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El Nido

Palawan's postcard bay of limestone karsts, hidden lagoons and turquoise island-hopping tours.

Notable spots

  • Big Lagoon

    Nature

    A cathedral of karst cliffs paddled by kayak.

  • Small Lagoon

    Nature

  • Nacpan Beach

    Beach

El Nido weather & best time to visit

14-day forecast →

Best months: Jan, Feb, Mar, Apr, Nov and Dec

👕 El Nido in Oct: Short sleeves, plus a light layer for air-conditioned interiors; it's wet, so pack a compact umbrella; humid, so quick-dry fabrics help.