rent kayaks (400-700 PHP/day), the best independent routes including Las Cabanas and Corong-Corong, clear kayak options, and how to paddle the tour lagoons without a group tour.

Duli Beach is El Nido’s only surf beach — a remote, deserted stretch of sand 60 km north of town where the Amihan wind creates rideable waves November-March. Here’s how to get there, when to go, and what to bring.

The complete El Nido photography guide for 2026: the 13 best photo spots from Big Lagoon to Taraw Cliff, golden hour timing for each location, drone rules, underwater shooting tips, and how to photograph from moving tour boats.