It is the scenic landscape, crystal clear waters, and relative
isolation that attracts and fascinates most travelers to El Nido.
The 45 islands and islets and the surrounding sea present
endless opportunities for adventure, nature appreciation, and
even just simple pleasures.
Walk, Trek, and Climb
The trails around El Nido are every much like its roads: rough
and dirty. But the views and wildlife one sees along the way
are well worth the trouble. We recommend you bring lots of
water on these long jaunts, because water stations are really,
really hard to find. And as with the rest of the islands, the sun
is intense, even among the relatively cool shade of the forests,
so sun block is a must.
El Nido pump boats can take you around
to the covers and lagoons that abound in and around
El Nido. Miniloc is a great place for snorkeling, and
you'll enjoy getting up close and personal with schools
of fish right off shore. Kayak around the Big and Small
Lagoons and come back with memories of orchid line
cliffs and a kaleidoscope of marine life lining the dreams
of your afternoon siestas. Dive boats abound and you
can get one for US$25-35, inclusive of two dives, a dive
master, and basic dive equipment. There are numerous
dive shops that are more than willing to point you to the
best dive sites around. You don't need to be an
experienced diver to get a taste of the rich display of fish
and coral that you can find in the waters of El Nido.