Palawan, Philippines
El Nido
Limestone cathedrals and hidden lagoons, backed by a very busy town.
$–$$$$$easy accessmoderate adventureBest: Nov–MayShoestring → Ultra Luxury
Why go
Why this island
The postcard version of the Philippines, with a backpacker town at its feet and private island resorts across the bay.
- Bacuit Bay's lagoons are genuinely as good as the photographs.
- You can sleep for $15 or $1,500 within sight of each other.
- It is the natural start or end of the Palawan expedition boats to Coron.
At a glance
- Country
- Philippines
- Region
- Palawan
- Archipelago
- Bacuit Archipelago
- Best season
- Nov–May
- Access
- easy
- Known for
- Lagoons, Island hopping, Kayaking, Beach bars