HomeAsiaSoutheast AsiaPhilippinesPalawanEl Nido 21 Places to Visit in El Nido + Things To Do By Marcos Detourista. Updated on October 1, 2022. Where to go in El Nido? Achieve your travel goals with this list of beautiful destinations, things to do, best places to visit, El Nido tourist spots, attractions & more. You came to the country to see spectacular beaches and island views. El Nido in Palawan province will not disappoint. In terms of spectacular over-the-water “SEAnery”, El Nido is my favorite in the Philippines. Imagine hidden lagoons, uninhabited white sand beaches, and massive forest-covered limestone mountains rising out of pristine tropical waters. This coastal town found on the northernmost tip of Palawan, should be on your bucketlist of places to go in the Philippines because the seascaes here rival the best of Asia. To help with your trip planning, I’ve added links to the locations on Google Maps. Feel free to click/tap on the links posted below. Then, use the “save” feature on the Google Maps app for easy reference. But before you start ticking goals off your bucketlist, here are travel essentials & discounts you’ll need to check. Pre-book online for a hassle-free trip! El Nido travel essentials Click below to compare rates & read reviews: El Nido HotelsTours + discountsFlightsAirport transfers See also: El Nido Itinerary + Travel Guide, El Nido DOT-Accredited Hotels. View all travel tips on: El Nido. Where to stay in El Nido: Matinloc Resort Splurge / Matinloc Island See discounts Cauayan Island Resort Splurge / Cauayan Island See discounts El Nido Coco Resort Splurge / Corong-corong Beach See discounts Last Frontier Beach Resort Splurge / Corong-corong Beach See discounts Columbus Inn Mid-Range / Corong-Corong Beach See discounts Shipwrecked Pension House Mid-Range / El Nido Town Proper See discounts Lolo Oyong Pension House Mid-Range / El Nido Town Proper See discounts El Nido Bayview Hotel Mid-Range / Marimegmeg Beach See discounts Bnky Bed and Breakfast Budget / El Nido Town Proper See discounts Novie’s Tourist Inn Budget / Corong-Corong Beach See discounts 1. Go island hopping around Bacuit Bay islands IBacuit Bay island hopping tour, in El Nido, Palawan, Philippines See amazing underwater and “over water” views of El Nido. These islands are found just off the coast of the town proper. Location: Off the coast of El Nido, Palawan, Philippines. Save on Google Maps. See rates & book online El Nido Tour A – Lagoons and Beaches Island Hopping El Nido Tour C – Hidden Beaches and Shrines Island Hopping For more travel inspiration, follow Detourista on: InstagramFacebooktiktokPinterest 2. Nacpan-Calitang Twin Beach Nacpan-Calitang Twin Beach in El Nido, Palawan, Philippines Location: Bucana, El Nido, Palawan. Save on Google Maps. 3. Taraw Cliff Taraw Peak view overlooking Bacuit Bay Islands, in El Nido, Palawan, Philippines Enjoy breathtaking views overlooking El Nido. This steep karst hill is located right within the town proper. Location: Barangay Buena Suerte, El Nido, Palawan. Save on Google Maps. See rates & book online Taraw Via Ferrata (Taraw Cliff, Canopy Walk Viewdeck and Dreamcatcher) Ticket in El Nido Tour A: Lagoons & Beaches Island Hopping Spots in Tour A include Hidden Lagoon (Small Lagoon)*, Big Lagoon*, Secret Lagoon*, Shimizu Island*, 7 Commando Beach. See rates & book online El Nido Tour A – Lagoons and Beaches Island Hopping 4. Small Lagoon & Big Lagoon Big Lagoon in Miniloc Island, El Nido, Palawan, Philippines Location: Miniloc Island, Bacuit Bay, El Nido. Save on Google Maps. 5. Secret Lagoon Secret Lagoon Beach in Miniloc Island, El Nido, Palawan, Philippines Location: Miniloc Island, Bacuit Bay, El Nido. Save on Google Maps. 6. Shimizu Island Shimizu Island in El Nido, Palawan Location: Bacuit Bay, El Nido, Palawan. Save on Google Maps. 7. Seven Commandos Beach Seven Commandos Beach in El Nido, Palawan, Philippines Location: Mainland El Nido, Palawan. Save on Google Maps. Tour B: Caves & Coves Island Hopping Snake Island, Pinagbuyutan Island, Entalula Beach*, Cudugnon Cave See rates & book online El Nido Tour B – Caves and Coves Island Hopping El Nido Tour B in Luxury Wooden Boat 8. Cudugnon Cave Cudugnon Cave in El Nido, Palawan, Philippines Location: El Nido, Palawan 9. Snake Island Snake Island in El Nido, Palawan, Philippines Location: Vigan Island, Bacuit Bay, El Nido, Palawan. Save on Google Maps. 10. Entalula Beach Entalula Beach in El Nido, Palawan, Philippines Location: Entalula Island, Bacuit Bay, El Nido, Palawan. Save on Google Maps. Tour C: Hidden Beaches & Shrines Island Hopping Helicopter Island, Matinloc Shrine*, Secret Beach, Star Beach, Hidden Beach. See rates & book online El Nido Tour C – Hidden Beaches and Shrines Island Hopping El Nido Tour C in a Luxury Speedboat 11. Secret Beach Secret Beach in Matinloc Island, El Nido, Palawan, Philippines Location: Matinloc Island, Bacuit Bay, El Nido, Palawan. Save on Google Maps. 12. Hidden Beach Hidden Beach in Matinloc Island, El Nido, Palawan, Philippines Location: Matinloc Island, Bacuit Bay, El Nido, Palawan. Save on Google Maps. 13. Matinloc Shrine Matinloc Shrine view in El Nido, Palawan, Philippines Location: Matinloc Island, Bacuit Bay, El Nido, Palawan. Save on Google Maps. 14. Star Beach Star Beach in Tapiutan Island, El Nido, Palawan, Philippines Location: Tapiutan Island, Bacuit Bay, El Nido, Palawan. Save on Google Maps. 15. Helicopter Beach Helicopter Beach in El Nido, Palawan, Philippines Location: Helicopter Island, Bacuit Bay, El Nido, Palawan. Save on Google Maps. Tour D: Islands & Beaches Beach, Cadlao Lagoon, Paradise Beach, Pasandigan Beach, Natnat Beach, Bukal Beach. See rates & book online El Nido Tour D – Islands & Beaches Island Hopping El Nido Tour D in a Luxury Catamaran 16. Cadlao Lagoon & Cadlao Island Cadlao Lagoon in Cadlao Island, El Nido, Palawan, Philippines Location: Cadlao Island, Bacuit Bay, El Nido, Palawan. Save on Google Maps. More to see and do in El Nido 17. Try the Bird’s Nest soup Bird’s Nest soup in El Nido, Palawan, Philippines This rare and often expensive Chinese delicacy is made from the nest of swiftlets (Balinsasayaw) that are harvested in El Nido. One kilogram of the edible nest can fetch prices of up to USD1,000 in Hong Kong and the US. Get a taste of it in El Nido, where it is a lot cheaper. 18. Las Cabañas Beach Las Cabañas Beach sunset view, in El Nido, Palawan, Philippines Get away from the crowded main beach of El Nido and enjoy peaceful late afternoon views. These sandy shores can be reached on a quick tricycle ride from the town proper. Location: Taytay – El Nido National Hwy, El Nido, Palawan. Save on Google Maps. 19. Corong-Corong & Marimegmeg Beaches Corong-Corong & Marimegmeg Beach in El Nido, Palawan, Philippines Location: South of El Nido Town Proper. Save on Google Maps. 20. Calaan Beach Calaan Beach in El Nido, Palawan, Philippines Location: Next beach cove north of El Nido proper beach. Save on Google Maps. 21. Inland El Nido In addition to Nacpan and Calitang twin beaches, there are many places to see in El Nido mainland like Makinit Hot Springs, Nagkalit-kalit Waterfalls, Kuyawayaw Waterfalls & Sibaltan Beach. Where to go beyond El Nido Coron Kayangan Lake in Coron, Palawan, Philippines. Photo by David Köhler. Location: Palawan province, MIMAROPA region. Save on Google Maps. Coron Travel Essentials Where to stayTours + discounts Top discounts Coron Ultimate Tour Coron Tour A Coron Calauit Safari and Beach Tour See more: Coron travel tips Coron DOT-Accredited Hotels San Vicente Location: Palawan Island, MIMAROPA region. Save on Google Maps. San Vicente Travel Essentials Where to stay Top discounts Port Barton Island Hopping from San Vicente (Join-In Tour) Philippines Unlimited Data eSIM (QR Email Delivery) Philippines 4G Data eSIM (QR Email Delivery) Port Barton Location: San Vicente, Palawan Island, MIMAROPA region. Save on Google Maps. Port Barton Travel Essentials Where to stay Top discounts Port Barton Island Hopping from San Vicente (Join-In Tour) Philippines Unlimited Data eSIM (QR Email Delivery) Philippines 4G Data eSIM (QR Email Delivery) Sabang Beach & Puerto Princesa Underground River Puerto Princesa Underground River in Palawan, Philippines Location: Sabang, Puerto Princesa City, Palawan Island, MIMAROPA region. Save on Google Maps. Sabang Beach & PPUR Travel Essentials Where to stay See rates & book online El Nido – Sabang Shuttle Transfer Honda Bay Starfish Island in Honda Bay, Puerto Princesa, Palawan, Philippines Location: Puerto Princesa City, Palawan Island, MIMAROPA region. Save on Google Maps. Honda Bay Travel Essentials Where to stayTours + discounts See rates & book online Honda Bay Island Hopping Tour Puerto Princesa City Location: Palawan Island, MIMAROPA region. Save on Google Maps. Puerto Princesa Travel Essentials Where to stayTours + discounts See rates & book online Puerto Princesa – El Nido Shuttle Transfers Top discounts Puerto Princesa Underground River Day Tour w/ Buffet Lunch Honda Bay Island Hopping Tour Puerto Princesa City Tour See more: Puerto Princesa City travel tips 22 Places To Visit in Puerto Princesa Puerto Princesa DOT-Accredited Hotels Balabac Islands Location: Off the coast of the southernmost tip of Palawan Island. Save on Google Maps. Tours + discountsTours + discounts See more: Balabac Islands travel tips 12 Places To Visit in Balabac Balabac Itinerary + Travel Guide What places have you added to your bucketlist? Have you been to beautiful places in El Nido that should be on this list? Feel free to share your thoughts! Places to visit in El Nido El Nido tourist spots, things to do in El Nido, where to go in El Nido & more. 1. Go island hopping around Bacuit Bay islands 2. Nacpan-Calitang Twin Beach 3. Taraw Cliff 4. Small Lagoon & Big Lagoon 5. Secret Lagoon 6. Shimizu Island 7. Seven Commandos Beach 8. Cudugnon Cave 9. Snake Island 10. Entalula Beach 11. Secret Beach 12. Hidden Beach 13. Matinloc Shrine 14. Star Beach 15. Helicopter Beach 16. Cadlao Lagoon & Cadlao Island 17. Try the Bird’s Nest soup 18. Las Cabañas Beach 19. Corong-Corong & Marimegmeg Beaches 20. Calaan Beach 21. Inland El Nido Coron San Vicente Port Barton Sabang Beach & Puerto Princesa Underground River Honda Bay Puerto Princesa City Balabac Islands Note: Destinations featured above are not listed by rank. Book your way to El Nido How much does it cost to travel to El Nido? Click below to compare flight, ferry & buses fares posted on these booking sites: BookAway Where to Stay in El Nido The most popular place to stay is in El Nido town proper area. You can find many hotels along the beachfront and nearby streets that cater to budget-conscious and mid-range travelers. This area is perfect if you want to stay within easy walking distance to a wide variety of restaurants, bars, shopping, and tourist offices. If you want to enjoy El Nido's best, stay at many island resorts in Bacuit Bay. Not only do they offer amazing private beach views, they are also a short boat ride away from the island hopping highlights in town. Stay at peaceful resorts along beaches near the town proper if you want to stay away from the crowds, including Corong-Corong Beach, Marimegmeg Beach, Sibaltan Beach. Matinloc Resort Splurge / Matinloc Island See discounts Cauayan Island Resort Splurge / Cauayan Island See discounts El Nido Coco Resort Splurge / Corong-corong Beach See discounts Last Frontier Beach Resort Splurge / Corong-corong Beach See discounts Columbus Inn Mid-Range / Corong-Corong Beach See discounts Shipwrecked Pension House Mid-Range / El Nido Town Proper See discounts Lolo Oyong Pension House Mid-Range / El Nido Town Proper See discounts El Nido Bayview Hotel Mid-Range / Marimegmeg Beach See discounts Bnky Bed and Breakfast Budget / El Nido Town Proper See discounts Novie’s Tourist Inn Budget / Corong-Corong Beach See discounts Where to book Click below & search recommended El Nido hotels/hostels/home rentals within your budget. Remember to set your min/max price, travel dates, and sort by review ratings. I often book online with these trusted booking sites below for rock-bottom prices & convenient bookings. AgodaBooking.com Book sooner rather than later if you already have your dates set. Cheaper-priced rooms and hotels with high reviews tend to get fully booked faster, especially during busy days like weekends, holidays & peak tourist seasons. Don’t Stop Here Click below for more travel inspiration: El Nido DOT-Accredited Hotels El Nido Itinerary + Travel Guide 16 Beautiful Countries in Asia 32 Places To Visit in The Philippines Philippine Airports – Terminal Fee, Travel Tax & Flights Guide Philippines Waterfalls Don’t leave yet. There’s more! 2022 El Nido DOT-Accredited Hotels, Resorts & Accommodations8 Places to Visit in Lumbini + Things To Do18 Places to Visit in Baguio and Benguet + Things To Do14 Places to Visit in Clark and Pampanga + Things To Do Discover more blogs and travel tips in: El Nido Southeast AsiaPhilippinesPalawanAsia See all places Leave a Reply Cancel replyYour email address will not be published. Required fields are marked *Comment * Name * Email * Website Δ This site uses Akismet to reduce spam. Learn how your comment data is processed.